DAVID M. BOWMAN

Practice Emphasis
Technology
Employment Law
Commercial Finance
Real Estate
Leasing

David's practice focuses on advising and representing small businesses and individuals in business transactions, employment law matters, and legislative affairs. His legal experience and interests include:

• Drafting, negotiating, and reviewing technology, commercial finance, real estate, and other business transactions.
  
  
• Counseling clients regarding a variety of employment law matters: drafting and reviewing employment policies, handbooks, and agreements; investigating claims of discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination; and representing clients in early dispute resolution—where appropriate—before formal litigation ensues.
  
  
• Advocating for clients at all levels of local and state government regarding development, revision, and implementation of laws affecting small businesses, employment, transportation, and the environment.

Prior to joining Peterson Russell Kelly in 2006, David was an associate with the Seattle office of Davis Wright Tremaine LLP and counsel with the Washington State House of Representatives.

Education
J.D., University of Washington School of Law, 1998 Washington Law Review, Executive Board, Managing Editor
B.F.A., New York University, 1989

Bar/Court Admissions. 
Admitted to the Washington Bar, 1998
Admitted to the United States District Court, Western District of Washington, 1999
Admitted to the United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington, 2000
Admitted to the United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2004

Seminars & Publications
Speaker, "Solid Real Estate Financing Strategies," NBI, 2008
Chair, "Davis Wright Tremaine Annual Employment Law Seminar," 2005
Speaker, "Avoiding Employee Termination Lawsuits," NBI, 2005
Speaker, "Minimizing Risk and Avoiding Liability When Terminating Employees, Council on Education in Mgmt, 2004

Professional & Civic Involvement
American Bar Association
Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association