David A. Goicoechea

Law Practice

Mr. Goicoechea comes to GB+S as an accomplished litigator in the state and federal courts of both Washington and Idaho.

Prior to joining GB+S, Mr. Goicoechea gained extensive experience in the area of insurance defense while a partner with a Washington law firm specializing in that field of practice. In his over 25 years in practice, Mr. Goicoechea gained a reputation as a top-tier attorney recognized for his ability to grasp difficult issues. For example, Mr. Goicoechea routinely handled cases dealing with complex fact patterns involving areas such as biomechanical engineering, medical procedures, and other sciences, and was able to not only digest those subject matters but, more importantly, effectively communicate the salient points in trial leading to verdicts in his clients’ favor. As a by-product of his litigation experience, Mr. Goicoechea is also well versed in negotiations, arbitrations, and mediations.

Since joining GB+S in 2011, Mr. Goicoechea’s practice focuses on the litigation, negotiation, arbitration and mediation of complex insurance coverage cases, medical malpractice defense, agricultural claims, products liability, and complex personal injury claims.

bar admissions Bar Admissions

  • Idaho
  • Washington

court admissions Court Admissions

  • Idaho State Court
  • Washington State Court
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Washington
  • United States District Court, Idaho
  • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

education Education

  • Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 1985, cum laude
  • Boise State University, B.A., 1974

Professional Activities & Associations

  • Idaho State Bar
  • Washington State Bar

Community Activities

Co-developed THE BOOST program at Windsor Elementary School in Cheney, Washington – a grass roots program for children that instills empathy, confidence, kindness, and achievement.

Published Decisions

  • Burnet v. Spokane Ambulance, 54 Wash.App. 162, 772 P.2d 1027 (Wash.Ct.App. 1989)
  • Union Warehouse and Supply Co. v. Illinois R.B. Jones, Inc. 128 Idaho 660, 917 P.2d 1300 (1996)

Community Activities

  • Ontario, Oregon Little League and Babe Ruth baseball associations (1989-1993)
  • Blessed Sacrament Parish Council

Publications & Presentations

  • Construction Documentation, Chapter 10, Oregon CLE (1989)
  • Construction Law Symposium – Delay Damages (1993)