Steven S. Davis

Of Counsel
Los Angeles
+1 310-299-5500
[email protected]
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Steven S. Davis

Of Counsel
“Too often, litigators are willing to fight to the client’s last dollar. I believe in keeping the door open to expeditious informal resolution, all the while making it clear to the adversary—through sound legal strategy—that a fight to the end will be theirs to lose.”
Steven Davis brings decades of experience to the resolution of complex commercial disputes, combining sound judgment with practical strategies. He offers his clients seasoned perspective in  matters or real consequence.

Over the course of his career, Steve has successfully handled a broad range of cases in state and federal courts and in arbitration. His matters have included partnership disputes, representation of real estate developers and owners in litigation against individuals and government entities, trademark and profit participation claims, lawsuits arising out of the practice of law, and employment issues involving breaches of contract and wrongful termination, among many others. Steve has also counseled clients in franchisor and franchisee disputes and has defended individuals in complex tax controversies with federal authorities.

Clients value Steve for his foresight, steadiness, and ability to turn legal complexity into practical direction. His counsel combines a deep understanding of business with insight honed over years of legal practice.

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Associated Industries

Advertising & Digital Media

Associated Practice Areas

Commercial & Business Litigation

Real Estate

Representative Matters

  • Represented a New York–based fashion house in litigation alleging copyright infringement relating to the plaintiff’s claimed ownership of two-dimensional graphic artworks used on textiles and garments.
  • Obtained dismissal of claims alleging the firm’s client failed to honor a contract valued at more than $13 million for the purchase of a raw commodity.
  • Defended multiple employment matters involving wrongful-termination and related labor grievances. By way of example, secured a defense jury verdict for a Fortune 500 client on a retaliation claim under California public policy, where the former employee sought more than $700,000 in alleged lost compensation. Also handled numerous guild arbitrations before SAG and AFTRA.
  • Achieved a defense jury verdict in a $20 million profit-participation case and secured an award of more than $1.5 million in attorneys’ fees.
  • Recovered several million dollars on behalf of a franchisee of a national car-rental company.
  • Obtained a jury verdict of $500,000, plus $182,000 in prejudgment interest and $250,000 in attorneys’ fees, on behalf of an attorney client.
  • Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of the owners of an assisted living facility against a management company that breached its obligations to pay monthly management fees, reimburse approximately $86,000 per month in lease payments, and maintain the facility’s license issued by the Department of Social Services. As a result, the owners regained control and possession of the facility, which had been placed in jeopardy by the management company’s negligence.
  • Prevailed in two court trials in a partnership dispute in which the clients were awarded more than $1,100,000 and obtained a defense judgment on the counterclaims brought against them. Also secured an award of more than $500,000 in attorneys’ fees.
  • Handled numerous disputes on behalf of real estate developers and commercial property owners. Secured more than $600,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees in a binding arbitration for the owner of a commercial building against a breaching tenant. In another matter, obtained a judgment of more than $1 million against a national pet-supply company for breach of lease.
  • Successfully defended a national credit union in a trademark infringement action brought by a national credit card company; the Ninth Circuit affirmed the trial court’s decision. In a separate matter, obtained an injunction against the infringer of a well-known trademark owned by a manufacturer of automotive-lighting products, with the Ninth Circuit affirming the injunction on appeal.

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • California
  • Admitted to practice in all state and federal trial and appellate courts in California

Community Involvement

  • Board of Trustees, Temple Beth Am
  • Chair, Education Director Search Committee, Pressman Academy
  • Represented the United States in 2013 Maccabiah Games, Israel, Tennis
Education
  • University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D. (UCLA Law Review)
  • Dartmouth College, B.A., Economics (Phi Beta Kappa)

Steven S. Davis

Of Counsel
Los Angeles
+1 310-299-5500
[email protected]
“Too often, litigators are willing to fight to the client’s last dollar. I believe in keeping the door open to expeditious informal resolution, all the while making it clear to the adversary—through sound legal strategy—that a fight to the end will be theirs to lose.”
Overview
Steven Davis brings decades of experience to the resolution of complex commercial disputes, combining sound judgment with practical strategies. He offers his clients seasoned perspective in  matters or real consequence.

Over the course of his career, Steve has successfully handled a broad range of cases in state and federal courts and in arbitration. His matters have included partnership disputes, representation of real estate developers and owners in litigation against individuals and government entities, trademark and profit participation claims, lawsuits arising out of the practice of law, and employment issues involving breaches of contract and wrongful termination, among many others. Steve has also counseled clients in franchisor and franchisee disputes and has defended individuals in complex tax controversies with federal authorities.

Clients value Steve for his foresight, steadiness, and ability to turn legal complexity into practical direction. His counsel combines a deep understanding of business with insight honed over years of legal practice.

