For nearly 20 years, Nathan K. Davis has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in business litigation, including oil & gas, product liability and commercial disputes. He has tried numerous cases to verdict in multiple state and federal courts, as well as before the American Arbitration Association. Davis also counsels clients on litigation avoidance and risk reduction strategies, as well as on regulatory issues. He is:
- A trusted advisor;
- A skilled negotiator; and
- An experienced trial lawyer.
Oil & Gas. Davis 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. Davis 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 agreement disputes, service contract disputes, lease disputes, environmental matters and regulatory compliance. Most recently, he tried a high-profile declaratory judgment lawsuit raising significant questions about the proper way to calculate natural gas royalties under the Marketable Condition Rule. Davis has also acted as lead counsel in numerous oil & gas class action lawsuits.
Product Liability. Davis has defended Fortune 500 companies in significant product liability matters for nearly two decades. He has represented global manufacturers and distributors in high-stakes lawsuits in multiple state and federal courts.
Commercial Disputes. Davis has nearly 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.
Leadership. Davis is an Administrative Partner in Snell & Wilmer’s Denver office. He also is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and Chair of the firm’s Energy Litigation subgroup.
