People•Nathan K. Davis
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Nathan K. Davis

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People•Nathan K. Davis

For more than 20 years, Nathan K. Davis has represented businesses in commercial matters, focusing on oil & gas, royalty, contract, real estate, land, and tort disputes. Nathan has assisted clients and businesses as an attorney, expert witness, arbitrator and advisor. He has tried numerous cases in multiple state and federal courts, as well as before the American Arbitration Association and similar organizations. Nathan also routinely advises clients on litigation avoidance and risk reduction strategies, as well as on regulatory issues. Nathan is:

  • A trusted advisor;
  • A skilled negotiator; and
  • An experienced trial lawyer.

Oil & Gas. Nathan has dedicated his legal career to achievements in the energy field, receiving recognition for his commitment and litigation prowess from Colorado Super Lawyers®, as well as an AV-Preeminent peer rating from Martindale-Hubbell®. He has assisted energy companies as an attorney, expert witness and arbitrator. Nathan has led litigation for E&P and midstream companies in Colorado, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Texas, Kansas, Utah, California and Arizona. His representative work includes: royalty disputes, purchase and sale agreement disputes, service contract disputes, lease disputes, environmental matters and regulatory compliance. Most recently, Nathan tried a high-profile declaratory judgment lawsuit raising significant questions about the proper way to calculate natural gas royalties under the Marketable Condition Rule. Nathan has also acted as lead counsel in numerous oil & gas class action lawsuits. 

Tort & Product Liability. Nathan has defended Fortune 500 companies in significant tort and product liability matters for more than two decades. He has represented global manufacturers and distributors, as well as equipment rental companies, in high-stakes lawsuits in multiple state and federal courts.

Commercial Disputes. Nathan has more than two decades of experience advising public and private clients in connection with a wide variety of business disputes, including corporate, contract, trade secrets, business torts, construction, real estate, employment and other complex matters. Most recently, he litigated two controversial land use appeals at the Colorado Supreme Court.

Leadership. Nathan is a member of Snell & Wilmer’s Executive Committee and is an Administrative Partner in the Denver office. Nathan also chairs the firm’s Energy Litigation Group and Denver Litigation Training Committee, and he is the past Chair of the Denver Associate Hiring Committee.

  • University of Denver College of Law (J.D.)
    • Top 10 percent of class
  • University of Chicago Law School, Visiting Student
  • Wabash College (B.A., Cum Laude)

  • Colorado Petroleum Association
    • Government Affairs Committee (Present)
  • Colorado Oil & Gas Association
    • Legal, Legislative & Regulatory Committee (Present)
  • Denver Petroleum Club
    • Emerging Leaders Council (Present)

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation (2023-2024)
  • Denver Business Journal, Who's Who in Energy (2017)
  • Martindale-Hubbell, AV Preeminent® rated (2017)
  • Colorado Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition,  Environmental Litigation (2010-2011); Business Litigation (2010-2011, 2013); Personal Injury Defense: Products (2010-2012)

  • University of Denver Sturm College of Law Professional Mentoring Program
  • Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce
    • Impact Denver
    • Colorado Energy Coalition
  • Denver Public Schools Educational Outreach Program
  • Denver Scholarship Foundation
    • Development Committee
    • Special Event Committee
  • Junior Achievement
  • Legal Night at Mi Casa
  • Metro Volunteer Lawyers

  • First Judicial District Court, State of Colorado, Law Clerk to the Honorable Leland P. Anderson

  • Colorado

  • Supreme Court of Colorado
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
  • United States District Court, District of Colorado
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Oklahoma
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas