Associate
Peter Davis represents a full spectrum of clients in high-stakes appellate litigation across the country.
Peter's practice encompasses a broad range of civil matters, primarily focused in appellate courts. He has drafted briefs in the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth, and D.C. Circuits. He also has considerable experience in state courts, representing clients in the California, New York, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, and Missouri appellate courts. His cases span a range of subject areas, including:
He has particular experience representing clients in government enforcement cases, including matters raising complex constitutional issues. He has argued appeals before the California Court of Appeal and the New York Appellate Division.
Peter coordinates national appellate strategy for Netflix in a set of class action cases brought by local governments seeking to impose a 5% cable franchise fee on Netflix’s streaming service. His work has contributed to nine appellate victories within the past three years, including a recent win in a case he argued before the California Court of Appeal.
Peter helps clients pursue opportunities for early appellate review, including by interlocutory appeal or extraordinary writ. He has successfully represented clients petitioning for interlocutory review in both federal and state appellate courts, and successfully obtained a writ of mandamus from a state appellate court. He also works with clients to develop arguments in trial court proceedings.
Before joining Latham, Peter served as a law clerk to Justice Elena Kagan of the Supreme Court of the United States, Chief Judge Sri Srinivasan of the US Court of Appeals for the Washington, D.C. Circuit, and Chief Judge James E. Boasberg of the US District Court for the District of Columbia.
Peter graduated from Stanford Law School, where he participated in the Supreme Court Litigation Clinic.
Peter maintains an active pro bono practice, focused on civil rights and criminal justice.
Peter has successfully represented Netflix in securing dismissal of cases seeking to impose cable franchise fees:
Peter also represents clients in complex antitrust cases in trial and appellate courts. Select experience includes:
Other appellate experience includes:
Latham litigators recognized for a Seventh Circuit win for Netflix upholding a win for streaming services finding that East St. Louis, Illinois, can’t force them to pay franchise fees imposed on cable companies.
Three Latham teams recognized for securing wins for clients Farfetch, Peloton, and fuboTV.