Aglaia Davis

Aglaia Davis is a litigation attorney and legal writing consultant associated with Petrus Law in New York. Her practice centers on complex legal research, drafting briefs, appellate advocacy, and strategic litigation support for solo practitioners and smaller firms. She works across civil and criminal disputes, helping attorneys analyze legal questions, develop written arguments, prepare motions, and address procedural issues that can shape the course of a case.

Davis studied at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University. She was admitted to the New York bar in 2002 and the New Jersey bar in 2019. Her professional development has emphasized research-intensive litigation and legal writing. This background supports work that requires identifying controlling authority, interpreting complex records, and translating complicated legal questions into organized arguments for courts and opposing counsel.

Her experience includes appellate briefing and advocacy, including an immigration appeal before the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit that resulted in a remand to the Board of Immigration Appeals. She has also worked on a manslaughter appeal and large federal entertainment litigation. Additional matters span civil litigation, criminal cases, matrimonial issues, immigration, and maritime law, with attention to discovery and dispositive motions.

Aglaia Davis brings a research and writing focus to litigation teams handling demanding motions, appeals, and case assessments. Her work can include analyzing evidentiary records, coordinating with expert witnesses, developing settlement approaches, and drafting arguments responsive to a case’s procedural posture. She supports attorneys who need detailed legal analysis and clear written advocacy as matters advance through negotiations, court proceedings, or appellate review.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Law Office of Paul D. Petrus Jr. & Associates P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• New Jersey

Education

• Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• New York University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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