Atty. Eric L. Hansen

Atty. Eric L. Hansen

Eric L. Hansen is a principal in the firm, having joined us in 2012 in our business, corporate, tax and estate planning groups.

Overland Park Overland Park 52 yrs experience 52 year
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About Eric L. Hansen at a glance

Eric L. Hansen is a Partner based in Overland Park, Kansas, practicing at Payne & Jones, Chartered. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on irs, estate planning, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1974), U.S. Tax Court (1974), and United States District Court for the District of Kansas (1974). Educated at University of Kansas School of Law (J.D., 1974) and University of Kansas (B.S., 1971). Serands clients in Overland Park, KS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Eric L. Hansen is a principal in the firm, having joined us in 2012 in our business, corporate, tax and estate planning groups
  • After 16 years of practice as a certified public accountant, and having achieved partnership status with Deloitte & Touche, Eric moved to the full-time practice of law in 1991
  • With his strong background in tax, accounting, and business, Eric brings a very personal approach to developing plans and strategies for estate, tax, and business clients
  • Eric is equally at ease when working through a small estate plan or negotiating a multi-million dollar business transaction
  • He represents numerous closely-held corporations and their owners in general corporate and business law, tax, estate and gift planning, and transition of business ownership
  • Whether stemming from a financial or legal basis, Eric strives to meet the client’s needs with a key focus on listening and responding to client goals
  • Sound legal analysis, in-depth knowledge of the law, and the ability to work with client goals, Eric stands as a strong voice for both the firm and its clients
  • Associations / Memberships • Johnson County Bar Association • Kansas Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Eric L. Hansen's Areas of Practice

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

IRS Disputes & Audits

Eric L. Hansen is one of 2,917 irs attorneys indexed nationally. Browse irs attorneys in Kansas →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Eric L. Hansen is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Kansas →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Eric L. Hansen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Kansas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Eric L. Hansen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Kansas →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Eric L. Hansen is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Kansas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kansas

Practicing law in Kansas. Legal matters in Kansas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Overland Park are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Kansas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Kansas 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 Kansas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Eric L. Hansen

Where is Eric L. Hansen's law office located?
Eric L. Hansen's law practice is located in Overland Park, Kansas. The firm is Payne & Jones, Chartered. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric L. Hansen handle?
Eric L. Hansen focuses on irs, estate planning, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kansas.
How long has Eric L. Hansen practiced law?
Eric L. Hansen has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did Eric L. Hansen go to law school?
Eric L. Hansen earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.S., 1971).
How can I contact Eric L. Hansen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Kansas School of Law
- 1974
B.S.
University of Kansas
- 1971

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1974
United States District Court for the District of Kansas
Admitted: 1974

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