A Burlington, Iowa Law Firm | Over 37 Years of Experience in Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, and Personal Injury

Peter Hansen

Peter Hansen

Accident & Injury, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Motor Vehicle, Car Accident, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Trial Law

Experience: 42 years
Language(s): English

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About Peter

Hansen Law Offices
319 North Main Street
Burlington, Iowa 52601
Phone: (319) 752-5515
Fax: (319) 752-8448
E-mail: peterhansen@attorneyhansen.com
Website: http://www.attorneyhansen.com/

At Hansen Law Offices in Burlington, Iowa, we have over 37 years of experience in representing our clients in the state and federal courts. It is our primary goal to diligently ensure that our clients receive the best legal assistance available, while maintaining all of their rights afforded under the law.

Hansen Law Offices is a full service law firm providing services in most areas of the law with the high concentration devoted to General Practice, Including but not Limited to: Accidents, Bankruptcy, Criminal Law, Legal Malpractice, Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Product Liability, Toxic Torts, Trial Law, and Wrongful Death.

At Hansen Law Offices, our results bring relief to our clients. Whether you find yourself in financial debt, criminal trouble, or the victim of an automobile accident, the Burlington, IA law firm of Hansen Law Offices will help you fight for your future.

Serving the entire State of Iowa, including Black Hawk County, Buena Vista County, Cerro Gordo County, Dallas County, Des Moines County, Dickinson County, Dubuque County, Henry County, Jefferson County, Johnson County, Lee County, Linn County, Louisa County, Muscatine County, Polk County, Pottawattamie County, Scott County, Union County, Van Buren County, Wapello County, Washington County, Woodbury County, Iowa; Including the Cities of Altoona, Ames, Ankeny, Bettendorf, Burlington, Cedar Falls, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Clive, Coralville, Council Bluffs, Danville, Davenport, Decorah, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fairfield, Fort Dodge, Fort Madison, Indianola, Iowa City, Johnston, Keokuk, Keosauqua, Lamoni, Marion, Marshalltown, Mason City, Mediapolis, Mount Pleasant, Muscatine, Newton, Osceola, Ottumwa, Pella, Riverside, Shenandoah, Sioux City, Spirit Lake, Storm Lake, Urbandale, Wapello, Waterloo, West Burlington, West Des Moines, Wever, and surrounding areas in the State of Iowa.

Please call 319-752-5515 for a free consultation.

Experience

Attorney/Owner

Hansen Law Offices

1985 - Present

Burlington, IA

Contract Attorney

Mt. Pleasant Correctional Facility

2002-2015

Mt. Pleasant, IA

Contract Attorney

Iowa State Penitentiary

1991-2015

Ft. Madison, IA

Law Instructor

Southeastern Community College

1984-1986

West Burlington, IA

Prosecuting Attorney

Lee County Attorney's Office

1984-1986

Ft. Madison, IA

Admission

Verified U.S. District Court of Hawaii

1989

Verified U.S. District Court, Western District of Illinois

1988

Verified Northern District of Iowa

1986

Verified Southern District of Iowa

1985

Verified Iowa

1983

Education

University of Iowa

B.A. (Philosophy)

1979

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Million Dollar Advocates Forum
  • Iowa State Bar Association
  • Des Moines County Bar Association
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
Honors / Awards
  • Have confidence in the law firm that has more than 37 years of experience and has earned several national awards and recognitions. At Hansen Law Offices in Burlington, Iowa, we strive for superior services. Achievements include:
  • • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100™— Civil Plaintiff
  • • Super Lawyers (Great Plains, Iowa)™ - Bankruptcy
  • • Premier Lawyers of America™
  • • America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys™
  • • U.S. News & World Report – Best Lawyers™ - Best Law Firms
  • • Martindale-Hubbell™—Platinum Client Champion Award
  • • America's Top 100 Attorneys™ - Lifetime Achievement Award
  • • Best Lawyers™—Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs - Best Lawyers Publication
  • • Marquis™—Who’s Who Lifetime Achievement
  • • Legal Elite Awards™—Best Bankruptcy Law Firm - Iowa & Recognized Leaders in Criminal Law - Iowa
  • • Million Dollar Advocates Forum™—Certified Member
  • • Corporate America Legal Elite™—Best in Bankruptcy Law - Iowa
  • • Martindale-Hubbell™—AV Preeminent Rated
  • • The Legal Network™—Top Lawyers in Iowa
  • • Martindale-Hubbell™—Client Distinction Award
  • • Lawdragon™—Lawyer Limelight
  • • Avvo™—Superb Rated Attorney
  • • Martindale-Hubbell™—30 Years Experience Recognition
  • • Lawdragon™—Top Leading Lawyers in America
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  • • Lawdragon™—Top 500 Leading Lawyers in America - Lawdragon Publication

Notable Work

Cases

Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

Our law firm has prevailed in cases against national corporations such as DuPont and General Motors. We have successfully negotiated and litigated hundreds of personal injury claims over the past 37 years. These cases range from automobile accidents, product liability issues, malpractice claims, and more. Recent Verdicts and Settlements by Hansen Law Offices: $2,450,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $1,247,000.00 - judgment for auto accident $312,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $290,000.00 - settlement for industrial accident $260,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $210,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $200,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $154,000.00 - verdict for breach of contract and lost earning capacity $150,000.00 - slip and fall accident against casino $130,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $100,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $95,000.00 - settlement for auto accident $55,000.00 - auto accident verdict Catastrophic or serious personal injuries can drastically change your life. Hansen Law Offices will settle every injury claim quickly, professionally, and with full compensation as permitted under the law. As our client, we move swiftly to obtain critical accident-related evidence, which is essential for your case. We utilize highly respected and qualified investigative, medical, scientific, and forensic experts in the personal injury field to develop a strong and aggressive case. Personal Injury (car accident)/Products Liability Case Results Outcome: Settlement before trial. Description: The plaintiffs were a minor child and his mother who were driving in a motor vehicle that was struck by an oncoming car which resulted in serious permanent injuries to the child and his mother. The civil case was resolved against the other driver and the manufacturer of the plaintiff's vehicle for a seven-figure settlement. Outcome: Judgment for a woman who was killed in a car accident in Lee County, IA. Awarded a judgment of $1.247 million in actual and punitive damages.

Publications

Hansen Law Offices Highlights

Accident & Injury, Car Accident, Consumer Bankruptcy, Criminal, Lawsuit & Dispute, Litigation, Tort Law, Trial Law

Firm Size: 1
Firm Locations: 1
Languages: English