63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Business Lawyers in Davidson, NC: 2026 rankings
29 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Davidson: Law Offices of David P. Sheehan, PLLC, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
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Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 2,188 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
29 Davidson business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 29 rated law firms.
Top 10 business lawyers in Davidson at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Law Offices of David P. Sheehan, PLLC | 63 | 5.0★ (37) | Charlotte, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Morgan & Morgan | 59 | 4.7★ (2,188) | Charlotte, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Robertson & Associates | 56 | 4.3★ (23) | Charlotte, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | HKM Employment Attorneys LLP | 53 | 4.8★ (66) | Charlotte, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Knipp Law Office, PLLC | 52 | 4.6★ (79) | Cornelius, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Brewington Law Firm | 51 | 5.0★ (55) | Charlotte, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | King Law | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | Statesville, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Knox Law Center | 50 | 4.6★ (62) | Lincolnton, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Law Office Of Todd E. Gonyer, PLLC | 50 | 5.0★ (95) | Charlotte, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Moretz Law Group, Business Lawyers | 49 | 3.9★ (16) | Concord, 15 mi away | — | — |
All 29 business lawyers in Davidson, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,188 Google reviews, the most in Davidson.
Based in Charlotte, 17 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 21 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Cornelius, 4 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 12 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#7 King Law
Based in Statesville, 20 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Lincolnton, 10 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Concord, 15 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Concord, 14 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 24 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Mooresville, 5 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#14 Knox Law Center
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Concord, 16 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 23 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Concord, 11 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 23 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#20 Howell Law, PLLC
Based in Charlotte, 19 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
#21 Parton Law, PLLC
Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 23 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Charlotte, 20 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Lincolnton, 24 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Statesville, 21 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
All 29 business lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Pendleton Law Firm | 45 | 3.9★ (106) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Johnston Allison Hord | 44 | 3.8★ (13) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Peter F. Morgan, Attorney at Law | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 29 | Knipp Law Office, PLLC | 44 | 4.3★ (8) | 21 mi |
Also serving Davidson
19 more business lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| C. L. Austin Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Casa Law, PA | 4.3★ (21) | In Davidson |
| Charlton L. Allen | In Davidson | |
| Clark & Clark Law Group | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Copeland Richards | 4.6★ (20) | In Davidson |
| DarrowEverett LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Dellinger Law, PLLC | 4.0★ (3) | In Davidson |
| Dozier Miller Law Group | 5 mi | |
| Essex Richards, P.A. - Business Attorney - Steve Morris | 20 mi | |
| Forbes Law Firm, PLLC | 5.0★ (114) | In Davidson |
| Hatcher Law Group | In Davidson | |
| John Friguglietti Pa | 5.0★ (2) | In Davidson |
| Kornblatt Law | 5.0★ (15) | In Davidson |
| Norwood, Armstrong & Stokes, PLLC | 5.0★ (41) | In Davidson |
| O'Day Law Firm PLLC | 5.0★ (44) | In Davidson |
| Rose G. Proto, Attorney at Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| St Aubin Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Davidson |
| The McIntosh Law Firm | 4.7★ (163) | In Davidson |
| Vestal Immigration Law | 5.0★ (67) | In Davidson |
How we ranked Davidson business lawyers
We scored 29 Davidson business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Davidson data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a business lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a business lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Which of my contracts most need a review?
- Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Business lawyers in Davidson: frequently asked questions
Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Davidson?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in Davidson, NC is Law Offices of David P. Sheehan, PLLC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Morgan & Morgan (#2) and Robertson & Associates (#3) follow. We ranked 29 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business lawyers are there in Davidson?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 29 business lawyers serving Davidson, NC. Another 19 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which business lawyers in Davidson are open 24/7?
4 ranked business lawyers in Davidson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of David P. Sheehan, PLLC (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and HKM Employment Attorneys LLP (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which business lawyers in Davidson work on weekends?
5 of 29 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of David P. Sheehan, PLLC (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and HKM Employment Attorneys LLP (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Davidson business lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 29 rated business lawyers in Davidson is 4.7★, with a median of 38 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 2,188 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?
Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do business lawyers outside Davidson count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Davidson city center, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do business lawyers in Davidson, NC charge?
Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $400 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When should a small business talk to a lawyer?
Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of business lawyers in Davidson, NC ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Davidson?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Davidson
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 29 business lawyers serving Davidson.
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