Attorney Tanisha M. Davis in a black suit and patterned tie

Fighting to protect you, your family and your business.

Family, business and contract law across Michigan for 19 years. Consultations in Southfield or by video.

Fearless.
Experienced.
Advocate.

Practicing in every Michigan county, in state and federal court.

Portrait of attorney Tanisha M. Davis
Fearless. Experienced. Advocate.In every Michigan county, in state and federal court.

Tanisha M. Davis, Attorney at Law

Fighting to protect you, your family and your business.

Family, business and contract law across Michigan for 19 years. Consultations in Southfield or by video.

Small firm. Serious muscle.

Tanisha M. Davis protects families, empowers businesses and preserves legacies. Her range across family, business and estate law is the reason she wins in each of them.

She knows legal trouble is stressful. She's compassionate, but direct, and client service comes first on every matter, from a custody hearing to a contract that has to be right the first time.

  • 19 years in practice
  • Every Michigan county
  • State and federal court
  • Southfield or by video
Tanisha M. Davis on a phone call with her feet up on her desk
Means business. Literally.

Practice areas

Six areas, one attorney who sees how they connect. Find your situation below.

Family law

Divorce, custody and support. Compassionate, but she won't back down. Family law is about half of her practice.

Call whenA marriage is ending, a parent is being kept from their kids, or support no longer fits real life.

  • Divorce
  • Custody
  • Parenting time
  • Child support
  • Adoption
  • Paternity
  • Change of domicile
  • Termination of parental rights

Business law

From forming the company to the fine print that keeps it running, with litigation when it's needed.

Call whenYou're starting a company, bringing on a partner, or signing something that matters.

  • LLCs and incorporation
  • Contracts
  • Negotiations
  • Waivers and warranties
  • Term sheets
  • Business disputes

Contracts and disputes

Clear agreements drafted, the ones you're handed reviewed, and disputes resolved. She handles the fine print so you can focus on growth.

Call whenYou're about to sign, or someone isn't honoring what they signed.

  • Drafting
  • Review and revisions
  • Negotiation
  • Mediation
  • Litigation

Civil litigation

The right precautions from the start, and when a dispute arises: intense trial preparation, detailed case review and strong advocacy in court.

Call whenA dispute can't be settled with a conversation.

  • Case assessment
  • Evidence review
  • Discovery
  • Dispute resolution
  • Trial

Cannabis law

From startup to licensed operator. When Detroit opened its adult-use license window, she helped businesses prepare to become licensed operators.

Call whenYou're entering Michigan's cannabis market, or a regulator is asking questions.

  • Business setup
  • State and city applications
  • Social equity eligibility
  • Compliance
  • Agency defense

Probate and estate

Preserving legacies and what clients value most, for your family and for the business you've built.

Call whenYou want a plan in place, or you're settling a loved one's affairs.

  • Estate planning
  • Probate
  • Business succession

She also takes select criminal defense, federal and personal injury matters. Ask about yours

How she works

Court in the morning, clients in between, the fine print in the afternoon. This is a typical day, not a specific case.

Tanisha M. Davis seated on her desk in her office
  1. Preparation

    Exhibits tabbed and witness outlines reviewed before anyone walks into court.

  2. Courtroom

    A parenting-time hearing. Prepared down to the last exhibit.

  3. Call-backs

    Every client call returned. Straight answers, no runaround.

  4. Drafting

    Redlining an operating agreement for three founders, so ownership and exits are settled now.

  5. Negotiation

    Settling a contract dispute before it turns into a lawsuit.

  6. Consultations

    New clients, in person or by video. Hired or not, they leave understanding their situation better than when they walked in.

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Meet the Counzler

Tanisha M. Davis is lead attorney of her own firm and one of Michigan's most respected attorneys. She built the practice from the ground up and has served as managing partner of TMD Law Group, PLLC.

As a law student she was hand-picked to intern with the Honorable Gerald Rosen of the U.S. District Court. She went on to Marlon B. Evans & Associates, one of the state's fiercest criminal defense firms, then opened her own office as a general practitioner in family, criminal, civil, bankruptcy and federal work. Today her focus includes contracts, negotiation, compliance and cannabis law.

Education

J.D., University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
B.A. in English, Georgia State University

Admitted

State of Michigan
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Leadership

Council Member, Solo & Small Firm Section, State Bar of Michigan

Beyond the courtroom

Founder and CEO, Kounsel Konnect (legal tech)
President, Systems Unplugged Inc. (youth justice education)

Member of

Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association, D. Augustus Straker Bar Association, Wolverine Bar Association, Black Women Lawyers Association, Oakland County Bar Association, and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Detroit Alumnae Chapter

“When I filed for divorce after 21 years of marriage, Ms. Davis was my light. She was professional and would not back down. I kept my house, my cars and both my kids. She will be our attorney for life.”
P. Morales, Detroit

Common questions

Can we meet by video?
Yes. Consultations are available in person at the Southfield office or by video.
Where does she practice?
In every county in Michigan, and in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
Which matters does she take?
Family law, business law, contracts and disputes, civil litigation, cannabis law, and probate and estate, plus select criminal, federal and personal injury matters.
What should I bring to a consultation?
Any court papers, contracts, letters or orders related to your situation, and a short timeline of what has happened so far.
How do I pay an invoice?
Online, with Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover or PayPal. Pay an invoice
Does contacting her make me a client?
No. Sending a message or a question doesn't create an attorney–client relationship. That begins only once she agrees to take your matter.

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