About David R
David R Hansen practices law in South Dakota and in the federal courts that serve the state. He is admitted to the South Dakota bar and to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of South Dakota and the United States District Court for the District of South Dakota. He moves between courtrooms and conference rooms with equal facility.
His early professional path led him into contested matters and transactional work, giving him experience on both sides of the courtroom aisle. Over time he has handled procedural filings, hearings and case management tasks that are typical of state and federal practice. Colleagues describe him as steady in court and precise on paper.
In matters that reach federal venues, including bankruptcy proceedings and district court litigation, he operates within the rules and timetables particular to those forums. He has navigated adversary proceedings and district court filings, ensuring deadlines are met and filings conform to local practice. That procedural knowledge forms a central part of how he advises clients and sets strategy.
Outside of court dockets, he spends time preparing clients for hearings, outlining possible outcomes and practical next steps. He also handles the drafting and review of pleadings, motions and other court documents. Those tasks, while less visible than a trial, are often decisive in how cases resolve.
Hansen practices from Compass Rose Law Office. There he manages client matters that require appearances in state and federal courts and coordinates with opposing counsel, trustees and court personnel when cases call for it. His approach emphasizes clarity in filings and responsiveness to procedural developments.
He maintains active admissions in South Dakota’s courts and the federal courts that serve the state. He currently practices at Compass Rose Law Office, handling matters in state and federal courts.
