David P. Hansen

Bar Admissions

• California

Court Admissions

• Supreme Court of California
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• United States District Court, All Districts of California

Education

• University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Law (J.D.)
  • Chief Submissions Editor, UCLA Entertainment Law Review
• California State University, Long Beach (B.A., Economics, cum laude)

Languages

Spanish

Awards & Recognition

• The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants (2022-2025), Commercial Litigation (2025)
• Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Service, State Bar of California (2015)

Representative Experience

• Defended domestic and foreign automotive manufacturers and suppliers against catastrophic injury claims related to rollover accidents, crashworthiness, airbag performance, post-collision fires, seatbelts, seatback performance, and occupant protection systems
• Defended multinational amusement park in case involving alleged catastrophic brain injury and claims related to the design and maintenance of an attraction at the park
• Defended domestic and foreign motorcycle and off-road vehicle manufacturers in actions involving claims related to handling and stability, crashworthiness, and brake system performance
• Defended domestic and foreign personal watercraft manufacturer against claims of product liability and negligent design and warnings
• Defended leading water heater manufacturer against negligence and product liability claims
• Defended multinational mass media and entertainment studio in case involving allegations of fraudulent non-disclosure, negligence, and breach of contract
• Defended leading live entertainment producer in case alleging gross negligence in design and maintenance of racetrack
• Defended automotive manufacturer against allegations of breach of warranty, fraudulent concealment, and Song-Beverly Act (California’s Lemon Law) violations
• Defended biogas production plant in case involving breach of contract and construction defect allegations
• Defended lead broadcasting company in case involving claimed vicarious liability and catastrophic injuries

Previous Professional Experience

• Alston & Bird LLP, Associate (2017-2018)
• Snell & Wilmer, Associate (2014-2017)
• Snell & Wilmer, Summer Associate (2013)
• U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Central District of California, Judicial Extern to Hon. Julia W. Brand (2012)

Professional Memberships and Activities

• Orange County Bar Association
• Association of Business Trial Lawyers – Orange County

Community Involvement

• UC Irvine School of Law, Pro Bono Program, Supervising Attorney (2015-Present)
• High School Mock Trial Competition Attorney Scorekeeper (2014-Present)
• Boys & Girls Club of Cypress, Board of Directors (2009-2011)

Representative Presentations and Publications

• “Coronavirus Solutions Cause Long-Term Changes to Depositions in California,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Product Liability Update (October 16, 2020)
• “California Supreme Court Clarifies Whether Counsel is Bound by Confidentiality Provisions in Settlement Agreements,” Author, Snell & Wilmer Product Liability Update (November 15, 2019)
• “Collateral Source Rule Not Violated by References to Medical Insurance, Medicare and Social Security,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Product Liability Update (May 14, 2019)
• “Nearly 50 Million Records Breached in California Since 2012,” Co-Author, Snell & Wilmer Legal Alert (February 26, 2016)