Services
Education
- University of Nebraska College of Law, J.D., with high distinction, 1986
- University of Nebraska at Lincoln, B.A., with distinction, 1983
Steven D. Davidson
1700 Farnam Street
Omaha, NE 68102-2068
Steven D. Davidson is a member of the Litigation Section of the firm. He represents clients in the litigation or alternative resolution of commercial, insurance, health care, employment, transportation and personal injury matters.
In 1986 Mr. Davidson was conferred a Juris Doctor, with high distinction, from the University of Nebraska College of Law. While in law school, he was selected as a member of the Nebraska Law Review and was inducted into the Order of the Coif. In 1983 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree, with distinction, from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, where he was selected as a member of Phi Beta Kappa. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Davidson served as law clerk to the Honorable C. Arlen Beam of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit in 1987 and as law clerk to Judge Beam in the United States District Court for the District of Nebraska in 1986. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America and Chambers USA, America’s Leading Lawyers for Business (Chambers & Partners Publishing 2006-2007) for his work in commercial litigation. He is also included on the 2009 Great Plains Super Lawyers list.
Selected Practice Highlights
- Represents leading health, life and disability insurance carriers in coverage defense matters
- Defends hospitals, physicians, general contractors and professional service firms against wrongful death claims
- Handles personal injury claims of firm clients, securing multiple six figure settlements
- Successfully defended a Fortune 100 company in complex toxic tort actions
- Obtained reformation of a commercial lease, preserving rent obligation for property owner of more than $30 million
Bar & Court Admissions
- Nebraska, 1987
- Missouri, 1986
Professional and Civic Affiliations
- Nebraska State Bar Association, House of Delegates, member
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Defense Research Institute
- Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys
- Past President of the Board of Directors, Family Housing Advisory Services, Inc.
- Past President of the Board of Directors, Omaha Theater Company for Young People