David Nelson Bruce is a lawyer practicing contract litigation, complex and multi-district litigation, commercial litigation and 8 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from American University, School of International Service in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years. David practices at Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP in Seattle, WA.
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Areas of Law
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Contracts 1
- Contract Litigation
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Litigation 2
- Complex and Multi-District Litigation
- Civil Litigation
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Commercial Law 2
- Commercial Litigation
- Complex Commercial Litigation
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Government 3
- Government Risk Management
- Governmental Liability
- Local Government Liability
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Environmental Law 1
- Landslides and Subsidence
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Municipal Law 1
- Municipal Defense
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Discrimination
Practice Details
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Firm InformationPositionSenior CounselFirm NameSavitt Bruce & Willey LLP
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Representative Cases & TransactionsCasesBaerwaldt v. City of Seattle, et al. Defended challenge under Initiative-91 to agreement among the City of Seattle, King County
Chris Hansen's ArenaCo regarding public financing for a new NBA basketball arena in Seattle
prepared
argued motion to dismiss on behalf of all defendants
obtained dismissal of all claims on ripeness grounds.Otrubova v. City of Seattle. Defended City against tort
inverse condemnation claims alleging damages caused by stormwater outfall
obtained summary judgment on some claims
complete defense verdict at jury trial on remaining claims
argued all results on appeal,
prevailed in Court of Appeals.Lane v. Port of Seattle, et al. Defended King County in class action alleging that acquisition of rail corridor for use in trail system exceeded governmental authority
obtained dismissal of all claims on summary judgment.P
e Cameron v. Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority, et al. Defended inverse condemnation
constitutional claims arising from City of Seattle's participation in regional transit authority construction project
obtained summary judgment on all claims
defended judgment on appeal
prevailed in the Ninth Circuit.Alki Condominium Association v. City of Seattle. Defended City against multi-million dollar l
slide damage claims
obtained complete defense verdict at jury trial.Davis et al. v. City of Seattle, et al. Defended Superintendent of Seattle City Light against sex
gender discrimination claims under state law
equal protection claims under federal law
obtained dismissal of all claims by summary judgment.In the Matter of Christine O. Gregoire, et al. Conducted investigation of claims of ethical violations asserted against Attorney General.
Streeter & Associates v. Largo. Defended breach of contract claims
developed
prosecuted counterclaims for architectural malpractice
obtained dismissal of all claims against client, settlement in client's favor,
substantial award of attorneys' fees incurred.Correa v. City of Seattle. Defended City against retaliation
employment discrimination claims
obtained dismissal of all claims by summary judgment.SigmaTek v. Dixon. Prosecuted trade secret
non-compete claims against former employee
obtained preliminary injunction following evidentiary hearing
then favorable settlement.Valley Medical Center Governance Issues. Undertook detailed analysis of possible conflicts issues for publicly-owned hospital,
prepared a conflict of interest policy for the Valley Medical Center Board of Trustees.Mystic Ltd. v. Georgia-Pacific Corporation. Prosecuted breach of contract
Robinson-Patman claims against major paper manufacturer
obtained favorable settlement.
Experience
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Bar Admission & MembershipsAdmissions1991, Ohio (Inactive)
U.S. Court of Appeals
1985, Washington
U.S. District Court
MembershipsWashington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington
Washington State Bar Association. -
Education & CertificationsLaw SchoolCornell Law School
Class of 1985
J.D.
magna cum laude
Cornell Law School
Class of 1985
J.D.
1985 Lead Note Editor
Cornell Law School
Class of 1985
J.D.
Cornell International Law Journal
Cornell Law School
Class of 1985
J.D.
Associate
Cornell Law School
Class of 1985
J.D.
Cornell International Law Journal
Other EducationAmerican University, School of International Service
Class of 1981
B.A.
summa cum laude
Cornell Law School
Class of 1984
magna cum laude
Cornell Law School
Class of 1984
1985 Lead Note Editor
Cornell Law School
Class of 1984
Cornell International Law Journal
Cornell Law School
Class of 1984
Associate
Cornell Law School
Class of 1984
Cornell International Law Journal
David Nelson Bruce
Joshua Green Building1425 Fourth Avenue, Suite 800Seattle, WA 98101-2272U.S.A.
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