David Hallett - a San Diego, United States Construction Disputes / Litigation Lawyer

San Diego Construction Disputes / Litigation Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Construction Disputes / Litigation 34%
Insurance Disputes 33%
Civil Litigation 33%

Litigation: 80%

Attorney Information

Overview

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.

Education

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

Pro Bono Activities

July Jubilee - Homeless Outreach , 2012
Smart Money Summit (Fielded Legal Questions), 2008

Representative Cases

Ruiz v. Herman Weissker, Inc.
- Citation: 130 Cal.App.4th 52 , 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 641
- Court: Appeals
- Year: 2005

Ancillary Businesses

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

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Published Works

Articles

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

Bar Admissions

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

Other Affiliations

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 , - 2007
San Diego Defense Lawyers Association
Christian Legal Society (San Diego), 2012 - 2014 (President )
Christian Legal Society (San Diego), 2010 - 2012 (Vice President )
Christian Legal Society (San Diego), 2008 - 2010 (Secretary )
Christian Legal Society (San Diego), 2007 - 2009 (Board of Directors )
California Association of Realtors
San Diego Association of Realtors

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San Diego, CA

555 West Beech
Suite 450
San Diego, CA 92101

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Phone: 619-821-9163

Fax: 619-231-5905

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