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"I understand that behind every business dispute is a business owner who has invested years of hard work, time, and money into building something. My job is to help protect it."Jeffrey Davis

Business Attorney | Small Business Advocate | Commercial Litigation

With more than 17 years of experience practicing law, Jeffrey Davis has dedicated his career to representing entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses throughout New York. His practice focuses on business law, commercial litigation, contract disputes, and providing practical, cost-effective legal solutions to businesses at every stage of their development.

Throughout his career, Jeffrey has represented clients across a diverse range of industries, including construction, real estate, restaurants and hospitality, wellness, fashion, medical services, cosmetics, and film production. His approach is grounded in understanding not only the legal issues his clients face, but also the everyday realities of owning and operating a business.

Jeffrey’s connection to the construction industry began at age 15, working for his father’s construction company. He later worked as a union ironworker with Local 399, gaining firsthand experience in an industry he continues to represent today. This background provides him with a unique perspective when advising contractors, subcontractors, and construction businesses on contracts, disputes, negotiations, and litigation.

Jeffrey’s commitment to supporting small businesses extends beyond his legal practice. He has served as a board member and educator with the Women’s Enterprise Development Center (WEDC), helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of starting and growing businesses. He has also taught contractors through the Minority Business Development Institute, focusing on dispute resolution, effective negotiation strategies, and successful approaches to construction contract litigation.

His work has earned professional recognition, including being named a Top 100 Lawyer by The Top 100 Magazine in 2020 and receiving the 2011 Law Firm of the Year for Growing Businesses award from the New York Enterprise Report and Citibank. These honors reflect his longstanding commitment to providing accessible, practical legal guidance to the small business community.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Jeffrey developed his Virtual Counsel Service, an affordable legal support program designed to help small businesses navigate challenging economic circumstances while maintaining access to experienced legal counsel.

In recent years, a significant focus of Jeffrey’s practice has been merchant cash advance (MCA) litigation and defense. Having handled more than 1,000 MCA-related cases, he has extensive experience representing businesses facing lawsuits, aggressive collection practices, and disputes with merchant cash advance funding companies. His approach emphasizes strategic litigation, practical settlement solutions, and protecting businesses from unnecessary financial disruption.

At the heart of Jeffrey’s practice is a simple philosophy: business owners deserve knowledgeable, accessible, and effective legal representation from an attorney who understands what it takes to run a business.

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Based in Westchester County, New York, with offices in Westchester and Manhattan, our law firm is dedicated to helping small businesses, entrepreneurs, and construction companies navigate legal challenges with confidence.

We provide experienced legal representation in **business law, commercial litigation, contract disputes, construction law, and merchant cash advance (MCA) defense**. Whether you're starting a business, negotiating an important contract, facing a lawsuit, or protecting your company from aggressive collection practices, we deliver strategic, results-driven legal solutions tailored to your business and its needs.

We understand that running a business is challenging enough without the added burden of complicated legal disputes and unpredictable legal expenses. That's why we emphasize **practical advice, transparent communication, efficient representation, and cost-conscious legal strategies** that protect your interests without losing sight of your bottom line.

**Our philosophy is simple: Your business deserves an attorney who understands your challenges, respects your time, and is committed to protecting everything you've worked to build.**

Startups and Small Businesses

OVER 1,000 BUSINESS FORMED AND COUNSELED
We provide comprehensive business law and legal counsel services for small businesses in New York, including LLC formation, corporation formation, partnership agreements, business contracts, employment agreements, employee handbooks, and workplace policies. Our firm also offers ongoing general counsel services, contract drafting, review, and negotiation to help entrepreneurs and business owners protect their interests, minimize legal risks, and grow their businesses with confidence.
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Personal Wellbeing

BECAUSE YOUR PERSONAL WELLBEING IS CRITICAL FOR YOUR PROFESSIONAL SUCCESS
As a yoga teacher, martial artist, boxer, and meditation teacher I've come to understand the importance of understanding yourself (self study) and in that process knowing which battles matter, knowing when to fight, and knowing how to fight. I help people and business owners understand the distinctions and identify the tools helpful in guiding the curious minds and hearts towards a more fulfilling existence.
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Contract and Payment Disputes, Business Litigation, Fraud and Business Torts

OVER 1000 CONTRACT AND BUSINESS DISPUTES
Our firm provides experienced **business litigation and commercial contract legal services throughout New York**, representing small businesses, entrepreneurs, and business owners in a wide range of commercial disputes. Our practice includes construction and real estate litigation, merchant cash advance (MCA) disputes, business buyouts and dissolutions, partnership and shareholder disputes, breach of contract claims, fraud, unfair business practices and tortious interference claims, business loans and promissory notes, subcontractor liability, employment contract disputes, intellectual property and trademark infringement matters, commercial lease disputes, and mortgage-related litigation. We focus on protecting business owners' rights, resolving complex commercial disputes, and delivering practical, cost-effective legal solutions.
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Merchant Cash Advance Litigation Defense

