Duncan Emerson Manville
Savitt Bruce & Willey LLP • Seattle, WA
Construction DevelopmentLitigation Appeals Construction & Development
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Contact
Email
Phone
(206) 693-4774
Address
Joshua Green Building, Seattle, WA, 98101-2272, US
Professional
About
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.
About Construction Development Law
Construction attorneys handle legal matters in the building industry including contracts, disputes, liens, and regulatory compliance. Common matters include construction contracts, mechanic's liens, defect claims, delay disputes.
Credentials
Education
1999 University of Chicago Law School JD - Juris Doctor with Honors 1990 Princeton University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2015 Top 100 Attorneys in Washington, Washington Super Lawyers 2015 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2015 AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell 2014 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers 2013 Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
Associations
2004 - Present On the Boards Board of Directors 2000 - Present King County Bar Association Member 2000 - Present Washington State Bar Association Member 2000 - Present Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington Member 2002 - 2009 Federal Bar Association of the Western District of Washington Chair, Website/Communications Committee
Speaking
2014 Landslides: The Science, Changing Regulations, Risk Assessment in Public Policy and Proof in Litigation Landslide Risk Assessment in a Litigation Context 2013 Oregon Library Association Conference Libraries, Internet Filters, the First Amendment and the Law 2011 Washington Library Association Conference Internet Filtering in Public Libraries: Bradburn, et al. v. North Central Regional Library District 2009 Advanced E-Discovery Conference E-discovery 2007 Legal Aspects of Condominium Development and Homeowners' Associations Issues relating to condominium development and the management of homeowners' associations
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Updated: Jun 08, 2026