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Bruce Winchell
P: (206) 382-1000 Bruce Winchell focuses his practice on business litigation, insurance coverage litigation, and business advice. Bruce has extensive trial, arbitration and mediation experience. “I focus on preventing disputes in the first instance, and efficiently resolving disputes when they do arise.” In his free time, Bruce enjoys golf, gardening, travel, and tutoring ESL students. |
Practice Areas
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Coverage Litigation
- Business Advice
Education
- Southern Illinois University. B.A., 1978
- Certified Public Accountant, 1978
- University of Washington School of Law, J.D., 1984
Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
- U.S. District Court, District of Utah
- U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Representative Work
- Represented diversified holding company in coverage claims arising under multiple directors and officers policies.
- Represented large Seattle based retailer in a commercial claim arising out of investment in business operated by former senior employee.
- Represented members of professional practice in dispute with LLC members concerning non-compete and division of assets.
- Represented fish processing firm in coverage claim arising out of property damage from gas leak.
- Represented large agricultural processor in coordination of all legal services.
- Represented Seattle law firm in federal jury trial and Ninth Circuit appeal. Obtained verdict in favor of client.
Professional and Community Activities
- PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
- Washington State Bar Association (Executive Committee 2001-2006; Litigation Section, Chair 2004-2005)
- William L. Dwyer Inn of Court, Member
- Washington Society of Certified Public Accountants, Member
- Mentor for University of Washington School of Law Student
- COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
- Bayview Retirement Community (Board Member, 2011-Present)
- King County Association for Sickle Cell Anemia (Board Member and Officer)
- City Initiative Campaign (Legal Counsel)
- Wedgwood Swim Club (Board Member and Officer)
- Secondary Bilingual Orientation Center (Volunteer Tutor)
- King County Judicial Campaign Ethics Committee (Member, 2001-2008)
Recent Publications and Speaking Engagements
- PROPERTY POLICIES, Insurance Law 2011: Intermediate and Advanced Insight
WSBA CLE Seminar & Coursebook, 2011
Program Co-Chair - OVERVIEW OF PROPERTY POLICIES, Insurance Law 2011
NBI Seminar & Coursebook, 2011 - BAD FAITH AND CONSENT JUDGMENTS, Construction Defect Litigation: From A to Z
NBI Seminar & Coursebook, 2010 - BAD FAITH IN WASHINGTON, Insurance Law Primer: Understanding the Essential Components
WSBA CLE Seminar & Coursebook, 2010
Program Co-Chair - GATHERING INFORMATION CRITICAL TO YOUR CASE, Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington
NBI Seminar & Coursebook, 2010 - BAD FAITH LITIGATION
Insurance Coverage Litigation Coursebook, 2009 - PLAINTIFF’S DISCOVERY AND DAMAGES, Real-Life Resolution Strategies of Bad Faith Claims
NBI Seminar & Coursebook, 2009 - KEYS TO SUCCESSFUL BAD FAITH LITIGATION
NBI Seminar, 2009 - COMMON ETHICAL ISSUES AND HOW TO RESPOND
Insurance Coverage Litigation Coursebook, 2008 - GATHERING INFORMATION CRITICAL TO YOUR CASE, Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington
NBI Seminar, 2008
Recognition
- Best Lawyers in America® in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants, 2009, 2011 and 2012
- Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers.com, 2010-2011