Practice Area

Advertising & Digital Media

Commercial & Business Litigation

Real Estate

Representative Matters

  • Represented a New York–based fashion house in litigation alleging copyright infringement relating to the plaintiff’s claimed ownership of two-dimensional graphic artworks used on textiles and garments.
  • Obtained dismissal of claims alleging the firm’s client failed to honor a contract valued at more than $13 million for the purchase of a raw commodity.
  • Defended multiple employment matters involving wrongful-termination and related labor grievances. By way of example, secured a defense jury verdict for a Fortune 500 client on a retaliation claim under California public policy, where the former employee sought more than $700,000 in alleged lost compensation. Also handled numerous guild arbitrations before SAG and AFTRA.
  • Achieved a defense jury verdict in a $20 million profit-participation case and secured an award of more than $1.5 million in attorneys’ fees.
  • Recovered several million dollars on behalf of a franchisee of a national car-rental company.
  • Obtained a jury verdict of $500,000, plus $182,000 in prejudgment interest and $250,000 in attorneys’ fees, on behalf of an attorney client.
  • Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of the owners of an assisted living facility against a management company that breached its obligations to pay monthly management fees, reimburse approximately $86,000 per month in lease payments, and maintain the facility’s license issued by the Department of Social Services. As a result, the owners regained control and possession of the facility, which had been placed in jeopardy by the management company’s negligence.
  • Prevailed in two court trials in a partnership dispute in which the clients were awarded more than $1,100,000 and obtained a defense judgment on the counterclaims brought against them. Also secured an award of more than $500,000 in attorneys’ fees.
  • Handled numerous disputes on behalf of real estate developers and commercial property owners. Secured more than $600,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees in a binding arbitration for the owner of a commercial building against a breaching tenant. In another matter, obtained a judgment of more than $1 million against a national pet-supply company for breach of lease.
  • Successfully defended a national credit union in a trademark infringement action brought by a national credit card company; the Ninth Circuit affirmed the trial court’s decision. In a separate matter, obtained an injunction against the infringer of a well-known trademark owned by a manufacturer of automotive-lighting products, with the Ninth Circuit affirming the injunction on appeal.

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • California
  • Admitted to practice in all state and federal trial and appellate courts in California
Community Involvement
  • Board of Trustees, Temple Beth Am
  • Chair, Education Director Search Committee, Pressman Academy
  • Represented the United States in 2013 Maccabiah Games, Israel, Tennis
Education
  • University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D. (UCLA Law Review)
  • Dartmouth College, B.A., Economics (Phi Beta Kappa)

Steven S. Davis

Of Counsel
Los Angeles
+1 310-299-5500
[email protected]
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“Too often, litigators are willing to fight to the client’s last dollar. I believe in keeping the door open to expeditious informal resolution, all the while making it clear to the adversary—through sound legal strategy—that a fight to the end will be theirs to lose.”

Overview

Steven Davis brings decades of experience to the resolution of complex commercial disputes, combining sound judgment with practical strategies. He offers his clients seasoned perspective in  matters or real consequence.

Over the course of his career, Steve has successfully handled a broad range of cases in state and federal courts and in arbitration. His matters have included partnership disputes, representation of real estate developers and owners in litigation against individuals and government entities, trademark and profit participation claims, lawsuits arising out of the practice of law, and employment issues involving breaches of contract and wrongful termination, among many others. Steve has also counseled clients in franchisor and franchisee disputes and has defended individuals in complex tax controversies with federal authorities.

Clients value Steve for his foresight, steadiness, and ability to turn legal complexity into practical direction. His counsel combines a deep understanding of business with insight honed over years of legal practice.

Associated Industries

Advertising & Digital Media

Associated Practice Areas

Commercial & Business Litigation

Real Estate

Representative Matters

  • Represented a New York–based fashion house in litigation alleging copyright infringement relating to the plaintiff’s claimed ownership of two-dimensional graphic artworks used on textiles and garments.
  • Obtained dismissal of claims alleging the firm’s client failed to honor a contract valued at more than $13 million for the purchase of a raw commodity.
  • Defended multiple employment matters involving wrongful-termination and related labor grievances. By way of example, secured a defense jury verdict for a Fortune 500 client on a retaliation claim under California public policy, where the former employee sought more than $700,000 in alleged lost compensation. Also handled numerous guild arbitrations before SAG and AFTRA.
  • Achieved a defense jury verdict in a $20 million profit-participation case and secured an award of more than $1.5 million in attorneys’ fees.
  • Recovered several million dollars on behalf of a franchisee of a national car-rental company.
  • Obtained a jury verdict of $500,000, plus $182,000 in prejudgment interest and $250,000 in attorneys’ fees, on behalf of an attorney client.
  • Obtained injunctive relief on behalf of the owners of an assisted living facility against a management company that breached its obligations to pay monthly management fees, reimburse approximately $86,000 per month in lease payments, and maintain the facility’s license issued by the Department of Social Services. As a result, the owners regained control and possession of the facility, which had been placed in jeopardy by the management company’s negligence.
  • Prevailed in two court trials in a partnership dispute in which the clients were awarded more than $1,100,000 and obtained a defense judgment on the counterclaims brought against them. Also secured an award of more than $500,000 in attorneys’ fees.
  • Handled numerous disputes on behalf of real estate developers and commercial property owners. Secured more than $600,000 in damages and attorneys’ fees in a binding arbitration for the owner of a commercial building against a breaching tenant. In another matter, obtained a judgment of more than $1 million against a national pet-supply company for breach of lease.
  • Successfully defended a national credit union in a trademark infringement action brought by a national credit card company; the Ninth Circuit affirmed the trial court’s decision. In a separate matter, obtained an injunction against the infringer of a well-known trademark owned by a manufacturer of automotive-lighting products, with the Ninth Circuit affirming the injunction on appeal.

Credentials

Bar & Court Admissions
  • California
  • Admitted to practice in all state and federal trial and appellate courts in California
Community Involvement
  • Board of Trustees, Temple Beth Am
  • Chair, Education Director Search Committee, Pressman Academy
  • Represented the United States in 2013 Maccabiah Games, Israel, Tennis
Education
  • University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law, J.D. (UCLA Law Review)
  • Dartmouth College, B.A., Economics (Phi Beta Kappa)