About John J. Davies III

Culpeper Attorney Committed to Excellence

Meet Culpeper attorney John “Butch” J. Davies III of Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn & Edwards, PLC. Born and raised in Culpeper, VA, Butch returned to his native town after graduating from University of Richmond Law School to begin practice in 1975. In over 45 years of practice, Butch has worked in almost every area of law.

Butch’s deep knowledge of Zoning law has made him Culpeper’s go-to person. He represents developers, land owners, tenant and investor clients in all kinds of land use matters, from simple use permits to rezoning. Decades of political work, including eight years in the state legislature and eight years on the Commonwealth Transportation Board, has given him an inside understanding of Government that gives his clients an advantage.

Butch is devoted to his community and has served on scores of business, professional, government and civic Boards and Committees. His extraordinary community involvement has earned him countless awards and accolades. In short, Butch is known throughout the region as a man who makes things happen.

“Thank you for your work on our project. Your connections in our community are truly amazing. What a great result!” N. D.

Admitted

Virginia State Bar, 1973

Partner

Davies, Barrell, Will, Lewellyn & Edwards, PLC from 1973

Education

Randolph-Macon College (B.A., 1969)
T. C. Williams School of Law, University of Richmond (J. D., 1973)

Practice Areas

Zoning & Land Use Law
Business Law
Estate Planning
Probate Law
Health Care and Elder Law

Memberships, Professional Affiliations & Community Actives

Bluemont Concert Series Board (1986 – 1992, 2000 – present; Vice Chair for Education and Programs 1990 – 1993; Executive Committee 2000 – present; Chair 2003
Culpeper County Bar Association (1973 – present)
Culpeper Historical Society Life Member (President 1978)
Germanna Community College Educational Foundation (1985 – 1992, 2000 – present, Chair 2008)
Lions Clubs (Culpeper Dawn 1982 – 2019; President 1989) (Culpeper Host Club Board 1974 – 1982)
Madison Historical Society Life Member
Madison County Education Foundation (2012 – 2018)
Piedmont Bar Association (President 1988)
Virginia Bar Association (Executive Committee 1999 – 2002; Judiciary Committee 1996 – 2009; Member 1973 – present
Virginia Law Foundation Fellow (2010 – present)
Virginia State Bar (1973 – present)
Virginia Trial Lawyers Association (1975 – present)
Virginians For The Arts, Inc. (2004 – 2017, Vice President 2007 and 2012)
Virginia National Bank (Board Member 2012 – 2017)
Virginia National Bank and Trust Company (Board Member 2012 – 2017)

Past Memberships & Associations

Ashlawn Highland Opera Summer Festival Board (2000 – 2011)
Blue Ridge Community Orchestra Board (1995 – 1998)
CHEK, Inc. Board (4-year old preschool summer program) (1991 – 2006)
Committee on District Courts (1995 – 1998)
Conservation and Historic Resources Board (became Conservation and Recreation
Board,) State of Virginia (1986 – 1991)
Criminal Justice Services Board (1992 – 1997)
Culpeper Chapter, American Cancer Society Board (1984 – 2010, President 1989)
Culpeper Community Develop Corporation Initial Board
Culpeper County Chamber of Commerce Board (1979 – 1982); (2003 – 2017);
Chair 2015
Culpeper Crime Solvers, Inc. Board (2000 – 2001)
Culpeper Downtown Merchants’ Association Board (1973 – 1975; Chairman 1974)
Culpeper Mental Health Association Board (1974 – 1977)
Culpeper Parking Authority (Chairman 1979 – 1984)
Culpeper Regional Hospital Board (1981 – 1986, Vice Chairman 1986)
Culpeper Renaissance, Inc. (President 1986 – 1991, 2001 – 2002)
Culpeper United Revitalization Effort, Inc. (Secretary 1986 – 2003)
Culpeper United Way Board (1974 – 1976; Chairman 1975; Special Gifts Chairman
1992 – 1993)
District Courts Committee (1995 – 1997)
Episcopal Diocesan Councils Delegate (1975 – 1977)
Episcopal Diocese of Virginia Constitution and Cannons Committee (1976)
Grymes Memorial School (Trustee 1999 – 2003)
Historic and Natural Resources Board (1986 – 1989)
Hospice of the Rapidan, Inc. (2001 – 2003)
James Madison Museum Board (2001 – 2007)
Joint Commission on Health Care, Long Term Health Care Subcommittee (1998 – 2000)
Piedmont Environmental Council Board (1982 – 1985)
Rapidan Habitat for Humanity Board (1999 – 2009)
Second Bank and Trust/StellarOne Bank Board (2000 – 2008; Chair-Marketing
Committee)
Special Justice (1975 – 1982)
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Vestry (1974 – 1977, 1989 – 1991)
TransDominion Rail Express Steering Committee (1999 – 2002)
United Way of Virginia (Trustee 1976)
Virginia Alcohol Safety Action Program State Advisory Board (Chair 1994 – 1997)
Virginia Appointed Attorney for Correctional Unit (1974 – 1977)
Virginia Board of Conservation and Recreation Board (1989 – 1991)
Virginia Commonwealth Transportation Board (May 2002 – 2010)
Virginia Crime Commission (1995 – 1998)
Virginia Department of Transportation Attorney (1986 – 1992)
Virginia Downtown Development Association Board (1987 – 1992)
Virginia General Assembly (Delegate 1991 – 2000)
Virginia Purchases and Supply Appeal Board (1982 – 1985)
Virginia Silver Star Foundation (Trustee 1985 – 1987)