About Us - Our Story
Founded in 1997 by John Davenport, J. Davenport Legal has spent nearly 28 years guiding families like yours through estate planning with compassion and expertise. What started as a vision to simplify legal complexities has grown into a trusted resource, serving clients nationwide with personalized strategies to protect their legacies.
Our mission is to provide open communication, integrity, and tailored solutions, ensuring your assets and wishes remain secure for generations.
Our Values
Compassion: We understand the emotional weight of estate planning and offer caring support.
Expertise: With decades of experience, we navigate 2025’s legal landscape with confidence.
Personalization: Every plan is custom-built to reflect your unique needs.
Integrity: We prioritize your trust, delivering transparent and honest advice.
Meet Our Team
John Davenport, Esq.
Founder & President | John F. Davenport has his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, his MBA in finance from Fordham University, and his law degree from Pace University. John’s professional licenses include FINRA Series 6, 7, 63, and 65. John is also a fully licensed insurance broker as well as a licensed attorney in the states of New York and Connecticut. With 30 years of estate planning expertise, John leads with a passion for securing legacies. He has developed the "Easy Estate Plan" method, which has helped thousands of our clients across the country create a simple and secure estate plan.
Jim Booth
Head of Legal & Paralegal | Jim Booth oversees the department’s operations and driving its significant growth since joining in 2022. With over 40 years in the legal and financial services industry, Jim brings massive knowledge to crafting personalized estate plans. As a first point of contact for many clients, he guides you through trusts, wills, and asset protection, ensuring your plan fits your unique needs. He also lends a hand in every aspect of the department, from document reviews to strategic planning.
Arena Harvey
Client Services Director & Paralegal | Arena Harvey offers exceptional dedication to guide clients through every step of their estate planning journey. With a passion for precision and client success, Arena is solely responsible for crafting customized estate plans, handling home title transfers, and providing unwavering support throughout the process. Her expertise ensures seamless execution of trusts, wills, and reviews, while addressing complex needs like asset protection and tax minimization.
Michael Strawbridge
Estate Planning Advisor & Paralegal | Michael Strawbridge brings over a decade of paralegal experience, specializing in guiding clients through personalized estate planning solutions. With a proven track record in operational efficiency, Michael excels at helping clients design estate plans tailored to their unique needs—whether setting up new trusts and wills or reviewing existing documents to ensure they align with current laws. His keen eye for detail, honed through years of legal support, ensures every plan protects your assets and secures your legacy.
Johnelle Barwise
Estate Planning Advisor | Johnelle brings her extensive legal support experience to her role, dedicated to crafting personalized estate solutions for our clients. With a robust background in legal administration and client coordination, Johnelle specializes in helping you design or refine estate plans tailored to your needs. Whether setting up trusts and wills from scratch or reviewing existing documents to ensure they meet 2025 standards, she offers strategic insights to protect your assets and secure your legacy.
Why Choose Us?
With nearly three decades of service, J. Davenport Legal stands out by offering free consultations, fixed-fee pricing (saving clients 50% vs. hourly rates), and a commitment to education through webinars. Our nationwide reach and proprietary tools ensure your plan is both robust and future-proof.
FAQS
Trust vs Will... What is right for me?
As much as everyone hates this answer, it depends. Everyone's situation is unique and we treat our clients as such. However, we offer a Free Consultation that simplifies this question, and most of the time, we will be able to tell you in just a few questions what is right for your situation.
Do you offer a FREE Consultation?
Yes, we offer a FREE, no obligation "Estate Planning Strategy Session" to everyone. We believe everyone's situation is unique, and in comparison to most local attorneys, who are going to charge crazy fee's just for their time, we offer a session to understand where you are at in your journey and layout a path to your goals, completely free.
What is the cost for your estate planning services?
Are fees can vary depending on the situation, and what you want to do with your estate plan. However, something to keep in mind. We operate on a fixed fee, rather than hourly and compared to most local attorneys, our clients tell us we usually save them about 50% versus their fee. Schedule a FREE, no-obligation strategy session with our team and we can determine a quote for you.
How long have you been around?
We have been helping clients with their estate plans since 1997, almost 30 years of service!
What if I am looking to learn more but, I am not ready for a phone call?
Register for one of our upcoming webinars! We hold them almost every other week on Wednesdays at 2:00 PM EST. Our webinar is designed for individuals at all levels of knowledge regarding estate planning. Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to refine your existing plan, our experts will guide you through the essentials and answer any specific questions you might have. We aim to simplify complex processes, making estate planning accessible and understandable for everyone. Even if you can't make it, we will send you a replay, so nothing to lose!
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