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Buscemi Hallett LLPPartner
David E Hallett
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David E Hallett

4.9
32 reviews

555 West Beech, Suite 450, San Diego, CA 92101

Construction Disputes / Litigation, Insurance Disputes and Civil Litigation

About David E Hallett

David E. Hallett graduated from the University of California, San Diego in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. He obtained his Juris Doctor (Magna Cum Laude) from California Western School of Law in 2002. Mr. Hallett is also a California licensed Real Estate Broker, DRE 01856886. Mr. Hallett is admitted to practice before the courts of the State of California and all of the United States District Courts in California.

Mr. Hallett’s practice includes all aspects of business and civil litigation. He often works with contractors and subcontractors in all aspects of construction matters, including construction defects, breach of contract, breach of warranty, bodily injury claims, mechanic liens, Prompt Payment issues, failure to pay, as well as insurance coverage analysis and litigation. He also assists with contract formation, contract interpretation, and pre-litigation dispute resolution processes. In addition, Mr. Hallett works with both businesses and individuals in all aspects of their insurance needs and disputes, including presentation of claims, tenders to potentially responsible carriers, and bad faith litigation.

David is active with his local community of Eastlake in Chula Vista, CA where he is also involved with his local church. David participates with the Christian Legal Society where he has served as President (2012-2013), Vice President (2010–2012), Secretary (2008–2010), and a member of the Board of Directors for the local San Diego Christian Legal Society Chapter.

In his spare time, David enjoys time with his wife and three boys. His family loves the outdoors and takes frequent hikes and camping adventures. David is also active in sports and loves to swim in the ocean, mountain bike and play beach bocce, tennis and basketball.

Published Works

How to Destroy a Reputation and Get Away With It: The Communications Decency Act Examined: Do the Policies and Standards Set Out in the Digital Millennium Copyright Act Provide a Solution for a Person Defamed Online?, 41 IDEA 259, 277, 2001

Representative Cases

Ruiz v. Herman Weissker, Inc., 130 Cal.App.4th 52 , 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 641 (Appeals 2005)

Pro Bono Activities

July Jubilee - Homeless Outreach , 2012

Smart Money Summit (Fielded Legal Questions), 2008

Ancillary Businesses

Solid Foundation Realty, President / Lead Broker, DRE 01856886 (www.solidfoundationrealty.com)

Real Estate Transactions

Professional Associations and Memberships

California Bar Association

San Diego County Bar Association

San Diego County Bar, Insurance/Bad Faith Section

San Diego Inn of Court, College of Trial Advocacy

San Diego Defense Lawyers Association

Christian Legal Society (San Diego), President, 2012-2014

Christian Legal Society (San Diego), Vice President, 2010-2012

Christian Legal Society (San Diego), Secretary, 2008-2010

Christian Legal Society (San Diego), Board of Directors, 2007-2009

California Association of Realtors

San Diego Association of Realtors

 

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David E Hallett got this award in 2021

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Civil Litigation
Posted by anonymous
October 09, 2024
Hired Attorney David E Hallett

David Hallett and his staff, including Patricia Tagufa, were excellent with my case. David took on a case that many lawyers did not want to represent. Fighting for civil rights against a large corporation is a difficult challenge and he took on the battle. I would recommend David to anyone who is looking for an attorney that believes in protecting the people. He is willing to stand up for what is just and right against companies that flout the law.

 
Civil Litigation
Posted by Elisabeth
May 30, 2024
Hired Attorney David E Hallett

After my home was seriously damaged, David and his associates protected my interests and fought tirelessly to get a favorable settlement. David was always very responsive and informative, and I would recommend him for any legal matter.

Insurance
Posted by John
May 10, 2023
Hired Attorney David E Hallett

After speaking with at least three other attorneys I decided to work with David Hallett because of his experience and his assessment that we did have a case. Mr. Hallet was persistent in his pursuit of information and negotiation with other parties to this case. Mr. Hallett kept us informed about progress and encouraged calls and emails from our family for updates and explanations regarding our case. Ultimately, the case was settled without going to court. We are thankful to have worked with Mr. Hallet and would certainly work with him again should the need arise.

 
Business Law
Posted by anonymous
March 22, 2023
Hired Attorney David E Hallett

We hired David to aid with a business that took advantage of my family. David was successful in getting the issues resolved to our satisfaction.

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Areas of Law

  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Other 2
    • Construction Disputes / Litigation
    • Insurance Disputes

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2002, California
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Central District of California
    U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California
    U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
    2022, Texas
    Memberships

    California Bar Association
    San Diego County Bar Association
    San Diego County Bar, Insurance/Bad Faith Section
    San Diego Inn of Court, College of Trial Advocacy
    San Diego Defense Lawyers Association
    Christian Legal Society (San Diego), President, 2012-2014
    Christian Legal Society (San Diego), Vice President, 2010-2012
    Christian Legal Society (San Diego), Secretary, 2008-2010
    Christian Legal Society (San Diego), Board of Directors, 2007-2009
    California Association of Realtors
    San Diego Association of Realtors.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    California Western School of Law
    Class of 2002
    J.D.
    magna cum laude; Honors: Academic Excellence Awards (High Grade); Civil Procedure II; Professional Responsibility; Negotiation; Family Law; National Moot Court Team, 2001-2002, Semi-Finalist Regional Competition, Fourth Place Brief in Regional Competition; Second Place, William C. Lynch Appellate Competition; Finalist, Judge David M. Gill Oral Advocacy Competition; Advocacy Honors Board, Member; Dean’s List Every Semester; Law Journal: California Western Law Review and International Law Journal, 2000 - 2002
    Other Education
    University of California at San Diego
    Class of 1997
    B.A.
    Economics

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