Zachary Davison is a litigation partner whose practice centers on complex commercial, real estate, corporate governance, securities, derivative, and post-merger disputes. He represents companies, investors, directors, and officers in high-stakes matters across state and federal courts and in arbitration, combining a practical, business-focused approach with deep trial experience.

Zach regularly leads fast-paced proceedings and bet-the-company disputes, from pre-litigation investigations through trial, appeal, and post-judgment enforcement. His background as an accountant informs his work on matters involving complex financial, accounting, and valuation questions.

Representative Experience

• Served as lead trial counsel for a seller representative in a post-merger contract dispute, securing complete dismissal of all claims following a multi-day arbitration.
  
• Obtained summary judgment restoring possession of commercial property for a client in a contested real estate dispute.
  
• Defended a global investment firm in condemnation proceedings, obtaining a favorable settlement following a public use and necessity hearing.
  
• Served as lead trial counsel in defense of a real estate developer in condemnation litigation, resolving the matter favorably after a multi-week bench trial.
  
• Represented investors and property owners in complex disputes involving multimillion-dollar commercial real estate portfolios, achieving favorable buyout and settlement outcomes through arbitration and mediation.
  
• Led a successful zoning arbitration involving a contested real estate development project, obtaining a complete victory following evidentiary hearings and post-hearing briefing.
  

• Defended national property management companies, hotel chains, and marine terminal operators in lease, fiduciary duty, and contractual disputes, resolving matters through dispositive motions, mediation, and arbitration.
  
• Represented shareholders and corporate principals in disputes alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, and mismanagement, securing dismissals or favorable settlements.
  
• Defended officers and directors of technology and biotechnology companies in securities class actions and derivative actions alleging violations of federal and state securities laws.
  
• Represented companies, investment advisers, and individuals in regulatory investigations involving alleged securities violations, accounting restatements, and disclosure issues.
  
• Acted for plaintiffs and defendants in M&A-related litigation, including earnout disputes and post-closing indemnification claims, obtaining favorable trial and appellate results.
  

• Handled cross-border commercial disputes for domestic and foreign companies, including enforcement of foreign judgments and security guarantees.
  
• Prosecuted and defended trademark and unfair competition claims in federal court, achieving summary judgment and favorable settlements.
  
• Represented technology, manufacturing, and financial services companies in complex commercial litigation arising from product manufacturing, supply-chain, and financing arrangements.