Kyle Colton Hansen
McNaul Ebel Nawrot & Helgren PLLC • Seattle, WA
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Contact
Email
khansen@mcnaul.com
Phone
(877) 743-6216
Address
600 University St Ste 2700, Seattle, WA, 98101-3143, US
Professional
About
Kyle Hansen is a business and commercial litigation attorney who practices in the firm’s Litigation and Trial Practice group. His practice focuses primarily on complex commercial litigation in both state and federal court. He has experience representing individuals, universities, financial institutions and large companies in a variety of matters involving complex class action disputes, business and commercial litigation, and breach of fiduciary duty claims arising under ERISA. In addition, Kyle has worked on behalf of a cryptocurrency exchange to resolve a third-party dispute over contested digital tokens, and on behalf of other entities and individuals involved in the cryptocurrency space to resolve litigation and non-litigation matters. Prior to joining McNaul Ebel, Kyle was a litigation associate with the New York law firm of Proskauer Rose LLP, where he focused primarily on high-stakes class action litigation involving claims arising under ERISA against high-profile individuals, Ivy League universities and Fortune 500 companies. He also represented corporate clients in connection with Department of Labor investigations. Kyle graduated summa cum laude from the University of Mississippi School of Law, earning his J.D. and two honors diplomas in the areas of Space & Aviation Law and Business Law. During law school, he won the North American Championship at the International Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court Competition, also winning best brief. He represented North America at the world competition and finished as runner-up. He also served as an associate editor for the University of Mississippi Law Journal and as the senior editor for the Journal of Space Law, which is circulated internationally. Prior to law school, Kyle graduated cum laude and with honors from Claremont McKenna College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and Legal Studies while playing NCAA football and track and field. Kyle is a Seattle native.
About Business Law
Business law attorneys advise companies on legal matters including formation, contracts, compliance, and transactions. They help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and protect their interests. Common matters include business formation, contract drafting, mergers and acquisitions, commercial disputes.
Credentials
Education
2018 University of Mississippi School of Law J.D. 2013 Claremont McKenna College BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2017 National Champion - Manfred Lachs Space Law Moot Court, International Institute of Space Law
Publications
2022 National Law Review District Court Declines to Dismiss 401(k) Fee Litigation Case in First Decision Post-Hughes 2022 National Law Review Roots of Confusion Over “v1” CryptoPunks NFTs Raise Key Copyright and Practical Considerations for NFT Minters, Acquirers and Platform Operators 2021 National Law Review Sixth Circuit Rules Retiree Healthcare Benefits Claim Is Not Arbitrable 2021 National Law Review District Court Partially Dismisses ERISA 401(k) Fee and Performance Claims for Lack of Standing 2020 National Law Review “Divane Intervention”: ERISA 401(k) Plan Investment Claims Dead On Arrival
Associations
2022 - Present King County Bar Association Member 2018 - Present Federal Bar Association Member 2017 - Present Phi Kappa Phi Member 2017 - Present Phi Delta Phi legal fraternity Member 2017 - 2018 University of Mississippi Law Review Senior Articles Editor
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Updated: Aug 01, 2026