David Michael Bowman

David Michael Bowman

5.0
Rating: 7.6

Licensed for 27 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Constitutional

2411 W 14th St, Phoenix, AZ

This attorney is currently not accepting new clients.
Reason: In-House Counsel

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 90%

Senior Associate General Counsel overseeing employment law matters for one of the nation's largest community college systems.

27 years

90%
Constitutional 10%

First Amendment, especially freedom of expression issues.

7 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 4 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 27 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1998

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Maricopa County Community College District

2411 W 14th St, Phoenix, AZ, 85281

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David Michael Bowman's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kathleen | June 18, 2012 | Employment & Labor

David Michael Bowman Review

I have had the pleasure of working with Mr. David Bowman for the past several months on rather complex human resources issues. Mr. Bowman has been very responsive to my requests, and has provided excellent information and counsel. One situation in particular has been on-going for several week...s. I very much appreciate Mr. Bowman's patience and continuous excellent service as we worked through all the aspects of this issue. I highly recommend Mr. David Bowman!

Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2009 | Business

Owner, Snap Fitness

I have used David for his expertise in lease negotiation as well as other legal matters pertaining to my business. As a first time small business owner, I needed someone who could help me to understand the lease negotiation process and to protect my interest during negotiations. David was professiona...l, knowledgeable and dedicated to obtaining an optimal outcome. He educated me where needed and helped me to secure a balanced lease. David’s vast experience was evident throughout the process. In addition, David is friendly, down to earth, and a pleasure to work with. Having dealt with many attorneys in the past, I am happy to recommend David as a first choice in business.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Commercial

Great Real Estate Lawyer

David was consistantly available, responsive and fair during a recent time sensitive Office Lease transaction. Without his assistance we may not have met the Tenant's other critical deadlines for occupancy. A great pleasure to work with.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Employment & Labor

A most informed and dedicated lawyer

David Bowman has represented my company in researching and advising various employment law issues and also in alerting us to various potential issue dormant within our corporate structure. His advice has been very germain and useful to my companies progress in navigating the various legal issues conf...ronting small businesses today. David is thoughtful and honest in his approach to us as a client and his services have been very valuable to us.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2008 | Real Estate

Client Review

David has handled a number of projects for us in the last year. Most dealt with real estate transacations where David created the entity and associated operating and shareholder agreements, reviewed and commented on purchases & sale documents along with title reports, and also negotiated terms of pro...ject financing with banks and private lenders on our behalf. I am very satisfied with the work that David has performed and have no hesitation in using David on future work.

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David Michael Bowman's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Deleo

Employment and labor lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. David is an exceptional attorney, counselor, and when necessary, a skilled advocate for his clients. He is knowledgeable, responsive, and well regarded by his peers for his proficiency handling employment issues, commercial transactions, and business entity related matters."

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Experience

Rating:  7.6 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2020 - Present

Senior Associate General Counsel, Maricopa County Community College District

2017 - 2020

Assistant City Attorney, Seattle City Attorney's Office

2014 - 2017

Senior HR Business Partner, EvergreenHealth

2012 - 2014

Staff Counsel, Washington Employers

2006 - 2011

Attorney, Peterson Russell Kelly PLLC

2005 - 2006

Counsel, Washington State House of Representatives

2004 - 2005

Attorney, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

2003 - 2004

Attorney, Snohomish County Public Defender Association

1998 - 2003

Attorney, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP

Associations

2005 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Washington

1999 - Present

United States District Court for the Western District of Washington

1998 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

American Bar Association

2008 - 2019

Redmond West Little League

Board Member and Officer

2007 - 2011

Bellevue Family YMCA

Board of Managers

2003 - 2004

Snohomish County Bar Association

Member

2001 - 2003

Cinema Seattle (Seattle International Film Festival)

Board of Directors

1998 - 2003

King County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Jamie McKenzie (Teamsters Local 117 v. Alaskan Copper Works)

Discharge for just cause UPHELD. 100% win for employer.

In re W.M.

ESD determination SET ASIDE; claimant disqualified from receiving benefits due to discharge for misconduct. 100% win for employer.

Alliance Machine Systems International

90% win for employer

Bargaining Adverse to Teamsters Local 690

Decertification of Union

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Education

1998

University of Washington School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

New York University

B.F.A.

N/A

Boston College

Speaking Engagements

2013

OSH Monthly Luncheon

Best Practices for Leak-Proof Drug & Alcohol Screening

2013

Learning & Development Series

Employment Law Update

2013

Eastern Washington Roundtable - Summer 2013

The Affordable Care Act: What Employers Need to Know

2013

Compliance & Practice Seminar

Pre-Employment Screening

2013

20th Annual College of Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Studies

Pre-Employment Screening

2012

Washington Employers Human Resource Management Training & Development

Laws of Access and Privacy in the Workplace

2012

Space Needle Manager Training

Labor "TIPS" for Managers

2012

Quarterly Breakfast Roundtable

Health Care Reform Briefing

2012

Legal Roundtable

Conducting Effective Internal Investigations

2012

Learning & Development Series

Employment Law Update

2012

Eastern Washington Roundtable - Autumn 2012

Independent Contractor Update

2011

EKCBA Business Section Luncheon

Employment Policies and Social Media: A Brave New World

2008

Real Estate Transactions Made Painless & Efficient

Solid Real Estate Financing Strategies

2005

National Business Institute Employment Law CLE

Avoiding Employee Termination Lawsuits

2005

DWT Annual Employment Law Seminar

Event Chair

2004

Council on Education in Management

Minimizing Risk and Avoiding Liability When Terminating Employees

Publications

2001

Tort & Insurance Law Journal, Vol. 36, p. 431 Recent Developments in Media Law and Defamation Torts (co-author)

2000

Tort & Insurance Law Journal, Vol. 35, p. 455 Recent Developments in Media Law and Defamation Torts (co-author)

1997

Washington Law Review, 72 Wash. L. Rev. 567 Comment, A Matter of Life and Death: Revising the Harmless Error Standard for Habeas Corpus Proceedings

Languages

English

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