David Watnick
- Portland
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David focuses on contract disputes, class actions, consumer protection and false advertising suits, insurance recovery claims, and intellectual property litigation.
Known for his writing and oral advocacy skills, David Watnick is often brought into high-stakes disputes to handle key oral arguments. He has argued several motions in both state and federal courts, including numerous motions to dismiss, as well as preliminary injunction, evidentiary, and discovery motions.
David also frequently authors briefs in appellate courts across the country, including the Supreme Court of the United States. In addition to his merits-stage work, he has also represented Supreme Court litigants at the certiorari stage and in mandamus petition and emergency stay application briefings.
After graduating from Stanford Law School, David clerked for the Honorable Gilbert S. Merritt of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit and the Honorable Richard Seeborg of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. He received his bachelor's degree with distinction from the University of Michigan.
Areas of focus
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Education & Credentials
Education
- Stanford Law School, J.D., 2015
- University of Michigan, Ford School of Public Policy, B.A., with Distinction, 2010
Bar and Court Admissions
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Oregon
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California
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Washington
Related Employment
- Covington & Burling LLP, San Francisco, CA, Associate, 2017-2022
Clerkships
- Hon. Richard Seeborg, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
- Hon. Gilbert S. Merritt, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Professional Recognition
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2024-2025
