David Bruce

About David Bruce

Dave’s 30 years of litigating in both the public sector and in private practice have allowed him to handle nearly every type of case, and his 20 years of experience in representing public entities have given him a unique ability to defend government entities and managers against all manner of challenges. Dave also has a long history defending government entities in landslide cases in Washington and other states. His record of success both in trial and on appeal demonstrates his ability to identify and communicate his client\'s winning argument. Before establishing Savitt Bruce & Willey with Jim Savitt in Dave served as Assistant City Attorney for the City of Seattle, in the Civil Division, and before that tried criminal cases as Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for King County. Dave began his career at the Perkins Coie firm. He is a graduate, magna cum laude, of the Cornell Law School.

Experience

1. Partner

   Savitt Bruce & Willey Llp

   Jan 1999 — Present

Education

• American University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), summa cum laude

• Cornell Law School

  J.D., magne cum laude

  1982 — 1985