Savitt Bruce & Willey LLPSenior Counsel

David Nelson Bruce

About David Nelson Bruce

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

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Labor and Employment 1
    • Discrimination
  • Other 8
    • Contract Litigation
    • Complex and Multi-District Litigation
    • Complex Commercial Litigation
    • Government Risk Management
    • Governmental Liability
    • Local Government Liability
    • Landslides and Subsidence
    • Municipal Defense

Practice Details

  • Firm Information
    Position
    Senior Counsel
    Firm Name
    Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Baerwaldt 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

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1991, Ohio (Inactive)
    U.S. Court of Appeals
    1985, Washington
    U.S. District Court
    Memberships
    Washington State Association of Municipal Attorneys
    Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington
    Washington State Bar Association.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cornell 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 Education
    American 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

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Joshua Green Building1425 Fourth Avenue, Suite 800Seattle, WA 98101-2272U.S.A.

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