Joseph Davison

Representative Complex Commercial 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
• 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 breach of contract and trade secret action on behalf of a large India-based company. Secured summary judgment victory holding defendant liable for breach of contract and trade secret violations that led to a favorable settlement
• Prosecuted breach of contract and unjust enrichment claims on behalf of major utility company against infrastructure corporation.  Successful strategy led to a multi-million dollar settlement
• Represented international winemaker in products liability matter.  Obtained a complete summary judgment victory that found no liability for the client. Represented client on appeal to state supreme court, which upheld the trial court’s ruling.
• Represented major food conglomerate in several cases, including employment and other general matters
• 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
• Managed substantial lawsuit for sports academy against a former employee dealing with trade secret, fiduciary duty, tortious interference, licensing, conversion, and data privacy issues. Obtained critical victories through targeted dispositive motions that led to a favorable settlement
• Defended Seattle professional sports franchise in securities matter brought by an original investor. Utilized an aggressive strategy to lead to quick and favorable resolution