tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641011246011992854.post-74687803936867354432010-11-01T16:18:00.000-07:002007-12-14T16:28:19.109-08:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_jI6hkU0vHwM/RzZJh0anumI/AAAAAAAAACU/qQXI1YAp9QU/s1600-h/steve.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_jI6hkU0vHwM/RzZJh0anumI/AAAAAAAAACU/qQXI1YAp9QU/s320/steve.jpg" alt="steve hansen" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5131369670790068834" border="0" /></a><br />I graduated from <a href="http://photo.byu.edu/gallery.php?cat1=Downloadable%20Images&amp;cat2=Campus%20Scenics" target="_blank">Brigham Young University</a> in 1983 with a <a href="http://politicalscience.byu.edu/" target="_blank">Bachelor of Science</a> degree and from <a href="http://law-www.pepperdine.edu/" target="_blank">Pepperdine University School of Law</a> 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.<br /><br />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 <a href="http://www.letour.fr/indexus.html" target="_blank">Tour de France</a> (1991, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006), <a href="http://www.giroditalia.it/" target="_blank">Giro d'Italia</a> (1992, 1999, 2002), <a href="http://www.tds.ch/" target="_blank">Tour de Suisse</a> (1993 and 2004) and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tour_DuPont" target="_blank">Tour Du Pont</a> (1994, 1995) by bicycle. Some of my bike trips can bee seen <a href="http://www.socalvelo.com/roadtrips.htm" target="_blank">here</a>. I complete all of my own repairs and maintain all my own bicycles. I am a former licensed <a href="http://www.usacycling.org/road/" target="_blank">USCF</a> bicycle racer and current <a href="http://www.californiabicycleracing.org/CBR.faq.htm" target="_blank">CBR</a> 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 <a href="http://www.interbike.com/" target="_blank">Interbike</a> and keep current with <a href="http://www.bicycleretailer.com/" target="_blank">industry</a> and <a href="http://www.velonews.com/" target="_blank">consumer publications</a> covering cycling.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">MEMBERSHIPS, PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS</span><br /><br />¨ Member, California State Bar, 1986 to Present.<br /><br />¨ Admitted, United States District Court for the Southern and Central Districts, 1987 to present.<br /><br />¨ Member, Defense Research Institute (DRI), Product Liability Committee and Manufacturer's Risk Prevention Specialized Litigation Group, 1998-1999.<br /><br />¨ 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.<br /><br />¨ Columnist, "A Legal Viewpoint", Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, 1994 to 2003.<br /><br />¨ Editor, Product Liability Defense Newsletter, a topical newsletter distributed electronically to over 2000 product manufacturers, distributors and retailers, 1997 to present.<br /><br />¨ 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.<br /><br />¨ Legal Advisor to the BSE Board (Bicycle Standards of Excellence), which tests bicycle retail employees for assembly competence, 1999-2001.<br /><br />¨ Founding Legal Advisor to the U.S. Electric Bicycle and Scooter Association, an association intended to advance and standardize electric bicycles and scooters.<br /><br />¨ Approved Panel Counsel, Independent Cities Risk Management Authority (ICRMA), 1994 to present.<br /><br />¨ 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.<br /><br />¨ Member, United States Cycling Federation, Category 4 road racing; 1997 to 2003.<br /><br />¨ Member, California Bicycle Racing, (organization which sanctions bicycle racing) Category 4 road racing; 2003 to current.<br /><br />¨ Member, League of American Bicyclists, Legal Network, 2006 to current.<br /><br />¨ Panel Speaker / Moderator, “Product Standards and Recalls”, Bicycle Business Leadership Conference, BPSA Annual Meeting, San Diego, California, January 2003<br /><br />¨ Panel Speaker, "Product Liability Litigation Symposium", Bicycle Industry Organization (BIO) Annual Convention, Las Vegas, Nevada, September 1994<br /><br />¨ 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<br /><br />¨ Featured Speaker, "Product Liability Basics for the Bicycle Retailer", CABDA World Cycling Expo, Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, October 30 - November 1, 1998<br /><br />¨ Featured Speaker, "Employment Law Basics for the Bicycle Retailer", CABDA World Cycling Expo, Rosemont Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, October 30 - November 1, 1998<br /><br />¨ Guest Speaker, "Risk Management", addressing the Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA), Board Meeting, Irvine, California, July 1993<br /><br />¨ Guest Speaker, "Standards Development", addressing the International In-Line Skating Association (IISA), Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA) annual meeting, Palm Beach, Florida, October 1995<br /><br />¨ 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.<br /><br />¨ Feature Article, "Using Standards in Defending Product Liability Cases", Standardization News, February 1996<br /><br />¨ 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.<br /><br />¨ Article, "Covering Your Assets", Mountain Bike Magazine, October 1996 page 124-125 and December 1996 page 132-133.<br /><br />¨ Quoted, "Reducing Rental Liability", Inline Retailer and Industry News, June 1996<br /><br />¨ Quoted, "UL Inspected", Home Theater Magazine, Feature Article, January 1998<br /><br />¨ Quoted, "The Dark of Heartness", Mountain Bike Magazine, Feature Article profiling product liability suits in the bicycle industry, September 1998<br /><br />¨ Quoted, "Risky Business: Liability Is Serious Threat To Mountain Bike Parks", Bicycle Retailer and Industry News, August 1, 2006.<br /><br />¨ 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<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family:arial;">Law Offices of Steven W. 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