Owner
Edgar Davison is the owner of Davison Law Firm and General Counsel for Baxter Bailey & Associates, with a practice focused on transportation and commercial litigation. He represents motor carriers, freight brokers, logistics companies, and other transportation-industry clients in matters involving freight-charge recovery, broker defaults and bankruptcies, shipper and consignee liability, transportation contracts, and related commercial disputes.
Edgar earned his B.S. in Human Resources from the University of Tennessee in 2002 and his J.D. from the University of Memphis Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law in 2005. He is admitted to practice in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi, as well as before applicable federal courts.
Earlier in his career, Edgar practiced employment law and civil litigation before developing a concentration in freight-charge litigation and transportation law. That background provides a broad litigation foundation for advising clients on complex transportation disputes, contract issues, and payment responsibility.
In addition to his private practice, Edgar serves as General Counsel for Baxter Bailey & Associates, where he works with transportation and logistics companies nationwide on freight-payment disputes and commercial litigation. His experience includes appellate matters, broker bankruptcy issues, consignee liability, shipper payment responsibility, and other disputes affecting carriers and transportation businesses.
Beyond the courtroom, Edgar remains active in the legal and transportation communities through professional organizations, publications, and industry-focused legal work. His approach is centered on practical legal strategy, clear guidance, and protecting the business interests of transportation-industry clients.
J.D., University of Memphis, Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law
— 2005
B.S., University of Tennessee at Knoxville
— 2002
Professional Experience
Baxter Bailey & Associates, Inc.
General Counsel | July 2010–Present
Represents transportation and logistics companies, motor carriers, and freight brokers nationwide in commercial litigation and freight-charge recovery matters.
Develops and executes litigation strategies for recovering unpaid freight charges from shippers, consignees, brokers, and other parties in default.
Handles matters involving broker defaults and bankruptcies, consignee liability, shipper payment responsibility, transportation contracts, and freight-payment disputes.
Litigates cases in multiple jurisdictions, including Tennessee, Arkansas, Indiana, California, and Georgia.
Advises clients on transportation-industry compliance, contract drafting, risk mitigation, and commercial dispute strategy.
Appellate Court Victories
Castro v. TX Direct, LLC
No. W2012-01494-COA-R3-CV, 2013 WL 69209 (Tenn. Ct. App. Feb. 25, 2013).*
Counsel for Appellant. Represented Marina Castro in a pregnancy discrimination and retaliation case under the Tennessee Human Rights Act. The Court of Appeals affirmed in part and reversed in part, remanding for further proceedings.
Baxter Bailey Investments LLC v. APL Limited Inc.
No. W2015-00067-COA-R3-CV (Tenn. Ct. App. Sept. 21, 2015).*
Counsel for Appellant. Plaintiffs, a motor carrier and its assignee, appealed a sanctions award issued by the General Sessions Court and modified by the Circuit Court. The Tennessee Court of Appeals reversed, holding that the General Sessions Court lacked authority to impose attorney’s fees as sanctions.
Publications
“Carrier Rights in Bankruptcy: Getting Paid When the Broker Goes Under”
— Commercial Law League of America, Commercial Law World (2025).