Zach D. Hansen

PARTNER


(415) 307-3210

For the People

With deep insight into workers' compensation, personal injury, and insurance company tactics, Zach levels the playing field for workers going up against powerful corporations.

Recent Results

$10.75 million for consumers in a false labeling class action (2025)

$300,000 for café workers in a wage theft class action (2025)

$5.5 million for former college athletes for claims of sexual assault by their trainer (2021-2025)

$10 million for the family of a union worker killed on the job (2025)

$45 million confidential pre-trial settlement (2024)

$1.95 million for delivery ambassadors in a managerial misclassification class action (2024)

$600,000 for seafood processors in a wage theft class action (2024)

$3.25 million for carpet installers in a wage theft class action (2023)

Notable Cases

Torres v. Botanic Tonics (nationwide false labeling class action)

Luna v. Top Dawg Entertainment (sexual harassment and assault)

Doe v. U.S. Figure Skating (minor sexual abuse)

Dyer v. Tesla (racial discrimination class action)

Keller v. Amazon (nationwide gig-worker class action)

Zachariah Hansen, a partner at Arns Davis Law, leads the firm's workers' compensation practice group while passionately representing injured workers in both workers' compensation and personal injury cases. With extensive experience and a proven track record, Zach has successfully advocated for hundreds of clients across both the workers' compensation and civil court systems. His nuanced understanding of the hidden insurance dynamics in injury cases uniquely positions him to strategically leverage both systems and maximize recovery for his clients.

Through his grounded, no-nonsense approach to litigation, Zach has built an impressive reputation in the field. He consistently breaks through complicated legal issues to focus on what truly matters, securing substantial awards for the people he represents. His advocacy for workers and individuals facing powerful corporations stems from a deep recognition of the inherent power imbalance in these relationships.

Originally from Washington, Zach made San Francisco his permanent home in law school, and he spends his free time embracing the city's vibrant mix of culture, nature, and community. Clients value Zach for his accessibility, clear communication, and unwavering determination to achieve the best possible outcomes for their cases.


Recognition

  • Rising Star, Super Lawyers (2017-2024)


Admissions

  • Supreme Court of California

  • California Court of Appeal

  • Northern District of California

Education

  • University of San Francisco, School of Law

  • University of Washington