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