$ 350-350 per hour
Bernard Martin Hansen
About Bernard
Biography
Bernard M. Hansen is an expert in bankruptcy law. Over the last 36 years, he has spent more than 20,000 hours representing debtors and creditors before the bankruptcy court.
Mr. Hansen also practices in state court where his field of expertise is the litigation and resolution of contract disputes and related claims.
For the last 11 years, Mr. Hansen has earned the highest possible rating of “AV Preeminent” from Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbel was founded in 1868 and is the most prestigious attorney rating service. Yearly, Mr. Hansen has been selected as one of San Diego’s top lawyers by San Diego Magazine.
Mr. Hansen graduated: Patrick Henry -1976 (valedictorian), Biola University – 1980 (magna cum laude) and USD School of Law – 1984 (cum laude).
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Payment Methods
- Cash
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 34 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Bernard Martin Hansen
3465 Camino Del Rio S, Ste 250, San Diego, CA, 92108
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Posted by Don | February 28, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Good Legal Representation
I had POA for my father and mother's bankruptcy case. Their case was complicated for several reasons, with one being that my mother passed away while it was in progress. Bernard handled our case well.
Posted by anonymous | January 07, 2014 | Debt Settlement
A satisfied client
I hired Mr. Hansen to assist in the settlement of a debt instead of bankruptcy. He was very understanding and patient listened to my concerns and explained all my options. Once a course of action was decided upon he kept me informed at all times and discussed the next step in the process so I was alw...
Posted by peter | January 05, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
TOP CREDITOR AND BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEY
Bernard Hansen has been my attorney for approximately 7 years, after I had contacted a number of attorneys for possible help on some sticky cases I had. These cases were all creditor related or in bankruptcy court where I had to oppose an unjustified bankruptcy. The attorneys I had contacted seemed p...
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top Lawyers in San Diego, San Diego Magazine
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984
American Jurisprudence Award, University of San Diego School of Law
1983
Nathan Burkan Memorial Prize, ASCAP
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Owner/Manager, Law Office of Bernard M. Hansen
1992 - 2002
Partner, Estes, Hoyt and Hansen, APC
1984 - 1992
Associate, Estes & Hoyt, APC
Associations
2004 - Present
San Diego Bankruptcy ForumMember
1985 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2004 - 2008
San Diego Bankruptcy ForumBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
California Bank & Trust v Kahn
Successfully defended client in multi-million dollar action.
In re PG&E
Claim was paid in full in 2019 prior to any plan.
Education
1984
University of San Diego School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
Biola University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1976
Patrick Henry High School-San Diego
Valedictorian
Speaking Engagements
1993
San Diego Bar Association
Hazardous Waste in Bankrutpcy
Languages
English