David Bratz has represented vessel owners and maritime employers in all aspects of maritime litigation and in U.S. Coast Guard casualty hearings. He also has represented maritime and non-maritime employers in employment disputes in state and federal courts and in various administrative agencies, such as the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Washington Human Rights Commission. David has consulted with employers in risk management and employment practices, and frequently conducted anti-harassment and human resources training for management and supervisory personnel of the Firm's employer clients.

David started with LeGros Buchanan & Paul in 1991. Throughout his career David developed a reputation in the marine industry for handling difficult cases, and has represented vessel owners in many high profile casualty claims.  He has spoken to employer and maritime groups on risk management and employment law issues, and at CLEs as well.

David lives in Anacortes, Washington. He graduated Western Washington University in 1982 (magna cum laude) as the Outstanding Graduate in Philosophy, and is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Law (J.D. 1985 with Honors), where he was a member and published author on the Law Review.

David is admitted to practice in the state courts of Washington (1985) and Alaska (2005), and is also admitted to the bars of the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. District Courts for Alaska and the Western District of Washington.