David D. Buck
Principal
David concentrates his practice in real estate, including corporate counseling, financing, leasing, development, architecture, construction, property management, broker and escrow matters. He advises many companies and nonprofits doing business in the Pacific Northwest, including Harbor Properties, Inc., Vance Corporation, Emeritus Corporation, BNSF Railway, The Bullitt Foundation, Northwest Center, Multicare Health Systems, YMCA of Greater Seattle, Pioneer Human Services and the Seattle Aquarium Society.
Prior to entering private practice, David served as a law clerk to Judge Morell E. Sharp of the United States District Court of the Western District of Washington from 1977 to 1978.
Education and Admissions
David received his B.A. from Princeton University, cum laude, in 1971, and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center, with honors, in 1977. He is admitted to practice in Washington.
Memberships
American Bar Association, King County Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association
Professional and Community Activities
David is President of the Frye Art Museum Board of Trustees, Vice-President of the Seattle Chinese Garden Society, the immediate Past Chair of ArtsFund, and a member of the Advisory Board of The Film School. David is a graduate of Leadership Tomorrow.
Awards and Recognition
David was named one of "Seattle's Top Lawyers" by Seattle Magazine, one of "Seattle's Top Business Lawyers" by Seattle Business Monthly, and a Washington Super Lawyer®. David has also received annual Pro Bono Publico Commendations from the Washington State Bar Association.
