Beyond Legal Limits
by David Goodnight
Hometown:
Bothell, WA
Place of Birth:
Seattle, WA
Church Affiliation:
Free Methodist
Number of Years Writing:
List of Other Publications and Year Published:

Co-author, "Defining the Scope of a General Mineral Reservation in Washington & Practical Tips for Drafting a Mineral Reservation," WSBA, Real Property, Probate & Trust Section (Spring 2005); author, "The Federal Communications Act of 1996: Section 253, Cooperative Federalism and the Role of the Federal Courts," Washington State Bar News (2002); author, Chapters 1, 2 and 2a, Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook, published by the Washington State Bar Association (2001); presenter, "Section 253, Cooperative Federalism and the Role of the Federal Courts," Local Telecommunications Infrastructure Conference, Law Seminars International, Los Angeles, CA (2001); author, Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook (1995); co-author, "Exactions, Extortions, Much Ado About Getting Nothing — Dolan v. City of Tigard," DeNovo (1995); co-author, "Making ADR Cost Effective: Simple Tips to Make ADR Work for You," Practicing Law Institute (1993); co-author, "Revisiting the Specious Morality of the Law: An Odd Comment On: Harris v. Forklift Systems, Inc.," DeNovo (1993); co-author, "CR 11 & The Nike Defense," DeNovo (1993); co-author, "Scott v. Pacific West Mountain Resort: Rights Dialect & the Problem of Pain," DeNovo (1993); co-author, "A Private Civil Disciplinary Action for Damages or What?," DeNovo (1992); co-author, "Animal Sacrifice and the Free Exercise of Religion," DeNovo (1992); author, Chapters 1-3, Washington Civil Procedure Deskbook (1992); author, "Spoliation of Evidence: The Unnecessary Tort," DePaul Journal of Health & Hospital Law (1992); co-author, "Sharp Teeth, Lock Jaw: Washington Civil Contempt Law," DeNovo (1992); co-author, "Berg v. Hudesman — The Abolition of Contract Law," DeNovo (1992); co-author, "Spoliation of Evidence & Records Retention," Transp. Lawyer (1992); co-author, "Records & Liability: What You Should Know," Constructor (1991); author, "Chaos on Appeal: The Tenth Circuit's Local Judge Rule," 67 Den.Univ.L.Rev.515 (1990)

Education:

- LL.M., Yale Law School (1990); editor, Yale Journal on Regulation

- J.D., Valparaiso University School of Law (1986); finalist, National Moot Court Finals

- B.A., magna cum laude, Greenville College (1983); president, student government; Forensic Award, Intercollegiate Competition

Employment:
Partner, co-chair of Seattle Trial group, Pro Bono partner (2000-2003), Dorsey & Whitney LLP (1999-2003); partner (1997-1999), associate (1990-1997), Bogle & Gates
Family:
Shelley, Audra, Ethan, Laura