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.
