Duncan E. Manville

Duncan E. Manville


Fennemore, P.C.

Recognized since 2018

Seattle, Washington

Practice Areas

Commercial Litigation

Corporate Governance Law

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Duncan has broad experience handling complex civil litigation matters. He has achieved outstanding results for his clients through a combination of zealous advocacy and creative problem-solving and counseling. He is well-versed in all phases of litigation, and has argued multiple cases before the Washington State Supreme Court.

Before joining Savitt Bruce & Willey, Duncan was a partner at Riddell Williams and a principal at Rafel Manville, both in Seattle. He is a cooperating attorney with the ACLU, and has represented the Fremont Sunday Market and many other clients pro bono. He is the Immediate Past President of the Board of Directors of On the Boards, a contemporary performing arts organization. Duncan is a graduate, cum laude, of the University of Chicago Law School.

When not in the office, Duncan spends as much time he can with his wife (also a lawyer) and their two lovely little girls. His other interests include cycling, hiking, and taking many, many photos, some of which are in focus.

Areas of Practice
Contracts and Commercial Litigation
Corporate Governance Disputes
Government Defense
Employment Litigation
Landslide Liability
Real Estate Litigation

Prior Professional Experience
Rafel Manville PLLC, Seattle WA, Principal, 2005-2007
Riddell Williams PS, Seattle WA, 2000-2005
Partner, 2005
Associate, 2000-2005
Sonnenschein Nath & Rosenthal LLP, Chicago IL, 1999-2000

Contact & Links
Location
  • Joshua Green Building, Suite 800
    1425 Fourth Avenue
    Seattle, WA 98101-2272
Education
  • University of Chicago, J.D., graduated 2000
Bar Admissions
  • Washington, State Bar Association
  • Illinois, State Bar Association (inactive)
Affiliations
  • American Civil Liberties Union of Washington - Cooperating Attorney, 2001-present
  • American Civil Liberties Union of Washington - Member of Legal Committee, 2009-2016
  • Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington - Co-Chair, Website/Communications Committee, 2002-2008
  • Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington - Editor, FBA-WDWA News, 2001-2008
  • On the Boards, Seattle, WA - Member of Board of Directors, 2004-present
  • On the Boards, Seattle, WA - Past President and member of Executive Committee, 2011-2015
  • On the Boards, Seattle, WA - President, 2007-2011
Court Admissions
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
  • United States District Court, Western District of Washington
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington

Fennemore, P.C.
Headquarters: Phoenix, Arizona

20 The Best Lawyers in America® awards

2 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America awards

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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
  • Selected to Best Lawyers in America, 2018
  • Selected to Washington Super Lawyers, 2008-2017
  • Selected to Washington Super Lawyers Top 100 List, 2015
  • Selected to Washington Rising Stars, 2002-2008
  • AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell (4.9 out of possible 5.0 peer review rating)
  • 10.0 Rating on Avvo.com
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Municipal Law

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