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Jonathan David Davis
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Biography
Mr. Davis is a meticulous and determined litigator, who has litigated entertainment and commercial cases over the past 32 years. Mr. Davis has extensive trial and appellate experience in the state and federal courts of New York and is often selected to represent clients in courts throughout the country. Among his clients are major and independent record labels, music publishers, film and fashion companies, high-profile executives, and A-list celebrities in the music, television, and film industries. He has served as lead counsel in cases involving a variety of issues, including copyright and trademark infringement, privacy and right of publicity issues, unfair competition, fraud and misrepresentation, intentional torts, and contractual disputes. Before establishing Jonathan D. Davis, P.C. in 1993, Mr. Davis practiced law at a full-service New York law firm and at Gold, Farrell & Marks, a highly respected boutique entertainment litigation firm. Mr. Davis has received AV Peer Review recognition by Martindale-Hubbell for over two decades. Since 2010, he has been selected as a Super Lawyer for the New York Metro Area each year. And in 2013, Mr. Davis was inducted as a Fellow in the Litigation Counsel of America, the trial lawyer honorary society. He previously served on the Committee on Professional Ethics for the New York County Lawyers' Association and is a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, New York State Bar Association, and the Copyright Society of the U.S.A.. Mr. Davis writes and lectures on copyright and litigation issues. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Children’s Cancer & Blood Foundation, which supports the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Copyright Infringement
40%
36 years
Litigation
40%
43 years
Appeals
10%
36 years
Trademark Infringement
10%
36 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in New York for 43 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 43 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1982
No misconduct found
Location
Jonathan D. Davis, P.C.
10 Rockefeller Plaza, Suite 1015, New York, NY, 10020
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Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2019 | Libel & Slander
Jonathan's lack of respect and professionalism
I went to him looking for a consultation concerning defamation not knowing how it works having no experience with lawyers before. He informed me that they do no accept clients unless referred to by other clients or lawyers. As I was made aware of this I said ok I will get a referral now that I know...
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Experience
Honors
2015
Super Lawyer - New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer - New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer - New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers
2013
Fellow, Litigation Counsel of America
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer - New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyers - New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer - New York Metro Area, Super Lawyers
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Shareholder, Jonathan D. Davis, P.C.
Associations
Copyright Society of the U.S.A.
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
1984 - 1987
New York County Lawyers' AssociationMember of Committee on Professional Ethics
Sample of Legal Cases
Vision Entertainment Worldwide v. Blige
Award of attorney's fees and costs
Vision Entertainment Worldwide v. Blige, et al.
Summary Judgment awarded dismissing the complaint and granting musical artist the balance of her appearance fee. An award of attorney's fees is presently under consideration by the Court.
Davidson v. Minaj, et al.
Case dismissed
Marino v. Usher, et al.
Summary Judgment awarded granting dismissal of all remaining claims.
Copeland v. Beiber, et al.
Summary judgment awarded
Education
1982
Villanova University
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Franklin and Marshall College
A.B.
Speaking Engagements
2011
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
Advanced Topics on Entertainment Related Litigation
2010
American Bar Association, Forum on the Entertainment and Sports Industries
Advanced Topics on Entertainment Related Litigation
2008
Mid-Winter Meeting
Copyight Litigation
2007
Entertainment & Sports Law Conference/Intellectual Property Law Institute
Music Litigation
2006
Entertainment & Sports Law Conference/Intellectual Property Institute
Music Litigation
Publications
2006
New York Law Journal
Recovering Attorney's Fees In Copyright Cases
2003
New York Law Journal
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