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Davis H. Smith

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dhsmith@bradley.com
Montgomery P: 334.956.7619 F: 334.956.7701
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Rubye Coleman
P: 334.956.7671 rcoleman@bradley.com
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Publications
  • GAO Report on Abusive Tax Schemes Perpetuates Misunderstandings of Captives
    9/14/2020
    Captive International
    Authored Article
  • Generating Captive Revenue through Tenant Liability Programmes
    8/3/2020
    Captive International
    Authored Article
  • How Captives Can Help Fill Pandemic Coverage Gaps
    5/15/2020
    Captive International
    Authored Article
Past Events
  • Regulators, Service Providers & Legislation
    8/25/2021
    Alabama Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference
    Event
  • Risk Retention Groups: The Rise in Alabama
    8/25/2021
    Alabama Captive Insurance Association Annual Conference
    Event
Area(s) of Focus
  • Corporate & Securities
  • Tax
  • Long Term Care & Senior Housing
  • Public Finance
  • New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 2001
  • University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., 2000
  • Hampden-Sydney College, B.A., 1997
  • Alabama
  • United States District Court, Middle District of Alabama
  • United States Tax Court

Captive Insurance Companies Association

Alabama Captive Association, Board of Directors

Alabama State Bar

Section of Taxation, Chair, 2016-2017

American Bar Association

Section of Taxation

Montgomery County Bar Association

Accolades
2025 Best Lawyers Badge
Alabama State Bar, President’s Award, 2020  Listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, Tax Law, 2018, 2020-2021, 2023-2025 John A. Campbell Moot Court Board, 1999-2000 Mugel National Tax Moot Court Team, 1999-2000 Served as corporate and regulatory counsel in connection with the formation and licensing of multiple captive insurers and risk retention groups in the healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, real property, warehousing, and trucking industries, in various domiciles, both domestic and foreign. Completed multiple insurance agency acquisitions across a variety of industries and states. Represented regional bank in the acquisition of an Alabama-based insurance agency specializing in personal lines and home warranties. Represented buyer of Tennessee-based P&C agency with an annual premium volume of $5 million. Represented buyer of Texas-based P&C agency with annual premium volume of $3 million. Advised multi-state insurance agency on regulatory compliance with producer compensation arrangements. Represented mortgage servicing company-owned insurance agency in the drafting and negotiation of brokerage and sub-agency agreements with respect to placing insurance on equipment finance loans. Represented litigation finance company-owned insurance agency in the drafting and negotiation of brokerage and sub-agency agreements to place coverage on loans. Advised multi-state insurance agency on the sale of insurance products over the internet. Represented trade association in the formation of an insurance agency and development of a workers’ compensation captive insurance program. Served as regulatory counsel in rate and form filing of multi-state dental insurance program. Served as regulatory and corporate counsel in the formation of association health plans.
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