OVER 1000 CASES SETTLED AND COUNTING...
At our firm, we specialize in defending and representing defendants and debtors involved in litigation stemming from merchant cash advance agreements. With extensive experience in navigating the complexities of these financial transactions, we are dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of our clients. Our strategic approach focuses on mitigating liabilities, negotiating favorable terms, and achieving the best possible outcomes. Trust us to provide you with the expert legal guidance and robust defense needed to manage and resolve your merchant cash advance disputes effectively.
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Liability Is One Conversation. Damages Are Another.
November 13, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
Liability Is One Conversation. Damages Are Another.
One of the more difficult conversations I have with clients involves the distinction between proving liability and proving damages. Whether we’re discussing a breach of contract, negligence, tortious interference, breach of fiduciary duty, or virtually any other civil claim, there are generally two separate questions: Can we establish that someone did something legally wrong? And...
When the Courts Look the Other Way: Ethics, Accountability, and My Growing Disappointment in the Legal System
November 13, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
When the Courts Look the Other Way: Ethics, Accountability, and My Growing Disappointment in the Legal System
Shame. One of the more disappointing realities of practicing law is discovering just how limited the courts can be when it comes to addressing what I believe are serious ethical concerns involving attorneys appearing before them. I recently experienced this firsthand in a matter where I was personally involved in litigation. The Court issued certain...
Honoring Your Opponent
November 12, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
Honoring Your Opponent
Honoring Your Opponent I had an interesting interaction with opposing counsel today during a hearing on a motion for summary judgment. At one point during the hearing, I requested additional time from the Court. To my surprise, opposing counsel not only indicated that my request was acceptable, but offered what I consider to be a...
You Can’t Restrain the Money and Then Declare a Default When It Doesn’t Arrive
November 12, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
You Can’t Restrain the Money and Then Declare a Default When It Doesn’t Arrive
You Can’t Restrain the Money and Then Declare a Default When It Doesn’t Arrive A lot of merchant cash advance disputes ultimately end in settlement. Not necessarily because either party is right or wrong, but because settlement is often the most practical and economically sensible solution. But what happens after the settlement is signed can...
Connecting the Dots: How Meditation Will Make You a Better Communicator
November 11, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
Connecting the Dots: How Meditation Will Make You a Better Communicator
Connecting the Dots How does meditation work exactly? More specifically, how does the simple act of breathing lead to better communication? How does it ease anxiety (aside from the physical benefits)? First, let’s abandon the term “meditation” for now. Let’s just call it a breath practice. Takes some of the weight off the whole process....
Finding Your Mantra: A Personal Practice of Breathing, Being, and Letting Go.
November 11, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
Finding Your Mantra: A Personal Practice of Breathing, Being, and Letting Go.
Not Now, Brain: Finding Your Own Meditation Mantras I try to meditate every morning. Of course, it doesn’t always work out that way, but being able to roll with the day is an important part of the process as well. Some days, that means a nice, early morning meditation. Other days, it’s a little breathwork,...
An Accent Is Not a Disability: Why I Confronted a Court Reporter During a Deposition
November 10, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
An Accent Is Not a Disability: Why I Confronted a Court Reporter During a Deposition
I had an experience during a recent deposition that left me both angry and disappointed, but also reminded me of something fundamental about my role as an attorney: Sometimes defending your client means standing up for them in ways that have nothing to do with the legal issues in the case. My client is a...
BEST DEFENSE: The Most Important Thing You Can Do When Struggling With a Merchant Cash Advance: Request a Reconciliation in Writing
November 10, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
BEST DEFENSE: The Most Important Thing You Can Do When Struggling With a Merchant Cash Advance: Request a Reconciliation in Writing
One of the most important pieces of advice I give clients who are struggling with merchant cash advance (MCA) agreements is relatively simple: Request a reconciliation, in writing, and in accordance with the terms of your agreement. In fact, in many of the MCA litigation matters I handle, a merchant’s written request for reconciliation becomes...
A Victory for Small Businesses: Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Flexibility Capital
November 10, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
A Victory for Small Businesses: Court Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Flexibility Capital
A significant victory for my client, Ginsa Brands LLC, and an encouraging development for merchants fighting abusive merchant cash advance practices. I’m proud to report that the Court has granted my application for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) against Flexibility Capital Inc. in connection with a merchant cash advance agreement that, in my view, was...
Why I’m (Almost) Subpoena-Proof
November 10, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
Why I’m (Almost) Subpoena-Proof
Sometimes the best response to a subpoena is simply having nothing to produce. From time to time, after obtaining a judgment against one of my clients, an attorney will send my office a subpoena seeking financial information about that client. Usually, the objective is obvious: identify bank accounts, assets, or other sources of money to...
The Difference Between Threats and Action
November 9, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
The Difference Between Threats and Action
Why I’ve learned that the loudest voices are rarely the ones worth fearing. All bark and no bite as they say. Recently, someone who brought a legal claim against me, which was subsequently dismissed, threatened to make my life “exponentially difficult.” The threats included all sorts of allegations and insinuations about my professional standing, my...
To Plaintiff’s Counsel: I Don’t Fucking Work for You.
November 9, 2026by Jeffrey Davis
To Plaintiff’s Counsel: I Don’t Fucking Work for You.
Why I refuse to rush my clients into settlements simply because the other side wants a quick resolution. Let me make something clear to the attorneys representing plaintiffs in merchant cash advance litigation: I don’t work for you. I don’t work for your clients, either. And while I respect the courts (mostly) and their interest...
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