LAWYER PROFILES
James A. Hansen
James A. Hansen
James A. Hansen focuses his practice on litigation, primarily medical malpractice defense, commercial litigation, construction litigation, agribusiness and personal injury/wrongful death claims for both plaintiffs and defendants. He has represented both publicly and privately held manufacturing companies, agribusinesses, general and sub-contractors, hospitals and physicians and insurance carriers in litigation matters. He also represents school districts with regard to labor issues.
In addition to his professional activities, Jim's involvement in the community includes serving in various leadership positions, including past President of the Board of Directors for Cheerful Home Child Care & Early Learning Center, which is the oldest licensed day care in the state of Illinois. He has also served as President on the Advisory Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Adams County and further served on the Advisory Council for Big Brothers Big Sisters of West Central Illinois. He is also an active board member in his local church.
Reported cases include Marchand v. Safeco Ins. Co. of America, 2 S.W.3d 826 (Mo.App.E.D. 1999) and Western States Ins. Co. v. O'Hara, 828 N.E.2d 842 (Il.Ct.App. 4th Dist. 2005).
Published articles include Jury selection: Selling your case, ISBA Trial Briefs, June 2006, Vol. 51, No. 8 and The Attorney-Client Privilege and the Common Interest Doctrine, Illinois Bar Journal, Vol. 96, No. 4, April 2008.
Education
- Saint Louis University, J.D. (1997)
- Western Illinois University, M.B.A. (1993)
- Western Illinois University, B.A. (1991)
Admission
- Missouri, 1997
- Illinois, 1998
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri (1997)
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois (1998)
- U.S. District Court Central District of Illinois (2002)
Memberships
- Illinois State Bar Association
- The Missouri Bar
- Adams County Bar Association
- Defense Research Institute
Other
- Member, ISBA Committee on Mentoring, 2006 - present.
- ISBA Insurance Law Section Council, June 2008
- Teacher, State of Illinois Trauma Nurse Specialist Program, Legalities, Blessing Hospital 2007-present