Profile of Steven W. Hansen
I graduated from Brigham Young University in 1983 with a Bachelor of Science degree and from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1986. Since 1986 I have practiced in many of the areas outlined in the firm profile at both national and small firms. I founded this firm in 1994. Many of the practice areas outlined in the firm profile overlap and I have gained experience in some areas of the law because of the unusual fact patterns of particular cases. Most of the practice areas are complimentary. I have learned that many cases require a knowledge of more than one practice area to be properly defended.
I am a cycling enthusiast and have covered most of the US (and about 15 foreign countries) on a bicycle as well as followed the routes of the Tour de France (1991, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006), Giro d'Italia (1992, 1999, 2002), Tour de Suisse (1993 and 2004) and Tour Du Pont (1994, 1995) by bicycle. Some of my bike trips can bee seen here. I complete all of my own repairs and maintain all my own bicycles. I am a former licensed USCF bicycle racer and current CBR licenced rider, have finished over 200 sanctioned road, mountain and biathlon race events and ridden over 125,000 miles since 1986. Every year I attend most of the major industry trade shows such as Interbike and keep current with industry and consumer publications covering cycling.
MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS
¨ Member, California State Bar, 1986 to Present.
¨ Admitted, United States District Court for the Southern and Central Districts, 1987 to present.
¨ Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Product Liability Committee and Manufacturer's Risk Prevention Specialized Litigation Group, 1998-1999.
¨ Secretary, The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) F08.10 Subcommittee on Bicycles (within the F08 Committee on Sports Equipment and Facilities) 1996 to 2004; member 1996 to present.
¨ Columnist, "A Legal Viewpoint", Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, 1994 to 2003.
¨ Editor, Product Liability Defense Newsletter, a topical newsletter distributed electronically to over 2000 product manufacturers, distributors and retailers, 1997 to present.
¨ Editor, Insurance Industry Newsletter, a topical newsletter distributed electronically to over 300 insurance brokers, insurance underwriters, claims adjusters and in house counsel, 1999 to present.
¨ Legal Advisor to the BSE Board (Bicycle Standards of Excellence), which tests bicycle retail employees for assembly competence, 1999-2001.
¨ Founding Legal Advisor to the U.S. Electric Bicycle and Scooter Association, an association intended to advance and standardize electric bicycles and scooters.
¨ Approved Panel Counsel, Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), 1994 to present.
¨ President, Paramount Racing, United States Cycling Federation Club license #274, Orange County California; a 75 member race team part of a 400 member recreational club; 1998 through 2001.
¨ Member, United States Cycling Federation, Category 4 road racing; 1997 to 2003.
¨ Member, California Bicycle Racing, (organization which sanctions bicycle racing) Category 4 road racing; 2003 to current.
¨ Member, League of American Bicyclists, Legal Network, 2006 to current.
¨ Panel Speaker / Moderator, “Product Standards and Recalls”, Bicycle Business Leadership Conference, BPSA Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, January 2003
¨ Panel Speaker, "Product Liability Litigation Symposium", Bicycle Industry Organization (BIO) Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 1994
¨ Panel Speaker, "Product Liability Prevention Programs and Efforts", addressing the DRI Product Liability Committee and Manufacturer's Risk Prevention Specialized Litigation Group yearly meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 1998
¨ Featured Speaker, "Product Liability Basics for the Bicycle Retailer", CABDA World Cycling Expo, Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, October 30 - November 1, 1998
¨ Featured Speaker, "Employment Law Basics for the Bicycle Retailer", CABDA World Cycling Expo, Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, October 30 - November 1, 1998
¨ Guest Speaker, "Risk Management", addressing the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA), Board Meeting, Irvine, California, July 1993
¨ Guest Speaker, "Standards Development", addressing the International In-Line Skating Association (IISA), Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) annual meeting, Palm Beach, Florida, October 1995
¨ Article, "The Law and Bike Rentals: What you can do to help protect yourself from legal liability", Outspokin', official publication of the National Bicycle Dealers Association, June 1995.
¨ Feature Article, "Using Standards in Defending Product Liability Cases", Standardization News, February 1996
¨ Contributing Author, “Electric Bike Regulations Worldwide” appearing in the 7th and 8th editions of Electric Bikes Worldwide Report by Frank E. Jamerson PhD with Ed Benjamin.
¨ Article, "Covering Your Assets", Mountain Bike Magazine, October 1996 page 124-125 and December 1996 page 132-133.
¨ Quoted, "Reducing Rental Liability", Inline Retailer and Industry News, June 1996
¨ Quoted, "UL Inspected", Home Theater Magazine, Feature Article, January 1998
¨ Quoted, "The Dark of Heartness", Mountain Bike Magazine, Feature Article profiling product liability suits in the bicycle industry, September 1998
¨ Quoted, "Risky Business: Liability Is Serious Threat To Mountain Bike Parks", Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, August 1, 2006.
¨ Attendee, "Seminar on the Role of Standards in Sports Litigation", ASTM F.08 Committee on Sports Equipment and Facilities, Denver Colorado, May 15-16, 1995
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