Zachary E. Davison
- Seattle
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Zach is a leading trial lawyer with a consistent winning record in federal and state courts across the country.
Zachary E. Davison focuses his practice on real estate, corporate governance, and securities disputes. His recent client victories include winning all claims in a post-merger contract dispute following a multi-day arbitration, obtaining summary judgment restoring possession of a client's commercial property, securing complete dismissal of claims against an individual in a real estate holding company derivative dispute, and favorably resolving a condemnation action following a multi-week bench trial.
In real estate matters, Zach prosecutes and defends against contract, tort, and statutory claims, including expedited claims brought under Washington state's unlawful detainer statute, on behalf of clients with varying property and leasehold interests. He is a business-minded counsel to investors, commercial tenants, and landlords, as well as lenders and financial institutions, protecting real estate interests and crafting tailored litigation strategies.
In corporate governance and securities matters, Zach represents companies, their officers, and their directors in shareholder class actions, derivative lawsuits, M&A litigation, and dissolution and receivership proceedings. 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.
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, 2022-2026; Litigation - Securities, 2026
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
