David E Hallett

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David E Hallett: Attorney with Buscemi Hallett LLP
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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.

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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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Construction Disputes / Litigation
  • Insurance Disputes
  • Civil Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at San Diego, B.A., Economics, 1997
Law School Attended:
California Western School of Law, 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, 2002
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
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.

ISLN:
917262935

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (15 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.8/5.0

  • Communication

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  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/30/20 in Civil Litigation

    I have mediated several cases with him. He is an excellent writer, strong advocate, and a problem solver

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/17/20 in Insurance

    David has high ethical standards. He has great experience in insurance issues. His analytical capabilities, judgment, communication, and legal knowledge in insurance issues are some of the highest in the industry.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 09/16/21 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 05/04/20 in Insurance

    avid 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 th... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Senior Associate on 03/30/20 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/30/20 in Insurance

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/30/20 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/30/20 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/27/20 in Insurance

    David E Hallett and I served together on the board of a national attorney's organization, where he served as President, and I as Vice President. He is an extremely effective and knowledgeable lawyer in his area of practice, and has always demonstrat... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other on 03/27/20 in Civil Litigation

    Great guy and a fine lawyer. David takes the time an attention to make sure that he does the best job on every case.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (13 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (4 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

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 corpora...

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