First Aggressor Expert Witnesses

Pineville, Louisiana

Legal - Self-Defense, conflict situations, physical encounters, fight, bar fight, martial arts, hand-to-hand combat, combat, first aggressor, physical violence, physical threat assessment, dynamics of violence, dynamics of self-defense, appropriateness of force

Thomas “Tommy” Davenport, Jr. is a martial arts practitioner with decades of practical experience and ongoing study in both the applied and theoretical dimensions of self-defense and physical conflict. He holds a black belt in Taekwondo and a black sash in 7 Star Praying Mantis Kung Fu, and he is a former world champion in martial arts combat. In addition to his martial arts background, Tommy is a practicing attorney and professor of law. This combination of experience uniquely positions him to evaluate self-defense and hand-to-hand combat matters through both a practical combative lens and the applicable legal doctrines that often shape such cases. As an expert in martial arts and self-defense, Tommy provides consulting and testimonial services in matters involving self-defense and physical confrontation. As a consultant, he assists attorneys and litigants in understanding the actions at issue, evaluating the conduct involved, and preparing to clearly and effectively present the r...