About John J Davis
John J Davis III moved from the lab bench to the courtroom over the course of a decade. He combines formal scientific training and legal education in a practice that routinely crosses disciplines. He has worked in biomedical research and now represents clients in a range of federal and state forums.
Davis earned his J.D. from South Texas College of Law in 2012, where he studied intellectual property. He holds a Ph.D. in virology and gene therapy from the University of Texas - M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, awarded in 2006. His academic journey began with a B.S. in biology from Baylor University in 2000. The sequence of degrees underpins a practice that often requires translating complex science into legal argument.
Before he attended law school, Davis spent time in research roles. He was an associate scientist at Lexicon Pharmaceuticals in 2006. Earlier, he worked as a graduate research assistant at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2001. Those years in laboratories and research environments shaped his understanding of experimental methods, data interpretation, and the commercial realities of biomedical innovation.
After law school he moved into intellectual property practice. He is a current member of the State Bar of Texas and is admitted to practice in multiple federal courts, including the U.S. Courts for the Northern, Southern, Eastern and Western Districts of Texas, the U.S. Court of International Trade, and the U.S. Tax Court. That mix of admissions allows him to handle matters ranging from patent prosecution to federal litigation and filings in specialized tribunals.
Davis maintains offices across several cities under the KMD name, including locations in Houston, Denver, San Antonio, Sheridan (Wyoming), and Fort Worth. He splits time among those offices to meet client needs and to appear in courts across jurisdictions. His background makes him comfortable handling disputes that require technical explanation to judges, juries, or opposing experts.
He writes and speaks in settings that bridge law and science and works on matters involving patents and related intellectual property rights. He represents clients in litigation and in administrative proceedings where federal court practice is necessary. He practices intellectual property and patent matters and represents clients in federal courts and the United States Tax Court.
