About David
David Hansma is an attorney who practices in Michigan and in federal courts that serve the region. He took a straightforward path into law. He completed his undergraduate studies at Grand Valley State University in 2004 and earned his J.D. from Wayne State University Law School in 2007.
Hansma built his legal foundation in Detroit-area institutions and classroom settings. His time at Wayne State placed him at the center of a busy urban legal community. The coursework and clinics there prepared him for work at both the trial and appellate levels. Earlier, his Bachelor of Science from Grand Valley State University provided a foundation in analysis and research that he carried into law school.
After law school he entered practice in Michigan. He is admitted to practice in the State of Michigan, and he is authorized to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Those admissions allow him to handle matters that begin in state court, proceed in federal district court, or reach the appellate stage. He has handled filings and courtroom appearances across those venues.
Hansma is listed as working at Seyburn Kahn PC. At the firm he has been involved in matters that require familiarity with both procedural settings and substantive law. He prepares pleadings, argues motions, and engages in written advocacy when cases move beyond the trial court. His practice requires attention to deadlines, court rules, and the differing standards that govern district and appellate panels.
Colleagues describe him as practical in approach. He favors direct legal analysis and clear written work. Clients see his role as an advocate who explains the court process and the likely next steps when a case moves through state and federal systems. He balances courtroom work with written briefs and client counseling.
He concentrates his practice on matters in Michigan state courts, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
