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David E Hallett
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Biography
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.
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Construction and Development
34%
24 years | 175 cases
Insurance
33%
24 years | 500 cases
Litigation
33%
24 years | 150 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2019
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 3 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2022
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
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Posted by Sarah | February 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Hardworking and trustworthy
Thank you David Hallett for going above and beyond in the case you handled for my family! We were involved in a lawsuit with a large corporation and throughout the entirety of the case David communicated regularly and worked extremely hard to help us reach the best possible outcome. I truly appreciat...
Posted by Brooke | February 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A genuine lawyer with a caring heart
From the beginning, David Hallett proved to be a truthful, hardworking and honest lawyer. My family had a dispute with a large company and he worked very hard to see our case through, subsequently, ending in a favorable result. We appreciate all of his hard work and dedication to our case.
Posted by Tim | February 23, 2019 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent Free Consultation!!!
Mr. David Hallett provided me with an excellent free consultation! I have a complex, difficult case and an extremely difficult decision to make and Mr. Hallett gave me some excellent advise. Unfortunately, I have been a victim many times in my life and I have had to file lawsuits (so I know lawsuit...
Posted by Lisa | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Insurance
Insurance claim
I contacted David Hallett because of a dispute I was having with my insurance carrier. He was extremely responsive and helpful in dealing with the carrier and the dispute was resolved. He was professional and informative and I would highly recommend him.
Posted by Forest | February 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Respectful Professional in an Outstanding Firm
I came to Buscemi Hallett with a small renter's insurance case that I imagine many other firms would have turned down. My situation arose at a time when I was extremely vulnerable physically, emotionally and financially. Legal disputes are quite new to me, and I was nervous about the process. David H...
David E Hallett's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a conscientious, meticulous and diligent attorney. I’ve known his work to be exceptional in many facets of the law and he is a skilled orator."
"David is an excellent attorney. He provides excellent, realistic advice to his clients. He has in-depth knowledge of insurance issues far behind the normal litigator."
"Dave Hallett is an exceptional, detail-oriented lawyer that really knows his cases in-and-out as well as the underlying law. Dave is a quick thinker and great on his feet in a courtroom - while equally adept at authoring motions, briefing, etc. I highly recommend and endorse Dave for any and all insurance-related needs."
"David Hallett is an excellent lawyer. I have referred my own clients to him when they have needed help with construction law and he has always provided top notch legal representation. He has a stellar reputation amongst lawyers, judges and those in the legal field in the San Diego community. He always zealously advocates for his clients and I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking help for construction litigation or insurance matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a terrific attorney and very qualified."
"It's been seven years since I first met David Hallett, and I've come to know him as an exceptional lawyer. David is responsive, detail oriented, and thorough, and applies the same amount of skill to complex cases as he does to routine matters. Above all, he is wonderful to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any insurance, construction, or civil litigation matter."
Joshua Bourne
DUI and DWI lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2002
Academic Excellence in Negotiation, California Western School of Law
2001
Academic Excellence in Professional Responsibility/Ethics, California Western School of Law
2000
Academic Excellence in Civil Procedure II, California Western School of Law
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Partner, Buscemi Hallett LLP
2003 - 2012
Attorney, Grimm Vranjes & Greer LLP
2002 - 2003
Attorney, Angelo & Milman (now Angelo & White)
2001 - 2001
Law Clerk, United States Department of the Navy: Research, Development & Acquisition, United States Pentagon
2000 - 2002
Law Clerk, England, Trovillion, Inveiss & Ponticello (now Trovillion, Inveiss & Demakis)
1997 - 1999
Claims Adjuster, National Steel and Shipbuilding
Associations
2012 - Present
Insurance/Bad Faith Law Section of the SDCBAMember
2009 - Present
San Diego Association of RealtorsMember
2009 - Present
California Association of RealtorsMember
State Bar of California
Member
San Diego County Bar Association
Member
San Diego Defense Lawyers Association
Member
Association of Business Trial Lawyers
Member
2012 - 2014
San Diego Christian Legal SocietyPresident
2010 - 2012
Christian Legal Society (San Diego chapter)Vice President
2008 - 2010
Christian Legal Society (San Diego chapter)Secretary
Sample of Legal Cases
Ruiz v. Herman Weissker, Inc. (2005) 130 Cal.App.4th 52 , 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 641
Prevailed for Client
Education
2007
San Diego Inn of Court College of Trial Advocacy
2002
California Western School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor (magna cum laude)
1997
University of California, San Diego
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2018
In House Corporate Event
Activating Coverage: First Party and Third Party Policies
2017
San Diego County Bar Association
Insurance Law 2016 Year in Review
2016
Insurance Training
CGL Endorsements - Analysis and Impact
2016
Insurance Training
Conditions of Coverage and Implication on the Duty to Defend
2015
Insurance Training
Insurance Coverage: A 50 State Survey
2014
Insurance Training
Drafting an Insurance Coverage Letter
2014
Insurance Training
Insurance Coverage Update
Publications
2002
California Western International Law Journal
California Western International Law Review
2002
California Western Law Review
California Western Law Review
2001
California Western International Law Journal
California Western International Law Journal
2001
California Western Law Review
California Western Law Review
2001
Franklin Pierce Law Center, IDEA The Journal of Law & Technology
“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?”
2000
California Western International Law Journal
California Western International Law Journal
2000
California Western Law Review
California Western Law Review
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can two insurances pay for my total loss vehicle? One caused it and the other hit my vehicle.
07 May 2020
Q&A
What should I do if escrow doesn’t pay my homeowners insurance, and my insurance cancels my policy?
04 Jan 2020
Q&A
Do I have the obligation to pay a contractor final bill who walked out of our contract without finishing all agreed to work?
13 Feb 2019