Atty. David W. Duce

Atty. David W. Duce

Attorney David Duce is a lifetime resident of Snohomish County. Since 1985 David’s work has focused on injury litigation.

Everett Everett 41 J. Erfahrung 41 year
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Profile Summary

About David W. Duce at a glance

David W. Duce is an Attorney based in Everett, Washington, practicing at Sullivan Law Group, PLLC. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Washington (1985), U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington (1985), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Federal District Court (1991). Educated at Pepperdine University School of Law (J.D., 1984). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of David received his law degree, awarded Magna Cum Laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1984, He graduated as the law school’s Terry M, and Giles Honor Scholar. Serands clients in Everett, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Attorney David Duce is a lifetime resident of Snohomish County
  • Since 1985 David’s work has focused on injury litigation
  • He has successfully represented hundreds of people who have suffered a serious injury to themselves or experienced the death of a loved one
  • BIOGRAPHICAL OVERVIEW David received his law degree, awarded Magna Cum Laude, from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1984
  • He graduated as the law school’s Terry M. Giles Honor Scholar
  • He was also awarded the American Jurisprudence Award for excellent achievement in the Study of Evidence and was published in the University’s Law Review
  • Following graduation from law school, David clerked for Judge Paul Hansen of the Snohomish County Superior Court
  • He began his private practice of law in May 1985
  • David Joined the law firm of Duce Geheret & Duce in 1985, In 1991 he formed Duce Bastian Peterson where he worked for 29 years representing clients who suffered life changing injuries or the wrongful death of a family member
  • In July of 2020 David took a three year sabbatical to lead a group of fulltime missionaries in Lima Peru
  • In August 2023 David returned to the practice of injury law at the The Sullivan Law Group
  • David is admitted to the Washington State Bar Association, the United States Federal District Court (Western District of Washington) and the United States Supreme Court Bar
  • He is a long time Eagle member of the Washington State Association for Justice and the former Chairman of the Professional Negligence Section of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association
  • David Duce is an “AV Rated” attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
  • An “AV Rating” is awarded when a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence
  • An attorney with this rating has usually practiced law for many years and is recognized by peers as possessing the highest levels of skill and integrity

Practice Areas Explained

David W. Duce's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David W. Duce handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wrongful Death

David W. Duce is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Washington →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David W. Duce is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Washington →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Everett are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David W. Duce

Where is David W. Duce's law office located?
David W. Duce's law practice is located in Everett, Washington. The firm is Sullivan Law Group, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David W. Duce handle?
David W. Duce focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has David W. Duce practiced law?
David W. Duce has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did David W. Duce go to law school?
David W. Duce earned their education at (J.D., 1984).
How can I contact David W. Duce for a consultation?
You can contact David W. Duce directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David W. Duce received?
David W. Duce's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Pepperdine University School of Law
- 1984

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Federal District Court
Admitted: 1991

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