Joseph Davison

Joseph Davison

Associate
Seattle
About
Joe Davison is a commercial litigator and regulatory attorney focusing on complex commercial disputes, business competition, and regulatory issues. Named a "Rising Star" by Super Lawyers for Business Litigation, Joe has defended and prosecuted high-stakes commercial claims, including matters involving fraud, breach of contract, consumer protection, and trade secrets. Joe regularly counsels clients on pre-litigation dispute resolution and effective litigation strategy, quickly and efficiently obtaining favorable results for his clients.
Areas of FocusLitigation, Arbitration and InvestigationsInsurance
Bar admissionsArizonaIdahoWashington

EXPERIENCE

Representative Engagements
  • Defended insurance company at trial in breach of contract, bad faith, and unfair competition action. Obtained complete defense verdict in the first jury trial on the issue in California
  • Represented sports organization in several lawsuits brought against former employees dealing with trade secret, fiduciary duty, tortious interference, conversion, and data privacy issues
  • Represented insurance solutions company with regulatory requirements related to major acquisition
  • Represented major energy corporation at rate-setting hearing addressing significant revisions to an island's base rates and sustainability of the energy grid 
  • Prosecuted breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims on behalf of major utility company against infrastructure corporation
  • Defended large insurer groups in state and federal courts across the country in coverage and bad faith actions related to claimed damages from the COVID-19 pandemic
  • Prosecuted significant breach of contract and trade secret action on behalf of a large India-based company 
  • Represented major food conglomerate in several lawsuits addressing confidentiality and trade secret claims
  • Defended numerous international insurers in high-value and complex coverage and bad faith litigations related to foreign leased aircraft held in Russia after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
  • Prosecuted trade secret and unfair competition claims on behalf of technology company against former employees
  • Defended large real estate developer in several securities actions filed by investors in former project
  • Represented athletic training company in several engagements, including handling public relations advice, compliance issues, and other general matters
  • Defended Seattle professional sports franchise in securities matter brought by an original investor
Education
  • J.D., University of Washington School of Law
    with honors
  • B.A., University of Washington

Bylines

  • Standards of Review in Law and Sports: How Instant Replay’s Asymmetric Burdens Subvert Accuracy and Justice, 8 Harv. J. Sports & Ent. L. 1 (2017) (co-authored with University of Washington Law Professor Steve Calandrillo)
  • Throwing the Flag on Pay-for-Play: The O'Bannon Ruling and the Future of Paid Student-Athletes, 11 Wash. J.L. Tech. & Arts 155 (2015)

Memberships And Affiliations

  • Board Member, Seattle Advisory Board for the International Institute for Conflict Prevention & Resolution 

My latest insights

News

DLA Piper secures significant defense win for Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company

1 May 2023 .2 minute read

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Phone

+1 206 839 4849
(Work, Seattle)