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Dave

David M. Schoeggl

ShareholderInsurance Team Chair

Dave Schoeggl focuses his practice on complex high-stakes trials and arbitrations for clients including national and international insurers, the aviation industry, product manufacturers, and local businesses facing difficult or unusual claims.

Dave is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Seattle University School of Law, and a frequent speaker at regional and national seminars. In addition, he mediates insurance and aviation disputes, and acts as an expert witness on insurance and insurance claim handling issues.

Dave has twice been named "Seattle Lawyer of the Year" in insurance litigation by Best Lawyers® and is recognized for his work by Chambers & Partners and Thomson Reuters.

Professional Experience

Seattle University School of Law, Adjunct Professor, Insurance Law (1998-Present)

Mills Meyers Swartling (2000-2014)

Lane Powell PC (1983-1999)

Community Involvement

Washington State Bar Association, Disciplinary Board Hearing Officer

Alaska State Bar Association, Member

Oregon State Bar Association, Member

King County Bar Association, Aviation Section, Chair (1989)

American Bar Association

Air and Space Law Section
Tort and Insurance Section
Litigation Section
Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee

Federal Bar Association, Western District of Washington, Member

Aviation Insurance Association, Member

Defense Research Institute, Member

International Association of Defense Counsel, Member

Northwest Insurance Claims Association, Member

Northwest Aviation Insurance Association, Member

Sound Experience, Board Member

Thought Leadership

October 23, 2024Event / CLE
Ethical Considerations – Switching Sides
The Seminar Group | Portland, Oregon
August 15, 2024News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2025 Recognizes 128 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
July 31, 2024News
Fifty-seven Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2024
Awards & Honors
June 6, 2024News
Lane Powell Ranked Again Among Top Firms in 2024 Chambers® USA
Awards & Honors
August 17, 2023News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2024 Recognizes 123 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
July 31, 2023News
Forty-seven Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2023
Awards & Honors
October 28, 2022Publication
Structured Settlements Are Back - After Two Years Of Court Closures And Low Rates
Forbes
August 18, 2022News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2023 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
July 14, 2022News
Forty-four Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2022
Awards & Honors
August 19, 2021News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2022 Recognizes 90 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
July 15, 2021News
Forty-Three Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers for 2021
Awards & Honors
August 20, 2020News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 Recognizes 92 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
July 16, 2020News
Thirty-Two Lane Powell Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers in Washington for 2020
Awards & Honors
August 15, 2019News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2020 Recognizes 63 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
July 9, 2019Event / CLE
Introduction to Transportation Law – It’s a Multi-Modal World Out There
ProLaw CLE | Webinar
June 18, 2019Event / CLE
Boeing 737 Max Grounding and LEAP-1B Early Removal: Legal Issues
Bird & Bird Aviation, Space & Defense Conference | Paris
June 10, 2019News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Nine Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
February 22, 2019Event / CLE
Turning the Tables: Taking the Offensive to Defend Bad Faith Lawsuits
Lorman Education Services | Webinar
November 15, 2018Publication
Third Circuit Again Reverses District Court's Preemption Ruling, This Time As to Conflict Preemption
Transportation Legal Update
August 15, 2018News
The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 Recognizes 62 Lane Powell Attorneys
Awards & Honors
June 18, 2018News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 14 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
August 15, 2017News
Fifty-nine Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers® in America 2018
Awards & Honors
June 9, 2017News
Thirty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 16 Named ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
August 17, 2016News
Fifty-one Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
Awards & Honors
October 9, 2015Event / CLE
Security, Safety, Liability and Insurance
University of Victoria | Vancouver, British Columbia
August 17, 2015News
Forty-eight Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016
Awards & Honors
June 12, 2015News
Thirty-two Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and 11 Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors
March 27, 2015Event / CLE
Pro Bono for Aviation Lawyers
Southern Methodist University | Irving, Texas
August 18, 2014News
Fifty-One Lane Powell Attorneys Named in The Best Lawyers in America® 2015
Awards & Honors
June 13, 2014News
Thirty-five Lane Powell Attorneys Named ‘Washington Super Lawyers’ and Fifteen Named as ‘Washington Rising Stars’
Awards & Honors

Practices & Industries

Class Actions
Commercial Litigation
ERISA, Life, Health & Disability
Insurance
Transportation

Education

University of Washington School of Law, J.D., with honors, 1983
- Washington Law Review, Executive Articles Editor
University of Washington, B.A., with honors, 1980

Admissions

Washington
Alaska
Oregon
U.S. District Court, Eastern and Western Districts of Washington
U.S. District Court, District of Alaska
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

Honors

"Seattle Lawyer of the Year," Best Lawyers®, Insurance Litigation (2020, 2024)

Chambers® USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business, Insurance (2024)

"Washington Super Lawyer," Thomson Reuters, Insurance Coverage (2003-2006, 2009, 2011-2023); Civil Litigation: Defense (2003-2006, 2009, 2011-2024)

AV Preeminent® in Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™

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