ABOUT BRUCE T. CLARK, Attorney at Law
- License to Practice Law – Washington State
- CPA – Inactive in Good Standing
- B.A. Accounting 1983 Seattle University
- J.D. 1992 Seattle University
- M.A. National Security and Strategic Studies 2004 U.S. Naval War College
- Member of…
- California State Bar Association
- Washington State Bar Association
- Washington Society of CPAs
I joined the Navy right after high school in 1974, served on aircraft carriers and with Special Warfare, and when my first enlistment was over I went directly to college. I earned my Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting at Seattle University in 1983 and then went to work for one of the Big-8 Accouting Firms, Coopers & Lybrand and earned my CPA license. I was commissioned as an Ensign in the Naval Reserve in 1988, just about the time I left the accounting world for law school. I finished law school in 1992 and worked as an associate attorney for a law firm in California for one year. When I returned home in 1994, I opened my own practice and have been practicing solo ever since.
My naval career was long and rewarding, leading to my eventual promotion to Commander, and to graduation from the U.S. Naval War College in 2003. I was asked to become a professor for the Naval War College, a position I hold to this day, teaching a Masters level class here in the Northwest. I also taught Business Law and Accounting at Tacoma Community College, as well as several other institutions.
My Navy career was long and rewarding, leading to my promotion to COMMANDER, U.S. Navy. My last duty station was Kandahar, Afghanistan. I graduated from the U.S. Naval War College in 2004 and was asked to become a professor for the Naval War College, a position I hold to this day. I also teach Business Law and Accounting courses at several local universities or colleges
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I have been married almost 38 years to my lovely wife, Jodie, and we have five children: Becky (married to Zack), who holds a Masters Degree from U.W. in Public Health and has two wonderful daughters; Sarah (married to Chris) who is an M.D. and has two wonderful daughters and an infant son; Michael (married to Megan) how is an Engineer with a leading energy company; Rachel (married to Anthony) who is a law enforcement officer; and Matthew (married to Raye) who is a US Marine Captain. All have college degrees and all have careers in their fields. I am still an avid swimmer, hiker and biker, and Jodie and I are still active in our parish and in Marriage Encounter.