Recent Developments & News

February, 2010 - Theo is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. On February 5, 2010, the Honorable Judge Janet C. Hall, U.S.M.J. administered the oath in the United States' oldest district court. Theo has previously been admitted to practice before the SDNY, EDNY and the United States Supreme Court, as well as the state Bars of New York and Connecticut.

And, also during February, Theo's article "TPS, To File or Not to File" was published in The Haitian Times. This writing offers guidance to Haitian nationals residing in the United States on the benefits and potential pitfalls of filing for Temporary Protected Status" following the devastating Port Au Prince earthquake.

August, 2009 - Successful mediation of FMLA action in federal court. Theo represents an employee who was terminated during a difficult pregnancy - the matter was resolved at mediation before trial.

June, 2009 – Punitive damages awarded again! Theo wins arbitration in Connecticut on behalf of elderly investor. Investor is awarded 100% of her net losses from brokerage firm, plus $40,000 in sanctions, and the stockbroker is found liable for 100% of remaining losses. Arbitration Panel also awards investor Punitive Damages from stockbroker, and holds respondents jointly and severally liable for expert witness fees.

During the past 6 years, Theo has settled numerous cases returning hundreds of thousands of dollars to aggrieved investors. Due to confidentiality restrictions, no further information on these matters may be provided.

August, 2008 – Theo passes Head II (Civil Litigation) of Qualified Lawyers Transfer Test for United Kingdom’s Solicitor’s designation.

June, 2008 - Effective June 1, 2008, Theo is pleased to announce that he has relocated his office to the New York Irish Center Building in Long Island City, Queens. The address is now 10-38 Jackson Avenue, Number Four, Long Island City, New York, 11101. His new office telephone number is (718) 361-6789 and his new fax number is (718) 361-0005. Our office staff is also fluent in the Mandarin and French languages.

January, 2008 - Theo is selected to serve as a New York City Taxi & Limousine Commission Administrative Law Judge

May, 2007 - Theo is certified as meeting the State of New York's requirements to be appointed as a court-appointed GUARDIAN and COURT EVALUATOR, Pursuant to Part 36 of the Rules of the Chief Judge and Article 81 of the Mental Hygiene Law.

April, 2007 - Landmark arbitration victory over clearing firm CONFIRMED in U.S. District Court, Tampa, Florida (Kostoff v. Fleet, ndba ADP). On April 5, 2007, US District Court Judge James D. Whittemore Ordered and Adjudged that the Kostoff Petition for Confirmation of Arbitration Award and Request for Attorney Fees and Costs be GRANTED, and, DENIED the clearing firm's cross-petition to vacate the arbitration award. The matter is pending finalization while the Judge reviews our motion for attorney fees. The clearing firm has filed a "motion for reconsideration" with Judge Whittemore.

December, 2006 - Theo joins AILA (the American Immigration Lawyers Association). Millions of repressed peoples around the world live in fear of the "knock in the night" when the jackbooted thugs of oppression come calling. Since 2003, Theo has successfully advocated on behalf of scores of immigrants fleeing political, religious and ethnic persecution - winning cases for individuals seeking political asylum in the United States. He has offered to represent some asylum seekers on a pro bono basis.

October, 2006 - Theo attends 2006 PIABA Annual Meeting and Securities Law Seminar at the Westin La Paloma in Tucson, Arizona. This intellectually vigorous, week-long seminar and networking event amongst the finest securities litigators in the country provided Theo over 20 hours of continuing legal education credits, with a focus on securities law and arbitration.

February, 2006 - Theo competes in 29th annual Empire State Building Run-Up

September, 2005 - Click here for Washington Post article discussing recent important arbitration victory by Theo Davis against a clearing firm.

July, 2005 - "Theo wins landmark victory for elderly investor in Florida against clearing firm. Investor awarded 100% of her net losses as well as 3x that amount in punitive damages, plus costs, attorney fees and interest. " (view full text)  

June 2005 - "Theo wins case to expunge libelous statements from investment professional's employment record". (view full text)

May, 2005 - "Theo wins $40,000 victory for UK citizen against US broker". (view full text)