Zachary E. Davison
- Seattle
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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.
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, 2022-2025
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