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Shareholder Litigation in Washington State

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Zachary Davison, a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Seattle office, authored key sections of Washington’s leading shareholder...

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Zachary Davison, a partner in Morrison Foerster’s Seattle office, authored key sections of Washington’s leading shareholder litigation treatise, <a href="https://store.lexisnexis.com/en-us/products/shareholder-litigation-in-washington-state-grpussku5630756.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqP79DKPlnRMiOIy_BCjZ8TNdiDND9OonSQEuGfReiMQcNwxtjg" target="_blank">Shareholder Litigation in Washington State</a>, which addresses shareholder disputes and related corporate governance matters under Washington law.

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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. <h4>Representative Experience </h4><ul><li>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. </li><li>Obtained summary judgment restoring possession of commercial property for a client in a contested real estate dispute. </li><li>Defended a global investment firm in condemnation proceedings, obtaining a favorable settlement following a public use and necessity hearing. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Led a successful zoning arbitration involving a contested real estate development project, obtaining a complete victory following evidentiary hearings and post-hearing briefing. </li></ul><ul><li>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. </li><li>Represented shareholders and corporate principals in disputes alleging breaches of fiduciary duty, self-dealing, and mismanagement, securing dismissals or favorable settlements. </li><li>Defended officers and directors of technology and biotechnology companies in securities class actions and derivative actions alleging violations of federal and state securities laws. </li><li>Represented companies, investment advisers, and individuals in regulatory investigations involving alleged securities violations, accounting restatements, and disclosure issues. </li><li>Acted for plaintiffs and defendants in M&A-related litigation, including earnout disputes and post-closing indemnification claims, obtaining favorable trial and appellate results. </li></ul><ul><li>Handled cross-border commercial disputes for domestic and foreign companies, including enforcement of foreign judgments and security guarantees. </li><li>Prosecuted and defended trademark and unfair competition claims in federal court, achieving summary judgment and favorable settlements. </li><li>Represented technology, manufacturing, and financial services companies in complex commercial litigation arising from product manufacturing, supply-chain, and financing arrangements.</li></ul>

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