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Robert Davis

Robert G. Davis

Associate
(415) 995-5097

Intro

Robert "Bob"  is an experienced attorney specializing in commercial litigation, with a focus on real estate disputes. He excels in all phases of litigation and dispute resolution, and represents clients in a broad spectrum of matters including quiet title actions, easement disputes, partition proceedings, lease disputes, eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases, and disputes arising from purchase and sale agreements.

After graduating from the University of Oregon School of Law, Bob was awarded a full government scholarship to complete a Master's degree in Chinese Civil and Commercial Law at Xiamen University School of Law, one of China's most historic and prestigious legal institutions.

Education

M.A. Xiamen University School of Law ( 2016 )
J.D. University of Oregon School of Law ( 2014 )
B.A. University of Wisconsin – Madison ( 2011 )

Academic Distinction

Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation, Senior Editor

Moot Court Board, Competitor & Business Officer

Oregon Law School Public Interest Fund, Fundraising Officer

China Oceans Law Review, English Editor

Admissions and Courts

California
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Role

Intro

Robert "Bob"  is an experienced attorney specializing in commercial litigation, with a focus on real estate disputes. He excels in all phases of litigation and dispute resolution, and represents clients in a broad spectrum of matters including quiet title actions, easement disputes, partition proceedings, lease disputes, eminent domain and inverse condemnation cases, and disputes arising from purchase and sale agreements.

After graduating from the University of Oregon School of Law, Bob was awarded a full government scholarship to complete a Master's degree in Chinese Civil and Commercial Law at Xiamen University School of Law, one of China's most historic and prestigious legal institutions.

Areas of Focus

Education

M.A. Xiamen University School of Law ( 2016 )
J.D. University of Oregon School of Law ( 2014 )
B.A. University of Wisconsin – Madison ( 2011 )

Academic Distinction

Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation, Senior Editor

Moot Court Board, Competitor & Business Officer

Oregon Law School Public Interest Fund, Fundraising Officer

China Oceans Law Review, English Editor

Admissions and Courts

California
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California

Represented the world's largest industrial real estate company in multiple quiet title actions involving high-value logistics facilities across key markets.

Counsel to a consortium of property owners in a complex partition dispute concerning a commercial asset valued in excess of $20 million.

Defended seller of large residential property development against multi-million dollar claims alleging fraud and breach of purchase and sale agreement.  

Successfully represented a residential assisted living provider in a quiet title action through trial, securing clear title.

Advised numerous Bay Area commercial landlords in lease disputes, delivering strategic outcomes in both litigation and negotiated settlements.

Secured a public easement for a community association through a quiet title action, ensuring long-term recreational access.
 

Bay Area Financial Services Legal Association (BAFSLA), Former Co-President

Bar Association of San Francisco

California Lawyers Association, Wiley W. Manuel Pro Bono Legal Services Award (2023 - 2024)

"New Case Confirms Co-Tenancy Clauses Are Generally Enforceable," Real Estate Litigation Law Alert (July 2022)