Atty. William J Hansen

Atty. William J Hansen

Bill Hansen is one of the most creative and successful personal injury attorneys in Utah. He has obtained extraordinary recoveries in difficult cases that other attorneys were unwilling to handle, and has been able to aggressively identify and pursue claims that other attorneys have missed.

Salt Lake City Salt Lake City 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About William J Hansen at a glance

William J Hansen is a Shareholder based in Salt Lake City, Utah, practicing at Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Utah (1980). Educated at Brigham Young University (J.D., 1980) and University of Utah (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Past President, Utah Chapter, Utah State Bar American Bar Association Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Salt Lake City, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Bill Hansen is one of the most creative and successful personal injury attorneys in Utah
  • He has obtained extraordinary recoveries in difficult cases that other attorneys were unwilling to handle, and has been able to aggressively identify and pursue claims that other attorneys have missed
  • Bill is willing to take on matters that require extended litigation, especially for clients who do not have the resources to do so
  • Bill receives great pleasure from helping severely injured individuals restore their lives after devastating accidents
  • He has established a reputation as a tough but fair litigator

Practice Areas Explained

William J Hansen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William J Hansen handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William J Hansen is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Utah →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

William J Hansen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Utah →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

William J Hansen is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

Practicing law in Utah. Legal matters in Utah are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Salt Lake City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Utah state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Utah brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Utah courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William J Hansen

Where is William J Hansen's law office located?
William J Hansen's law practice is located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The firm is Christensen & Jensen A Professional Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William J Hansen handle?
William J Hansen focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has William J Hansen practiced law?
William J Hansen has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did William J Hansen go to law school?
William J Hansen earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact William J Hansen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William J Hansen received?
William J Hansen's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Brigham Young University
- 1980
B.S.
University of Utah
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Utah
Admitted: 1980

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