Atty. T. David Copley

Atty. T. David Copley

Mr. T.

Seattle Seattle 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About T. David Copley at a glance

T. David Copley is a personal injury, employment, whistleblower, securities, and product liability attorney based in Seattle, Washington. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1985), U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (1985), U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1986), and U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (1986). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law (J.D. Coordinating, 1984) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. T. David Copley is a lawyer practicing appeals, consumer and data privacy protection, employee benefits and retirement security and 8 other areas of law
  • T. received a B.A., Political Science and English degree from University of Iowa in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • T. practices in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

T. David Copley's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

T. David Copley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Washington →

Whistleblower & Retaliation

T. David Copley is one of 3,552 whistleblower attorneys indexed nationally. Browse whistleblower attorneys in Washington →

Securities Law

T. David Copley is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Washington →

Product Liability

T. David Copley is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Washington →

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 Seattle 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 T. David Copley

Where is T. David Copley's law office located?
T. David Copley's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does T. David Copley handle?
T. David Copley focuses on personal injury, employment, whistleblower, securities, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has T. David Copley practiced law?
T. David Copley has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did T. David Copley go to law school?
T. David Copley earned their education at (J.D. Coordinating, 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact T. David Copley for a consultation?
You can contact T. David Copley 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 T. David Copley received?
T. David Copley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Coordinating
Northwestern University School of Law
- 1984
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1985
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Admitted: 1985
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
Admitted: 1990
Washington
Admitted: 1990
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
Admitted: 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Admitted: 2005
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 2007
U.S. Court for Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 2015
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
Admitted: 2015
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2016
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2017

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