Areas of Practice
David Voyles is a member of Lane Powell’s Complex Litigation and Aviation Practice Groups. Within Lane Powell’s Aviation Group, he represents individuals and businesses primarily in aircraft transactions, both domestically and internationally, and in ensuring regulatory compliance relating to aircraft ownership and operation. He also represents pilots and mechanics in FAA and NTSB proceedings. His experience in Lane Powell’s Complex Litigation Group centers on product liability litigation, representation of financial institutions in securities litigation and lender-liability matters, and in representing long term care and seniors housing providers in various litigation disputes.
Professional Experience
- Lane Powell PC (2008-Present)
- Standard Pacific Homes, Inc., Assistant Construction Manager (2004-2005)
- United States Marine Corps, Captain (1998-2003)
Admitted to Practice
- Washington
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
- U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington
Academics
- University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2008)
- Lead Articles Editor, San Diego Law Review
- University of Washington (B.A.,History, 1998)
- Member, History Honors Society
Practice Group and Specialty Team Memberships
- Aviation
- Litigation
- Long Term Care and Seniors Housing
- Securities Litigation
Publications
- “A Company Involved in Litigation Retains a Public Relations Firm. Are the Company’s Communications Among its Attorneys and PR Team Privileged?” Puget Sound Business Journal ADR and Litigation Q&A Column Titled “Ask the Legal Professionals” (March 30, 2012)
- Contributing author to Ralph H. Folsom, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS, PRACTITIONER TREATISE SERIES (West, 2011-2012 ed.) (Appendix on the U.S./EU Open Skies Agreement)
- “Broker-dealers Could Be Given a Higher Fiduciary Standard,” Portland Business Journal, Co-author (August 20, 2010)
Speaking Engagements
- “Flying Candidates for Political Office, and the Federal Aviation Regulations and Federal Election Laws,” King County Bar Association’s 39th Annual Aviation Law and Insurance Seminar (October 14, 2012)
Professional and Community Activities
- Panel Attorney, Aircraft Owner and Pilots Association (“AOPA”)
- United States Naval Institute
- Volunteer Attorney, Greenwood Neighborhood Legal Clinic
- Northwest Little League, Umpire and Assistant Coach