Atty. Eric William Hansen
Atty. Eric William Hansen is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Green Bay, WI · 42+ Years Experience
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About Eric William Hansen at a Glance
Eric William Hansen is an Associate based in Green Bay, Wisconsin, practicing at Nelson & Schmeling. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, and tax. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1984), U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin (1984), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Tax Court (1987). Educated at University of Wisconsin (J.D., 1984) and Marquette University (B.S.B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Brown County Bar Association State Bar of Wisconsin Wisconsin Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Serves clients in Green Bay, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric William Hansen
- Atty. Eric William Hansen is a lawyer practicing taxation, estate planning, probate
- Eric received a B.S.B.A. degree from Marquette University in 1978, and has been licensed for 42 years
- Eric practices at Nelson & Schmeling in Green Bay, WI
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Eric William Hansen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric William Hansen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Green Bay.
Probate in Green Bay
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Estate Planning & Probate in Green Bay
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Tax Law in Green Bay
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Eric William Hansen is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Wisconsin →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Green Bay
Practicing law in Wisconsin. Legal matters in Wisconsin are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Green Bay are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Wisconsin state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Wisconsin brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Wisconsin courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Green Bay Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Green Bay-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Green Bay Choose Eric William Hansen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric William Hansen's practice in the field of probate, estate planning, and tax.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric William Hansen brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Wisconsin, U.S. District Court, Western District of Wisconsin, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Wisconsin U.S. Tax Court, Eric William Hansen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, estate planning, and tax, Eric William Hansen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Green Bay
A Green Bay-based practice means Eric William Hansen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric William Hansen Handles in Green Bay
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