Areas of Practice
Travis P. Clardy
Senior Partner
Travis P. Clardy 		Jefferson B. Davis
Partner
Jefferson B. Davis 		Drew A. Knowles
Partner
Drew A. Knowles
Jerry W. Baker
Associate
Jerry W. Baker 		Bryan Holt Davis
Of Counsel
Bryan Holt Davis 		 

 
Travis P. Clardy
Travis P. Clardy

Senior partner Travis Clardy has been involved in civil litigation throughout the State of Texas since being licensed in 1988 and has successfully tried cases in both state and federal courts, including employment law, environmental law, trucking litigation, insurance litigation, products liability litigation, and commercial litigation. In addition, Mr. Clardy provides business and corporate counsel, and creditor's bankruptcy representation.

travis@clardy-law.com
Education
Abilene Christian University (B.B.A. in Management, 1984)
Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D. School of Law, 1988)
Pepperdine Law Review, 1986-1988

Admissions
1988, State Bar of Texas
1989, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas
1990, U.S. District Court, Western and Eastern Districts of Texas
1991, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
1991, U.S. District Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit
2000, U.S. Supreme Court 		Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Nacogdoches County Bar Association
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Defense Research Institute
Trucking Industry Defense Association

Civic/Community Leadership Roles
Deacon North Street Church of Christ
Scout Master Troop 606, B.S.A.
Executive Director, Nacogdoches Rotary Club
Nacogdoches Boosters Club


 
Jefferson B. Davis
Jefferson B. Davis

Jefferson Barclay Davis is a sixth generation Nacogdochian. Mr. Davis is a graduate of Nacogdoches High School, attended Stephen F. Austin State University and received his undergraduate degree from Texas Christian University. Following graduation, Mr. Davis worked at the Texas Legislature for the Sergeant-at-Arms of the Texas State Senate. He also worked under Lt. Gov. Bob Bullock and was the Legislative Assistant for the Texas State Senator serving Senate District 3. Mr. Davis attended Texas Tech University School of Law where he served as Vice-Chairman of the Board of Barristers while earning a Doctorate of Jurisprudence. Mr. Davis returned to Nacogdoches and practiced in civil litigation ranging from toxic tort matters to business litigation. When his father, Bryan Holt Davis, retired after 35 years as Nacogdoches County Attorney, Mr. Davis ran for and was elected as County Attorney. After serving two terms, Mr. Davis made the difficult decision to not seek reelection. Mr. Davis returned to private practice as a partner in the law firm of Clardy Davis & Knowles in January 2009.

jeff@clardy-law.com


Education
Texas Christian University- B.A. (History), 1991
Texas Tech School of Law- J.D., 1997
Admissions
1997, State Bar of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas 		Memberships
State Bar of Texas
Nacogdoches County Bar Association
Texas Association of Defense Counsel
Texas District and County Attorneys Association

Civic/Community Leadership Roles
First United Methodist Church
Nacogdoches Rotary Club, Past President and Board Member, Foundation Board Member
Nacogdoches Booster's Club, Past President
Boy Scouts, District Nominating Committee


 
Drew A. Knowles
Drew A. Knowles

Drew A. Knowles, is an attorney as well as a certified public accountant. Mr. Knowles provides invaluable depth to our law firm and offers significant litigation experience. Mr. Knowles is actively practicing in a variety of legal arenas including estate planning, probate and successions, business organizations, partnerships, contracts, business planning, taxation, asset protection and civil litigation.

drew@clardy-law.com


Education
Baylor University (B.B.A., 1981)
Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1984)

Admissions
1986, State Bar of Texas
United States Tax Court
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Texas
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 		Memberships
State Bar of Texas (Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section)
Texas Society of CPA
East Texas Estate Planning Council
Nacogdoches County Bar Association

Civic/Community Leadership Roles
Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Director, Nacogdoches Treatment Center


 
Jerry W. Baker
Jerry W. Baker

Jerry W. Baker has been actively engaged in all types of cases in both State and Federal Courts, including but not limited to employment law, environmental law, contract law, personal injury litigation, insurance litigation, products liability litigation, premises liability litigation, toxic tort litigation, medical malpractice and nursing home litigation, and general business litigation.

jerry@clardy-law.com


Education
Texas A& M University- B.A. (History), 1996
Texas Tech School of Law- J.D., 2000
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary - pursuing M.Div.

Admissions
2000, State Bar of Texas
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Southern Districts of Texas 		Memberships
Nacogdoches County Bar Association
Texas Association of Defense Counsel


 
Drew A. Knowles
Bryan Holt Davis

Bryan H. Davis, Jr. joins our firm as distinguished "of Counsel" and brings with him the experience and knowledge gained by serving and living in Nacogdoches his entire life. Mr. Davis was born in Nacogdoches, Texas to a family whose roots grow eight generations deep. He graduated from Nacogdoches High School in 1953 and received his undergraduate and law degrees from the University of Texas at Austin. Upon completing his education, Mr. Davis returned to Nacogdoches and began the practice of law in addition to assisting his father in the operation of his insurance and real estate operations. Mr. Davis was elected Nacogdoches County Attorney in 1966 and remained in that position until his retirement 35 years later.

Throughout the years Mr. Davis has been active in the Nacogdoches community by being a member or holding office in many organizations including the Nacogdoches County Bar Association, Nacogdoches Rotary Club, Nacogdoches Booster Club, Nacogdoches Horse Show Association, Nacogdoches Community Concerts Association, Old Nacogdoches University, Historic Nacogdoches, Inc., Texas Bar Association, Texas Bar Foundation, Phi Delta Theta fraternity and the Sons of the Republic of Texas.

Mr. Davis married Carolyn Richey Davis in 1963 and they have two sons and two grandchildren, all of whom live within earshot, much to their delight. In addition to his family, which is his greatest joy, Mr. Davis enjoys reading, gardening and traveling with his wife.