Bruce Winchell

Bruce Winchell

also known as Bruce A. Winchell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 41 years

Insurance Lawyer at Seattle, WA
Practice Areas: Insurance, Contracts & Agreements

1000 2nd Ave., Suite. 3000, Seattle, WA

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Licenses

Licensed in Oregon for 17 years

State: Oregon

Acquired: 2009

Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 41 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1984

Voluntarily Resigned

No misconduct found

Location

Mills Meyers Swartling P.S.

1000 2nd Ave., Suite. 3000, Seattle, WA, 98104-1064

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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2009 | Business

The consumate professional

I've had the honor of knowing Bruce since the early 1990's. We are both members of a family based nonprofit organization. He is a past board member and officer, and is a current "finance sub-committee" member. His service, and expertise, to the organization in matters of law, insurance, and a...ccounting has been extremely generous. He is a class act in his fields, and has a very approachable demeanor. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bruce my family or friends.

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Best Lawyers In America, Professional Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2018

Best Lawyers In America, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America®

2017

Best Lawyers In America, Professional Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2017

Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine

2017

Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2017

Best Lawyers In America, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2016

Best Lawyers In America, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2016

Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine

2016

Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2016

Best Lawyers In America, Professional Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2015

Best Lawyers In America, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2015

Top Attorneys in Washington, Seattle Met Magazine

2015

Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2015

Best Lawyers In America, Professional Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2014

Best Lawyers In America, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2014

Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2014

Best Lawyers In America, Professional Malpractice Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2013

Seattle’s Top Rated Lawyers®, Insurance Law, National Law Journal

2013

Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2013

Best Lawyers In America®, Insurance & Professional Malpractice, Best Lawyers In America®

2012

Seattle’s Top Rated Lawyers®, Insurance Law, The National Law Journal

2012

Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2012

Best Lawyers In America®, Insurance & Professional Malpractice, Best Lawyers In America®

2011

Super Lawyers®, Thomson Reuters

2011

Best Lawyers In America®, Insurance & Professional Malpractice, Best Lawyers In America®

2010

Best Lawyers In America®, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2010

Seattle Top Lawyers, Seattle Metropolitan Magazine

2010

Washington Super Lawyers, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

2009

Best Lawyers In America®, Insurance Law, Best Lawyers In America®

2008

Selected to Best Lawyers In America®, Best Lawyers In America®

Work Experience

1997 - Present

Shareholder, Mills Meyers Swartling

1991 - 1997

Partner, Lane Powell

1984 - 1991

Associate, Lane Powell

1978 - 1981

Certified Public Accountant, Arthur Anderson & Co

Associations

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Wedgewood Swim Club

Past Board Member & Past Board Chair

William L. Dwyer Inn of Court

Member

Bayview Senior Housing Community

Board Member

University of Washington School of Law

Mentor

American Bar Association

Member

Federal Bar Association

Member

Seattle World School

Volunteer Tutor

Bayview Senior Housing Community

Board Chair

King County Association for Sickle Cell Anemia

Board Member, Officer

Moot Court and Mock Trial Competitions

Frequent Judge

2012 - 2012

United Friends Group Home

Board of Governors

2004 - 2005

Washington State Bar Association, Litigation Section

Chair

2001 - 2006

Washington State Bar Association

Executive Committee

2001 - 2008

King County Judicial Campaign Ethics Committee

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Insurance Coverage

Commercial Claim

Professional Practice

Coverage Claim

Legal Services Coordination

Trial & Appeal

Obtained verdict in favor of client

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Education

1984

University of Washington School of Law

JD

1978

Southern Illinois University

BA

1978

Certified Public Accountant

CPA

Speaking Engagements

2015

Personal Injury Claims: The insurance Defense Perspective

Insurer's Defense of Insured: Ethical Traps

2013

WSBA CLE "Pre-Trial Practice" Seminar, Author & Presenter

Tips for Effective and Efficient Case Management: Streamlining Cases without Sacrificing Quality

2013

Insurance Law: The Litigation Process, Program Co-chair and Presenter

Written Discovery

2013

Insurance Bad Faith Law in Washington State, Author & Presenter

Duty of Defense Counsel

2012

WSBA CLE Seminar, Co-chair

Insurance Law 301: Intermediate and Advanced Insights and Updates

2012

Insurance Fundamentals for Personal Injury Practice

Ethical Dilemmas

2011

Washington State Bar Association

Property Policies: Insurance Law 201

2011

National Business Institure

Overview of Property Policies: Insurance Law 201

2010

Washington State Bar Association

Bad Faith in Washington, Insurance Law Primer: Understanding the Essential Components

2010

National Business Institute

Gather Information Critical to Your Case, Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington

2010

National Business Institute

Bad Faith and Consent Judgments, Construction Defect Litigation: From A to Z

2009

National Business Institute

Real-Life Resolution Strategies of Bad Faith Claims: Discovery in Washington

2009

National Business Institute

Keys to Successful Bad Faith Litigation

2008

National Business Institute

Insurance Coverage Litigation: Ethical Issues in Insurance Law

2008

National Business Institute

Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington: Emerging Issues in Washington Insurance Law

2007

National Business Institute

Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington: Policy Holder's Perspective

2005

National Business Institute

Clarifying the Policy's Intent: Keys to Litigating Washington Bad Faith Cases

2004

National Business Institute

Discovery in Washington Bad Faith LItigation: Depositions--Plaintiff Perspective

2003

National Business Institute

Discovery in Washington Bad Faith Litigation: Discovery Techinques from the Plaintiff's Perspective

2000

National Business Institute

Bad Faith Litigation in Washington: The Ins and Outs of Discovery

1999

Washington State Bar Association

Insurance Coverage for the Year 2000 Computer Problems

1992

Litigation Services Conference

Accountant's Liability

Publications

2015

LexisNexis Practice Guide: Washington Insurance Litigation Contributing Author

2013

Insurance Bad Faith Law in Washington State Duty of Defense Counsel

2011

Coursebook Overview of Property Policies

2011

Coursebook Property Policies, Insurance Law

2010

Coursebook Gather Information Critical to Your Case, Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington

2010

Cousebook Bad Faith in Washington, Insurance Law Primer: Understanding the Essential Components

2010

Coursebook Bad Faith and Consent Judgments, Construction Defect Litigation: From A to Z

2009

Coursebook Plaintiff's Discovery and Damages, Bad Faith Claims

2009

Coursebook Bad Faith Litigation, Insurance Coverage Litigation

2008

Coursebook Gather Information Critical to Your Case, Bad Faith Insurance Claims in Washington

2008

Coursebook Common Ethical Issues and How To Respond, Insurance Coverage Litigation

Languages

English

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