David J. Seeley

David Seeley’s practice is unique in that he represents clients in a wide variety of areas, including school law, commercial litigation, criminal law, and business law.

School Law

David advises and defends public school districts on a broad range of legal issues with a particular emphasis on: employment matters; employee and union grievances; collective bargaining agreement interpretation; student discipline; volunteer programs; and general issues involving students/parents and the day-to-day operation of schools.  Together with other PRK Livengood attorneys, he represents two major school districts.

Commercial Litigation

David’s commercial litigation practice is focused on contract disputes, insurance issues, and general counsel work.  He also represents clients in severe and traumatic personal injury cases.

Criminal Defense

Prior to entering private practice, David served ten years as the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for Clark County, Washington. He was involved in more than 150 criminal jury trials.  As a deputy prosecuting attorney, he handled several high profile murder cases, and a variety of other violent felony prosecutions.  David also spent two years working in the Child Abuse Intervention Center.  His current criminal defense practice is devoted to defending clients charged with all levels of crimes in the State of Washington.

Business Law

David also provides general legal counsel to business clients on corporate, real estate, transactional, and governance issues.

Additionally unique, is his past general counsel position for Marlon Brando (2000 to 2004).  Since Mr. Brando’s 2004 death, David has remained involved serving as general counsel to Brando Enterprises (formally, The Marlon Brando Living Trust).  He frequently travels to French Polynesia to assist with management of Brando Enterprises’ interests in Tetiaroa, a privately held atoll.

Personal

When not practicing law, David can be found golfing, traveling, or participating in outdoor recreational activities.  He enjoys spending most of his free time with his wife and two adult children or working on behalf of Tetiaroa Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Tetiaroa.