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.
Representative Presentations and Publications
• Kansas Limits Oil & Gas Producers' Implied Duties under the Marketable Condition Rule , Author, S&W Environmental & Natural Resources Law Blog (August 7, 2015)
• Selecting Your Jury and Handling Your Voir Dire, Co-Presenter, Colorado Bar Association CLE (August 3, 2011)
• The Disappearing Jury Trial , Co-Author, Law Week Colorado (April 26, 2010)
• Admissibility of Subsequent Remedial Measures: Bad Law Lurking in the 10th Circuit, Author, Law Journal Newsletters Product Liability Law & Strategy, Volume 23, Issue 5 (November 2004)
• Applicability of C.R.E. 407 in Federal Court, Author, The Colorado Lawyer, Volume 34, Issue 1 (January 2005)
Professional Recognition and Awards
•Denver Business Journal, Who's Who in Energy (2017)
•Martindale-Hubbel, 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)
Community Involvement
•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
Other Professional Experience
•First Judicial District Court, State of Colorado, Law Clerk to the Honorable Leland P. Anderson
Related News & Events
• Aug 12
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 96 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 45 Firm Attorneys to the 2013 Rising Stars List
• Jun 27
Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 80 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
• Jun 20
Super Lawyers 2011 Recognizes 74 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 21 Firm Attorneys to the 2011 Rising Stars List
Related Publications
• Jun 18
Top Trial Team Verdicts
• Apr 02
Snell & Wilmer's 2006 - 2007 Product Liability Verdicts: A Tradition of Success Continues
