Powerful Voice. Strong Results. Compassionate Representation. Meet Chris. Client-focused and results driven NY/NJ employment attorney. I handle severance negotiations, workplace discrimination, unpaid wage and overtime pay recovery, retaliation, wrongful termination. Let's discuss your solution.Powerful Voice. Strong Results. Experienced NY/NJ Employment Attorney. Let's find your solution.Powerful Voice. Strong Results. Experienced NY/NJ Employment Attorney. Let's find your solution.Powerful Voice. Strong Results. Experienced NY/NJ Employment Attorney. Let's find your solution.
Mr. Christopher Davis specializes in employment-related trial matters and class actions on behalf of both employers and employees.
During his career, Mr. Davis has served as class counsel on numerous nationwide employment class actions and has tried nearly 20 cases to verdict. Mr. Davis has been recognized by the press as an experienced trial attorney and employment law expert. He is regularly interviewed by print and television media outlets around the world, including The Associated Press, The Shriver Report, and CNN En Español.
Mr. Davis began his career as an Assistant District Attorney in the esteemed Manhattan District Attorneys’ office under then-District Attorney Robert Morgenthau. After winning numerous trials, he was appointed to the Sex Crimes Unit where he prosecuted and tried serious violent felonies, including rape and attempted murder cases.
In private practice since 2006, Mr. Davis has worked for numerous employment law firms, including Thompson, Wigdor & Gilly, LLP (now Wigdor LLP), before starting his own law firm in 2014.
Mr. Davis holds a Bachelor of Arts from the College of the Holy Cross and a Juris Doctor from Catholic University’s Columbus School of Law.
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Practice areas
Employment discrimination (age, race, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, family status, caregiver), sexual harassment, unequal pay, retaliation for complaints of discrimination.
16 years
Unpaid wage recovery, unlawful wage deductions, failure to pay wages, severance negotiation, noncompete agreement negotiation, breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and employment consultation.
16 years
Wrongful termination.
Languages spoken
English
The Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis, PLLC
80 Broad Street
Suite 703
New York, NY, 10004
Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis
354 Eisenhower Parkway
Building 2, Suite 2775
Livingston, NJ, 07039
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NY | Currently registered | 2002 | 02/25/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2021 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2017 |
Jessup Cup International Law Moot Court Competition | Jessup Cup | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Managing Partner | The Law Office of Christopher Q. Davis | 2014 - Present |
Partner | Stoll, Glickman & Bellina, LLP | 2012 - 2014 |
Managing Attorney | The Ottinger Firm, PC | 2009 - 2012 |
Associate | Thompson Wigdor & Gilly | 2007 - 2009 |
Assistant District Attorney | The Manhattan District Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2007 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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New York State Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
American Bar Association, Litigation Section | Member | 2011 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Shriver Report | The Gender Wage Gap: What To Do if You Think You Aren't Being Paid Fairly | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Catholic University of America, School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
College of the Holy Cross | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1995 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The Value of Law and Diversity: The BIPOC Attorney’s Path and Pitfalls to Solo & Small Firm Practice | Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Small Law Firms | 2021 |
NY Public Schools - Community Liason | Prevention of Gang Violence | 2003 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Devine v. GEICO Insurance, EDNY 2012cv05889 | Favorable Settlement. |
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Jordan Merson, Unknown Attorney on Jan 29, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Arnone, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Chris for years now. He was an outstanding prosecutor at the Manhattan DA's Office (where I had the pleasure of being a colleague of his), and has established himself with distinction in private practice. My current firm routinely refers matters to Chris because we know that he is amazing at what he does, simply put. He has secured great results for clients and has a proven track record. I trust Chris professionally and consider him a friend as well. I highly recommend him.
Jordan Merson, Unknown Attorney on Jan 29, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Eric Arnone, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 10, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Chris for years now. He was an outstanding prosecutor at the Manhattan DA's Office (where I had the pleasure of being a colleague of his), and has established himself with distinction in private practice. My current firm routinely refers matters to Chris because we know that he is amazing at what he does, simply put. He has secured great results for clients and has a proven track record. I trust Chris professionally and consider him a friend as well. I highly recommend him.
Matthew Smalls, Unknown Attorney on Jun 27, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Davis is an experienced attorney who does not rest until the job is done. I had the pleasure of being co-counsel on a matter with Mr. Davis and I was impressed by his knowledge of the law and mastery of the facts of the case. I endorse this lawyer!
Nicole Bellina, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 22, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I have recently worked with Chris on several employment matters and have witnessed first hand his relentless advocacy and his commitment to his clients. He knows the law and he knows how to use it to fight for his clients' rights. I strongly endorse this lawyer.
Gregory Filosa, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 15, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
James Schiff, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 8, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
I've known Chris professionally for many years. We started together at the Manhattan DA's Office where Chris quickly earned his reputation as a great litigator with a powerful courtroom presence and a worthy sense of justice. He was a great prosecutor, a knowledgeable colleague, and the person you want representing your interests in the courtroom.
Ariel Graff, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 5, 2012
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Joshua Buhler, Employment and labor Attorney on Apr 26, 2011
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Chris is a superb employment lawyer whom I've retained from time to time as special counsel on employment matters arising in my practice. I endorse him without reservation based on the considerable experience, good judgment, and professional demeanor he has demonstrated on the occasions we have had to work together.
Matthew Galluzzo, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 23, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Chris Davis is a top-notch employment lawyer and I will continue to refer clients to him. I endorse him enthusiastically and whole-heartedly.
Zachary Johnson, Employment and labor Attorney on Jun 3, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Chris Davis for several years, dating back to when we worked together at the Manhattan D.A.'s office. I know him to be an intelligent and thorough lawyer capable of handling a wide variety of matters, and particularly employment-related cases.
Andrew Stoll, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 26, 2010
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have known Chris Davis for many years. We have worked together on matters, and discussed many of our cases in detail with one another. I always value his insights and approach to issues. He is smart, earnest, experienced and knowledgeable. My firm routinely sends employment cases to him to evaluate and accept if he will. If you are seeking an employment attorney, I would highly recommend Chris. Please feel free to call me for more information.
Robert Ottinger, Employment and labor Attorney on Mar 25, 2010
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
Chris is a an outstanding lawyer and I fully endorse him. He has sound judgment, great client relationship skills and he has amazing experience. He worked for the legendary Robert Morgenthau at the Manhattan District Attorney's Office and he knows how to try big cases. He now uses his experience and skills to great effect representing employees.
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