About Bruce A
Bruce A Winchell is a lawyer and certified public accountant practicing in Washington. He trained at the University of Washington School of Law and earned his J.D. in 1984. That legal education came after substantial study of the financial and regulatory systems that inform his work today.
He took the bar and built a practice in Washington state. Over the years he moved into roles that combined legal analysis and financial acumen. In 1997 he became a shareholder at Mills Meyers Swartling P.S., joining the firm’s ownership ranks and helping steer client work that touches both law and accounting.
Winchell completed the C.P.A. credential that now complements his legal license. That dual qualification shapes how he approaches matters. He tends to spot accounting implications in contracts and tax consequences in corporate decisions. Clients benefit from advice that considers both legal risk and financial impact.
His membership in the Washington State Bar Association remains current. That professional affiliation sits alongside his standing as a certified accountant. He is admitted to practice in Washington and maintains an active professional presence in the state’s legal community.
At Mills Meyers Swartling P.S., Winchell has worked on a range of matters where legal strategy and financial detail intersect. He has counseled businesses and individuals on transactional issues, regulatory compliance that involves accounting rules, and disputes that turn on financial records. His day-to-day practice blends document review, negotiation and advice that draws on both law and accounting principles.
Colleagues describe his role as steady and practical. He tends to frame problems in measurable terms and to translate technical financial data into actionable legal options. The combination of an older law degree and an accounting credential gives him a perspective rooted in long experience rather than a single specialization.
As of 2026 he continues to practice at Mills Meyers Swartling P.S., advising clients in Washington on matters where legal and financial considerations overlap. His current practice focuses on counseling clients at the intersection of law and accounting.
