Zachary E. Davison
Zach is a leading next-generation trial lawyer with a consistent winning record in federal and state courts across the country.
Zachary E. Davison emphasizes real estate, securities, and corporate governance disputes in his practice. His recent client victories include a summary judgment restoring possession of a client's commercial property, obtaining complete dismissal of claims against an individual in a real estate holding company derivative dispute, and favorably resolving a condemnation action following a multiweek bench trial.
In real estate matters, Zach prosecutes and defends against contract, tort, and statutory claims, including expedited claims brought under Washington's unlawful detainer statute, on behalf of clients with varying property and leasehold interests. Zach's business-minded counsel to real estate investors, commercial tenants and landlords, and lenders and financial institutions protects their real estate interests and helps him craft a tailored litigation strategy.
In matters involving securities and corporate governance practices, Zach represents companies, their officers, and their directors in shareholder class actions, derivative lawsuits, and mergers and acquisition litigation. He has represented multiple clients defending claims under the Washington State Securities Act, some of which involved the purchase and sale of cryptocurrencies and other alternative investments. His work spans prelawsuit investigations, dispositive motion practice, complex discovery campaigns, trials, appeals, and post-judgment enforcement.
Zach's experience as a certified public accountant informs his work, helping him resolve client matters involving complex accounting, securities, and other financial issues.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- New York Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, Executive Editor, New York Law School Law Review, 2014
- Western Washington University, B.A., Accounting, 2009
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
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Alaska
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Related Employment
- Dorsey & Whitney LLP, Seattle, WA, Summer Associate, 2013; Associate, 2014-2017
- Judicial Extern for the Hon. Paul Crotty, United States District Court, Southern District of New York, New York, NY, 2012
- Judicial Intern for the Honorable Barbara Kapnick, New York Supreme Court Commercial Division, New York, NY, 2012
Clerkships
- Hon. Thomas Zilly, U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation Law, 2022-2024
Impact
Professional Leadership
- WSBA New Lawyers Committee, Member, 2017-present; Chair-Elect, 2021-present
- King County Bar Association New Lawyers Division, Board Trustee
- Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington, Local Rules Committee, Member
- World Affairs Council, Fellow, 2018-2019
Community Involvement
- College Success Foundation, Mentor, 2015-2017
- Kids In Need of Defense (KIND), Volunteer Attorney, 2014-2017
Insights
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Professional Experience
Commercial Litigation
Verity Solutions Group, Inc. v. Verity, Inc.
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Prosecuted successful trademark and unfair competition action involving VERITY mark. Settled after discovery closed.
Cross-Border Contract Dispute*
U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon
Represented foreign technology company in cross-border dispute. Obtained pre-discovery dismissal of all claims.
International Financing Dispute*
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Represented foreign distributer seeking to enforce a foreign money judgment. Summary judgment affirmed on appeal.
International Financing Dispute*
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Represented foreign bank in cross-border dispute seeking to enforce a security guarantee.
Purchase Order Dispute*
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Represented leading electronic manufacturing services company in dispute arising from the manufacture of technology products.
Lending Practices Dispute*
King County Superior Court (Washington); Washington Court of Appeals, Div. I
Obtained summary judgment dismissal of claims against financial institution. Affirmed on appeal.
*Prior firm experience
Securities Litigation
Asset Sale Dispute*
Snohomish County Superior Court (Washington); Washington Court of Appeals, Div. I
Represented startup company and its principals in litigation arising from asset sale. Achieved favorable result on appeal resulting in voluntary dismissal of all claims.
Stock Market Manipulation*
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida
Defended investment management firm and its director in class action arising from alleged stock market manipulation. Successfully opposed class certification resulting in voluntary dismissal.
False Financial Statements Investigation*
Represented publicly traded company in investigation arising from restatements and possible expense misclassifications.
Stock Market Manipulation Investigation*
Represented venture capital firm and its principal in investigation arising from alleged “pump and dump” scheme.
Asset Valuation*
Counseled investment adviser in examination by the OCIE.
*Prior firm experience