Atty. Forrest William Hansen

Atty. Forrest William Hansen

Mr. Forrest William Hansen is a lawyer practicing trusts, business law, tax law and 2 other areas of law.

San Jose San Jose 21 yrs experience 21 year
Call (628) 287-9985 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Forrest William Hansen at a glance

Forrest William Hansen is a trusts, estate planning, business, tax, and litigation attorney based in San Jose, California. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Admitted to practice in California (2005). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of California, Irvine (B.A. English, 2000). Active member of Merced County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serands clients in San Jose, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Forrest William Hansen is a lawyer practicing trusts, business law, tax law and 2 other areas of law
  • Forrest received a B.A. degree from University of California, Irvine in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • Forrest practices in San Jose, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Forrest William Hansen's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Forrest William Hansen is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in California →

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.

Forrest William Hansen is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Forrest William Hansen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Tax Law

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

Forrest William Hansen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Forrest William Hansen

Where is Forrest William Hansen's law office located?
Forrest William Hansen's law practice is located in San Jose, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Forrest William Hansen handle?
Forrest William Hansen focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Forrest William Hansen practiced law?
Forrest William Hansen has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did Forrest William Hansen go to law school?
Forrest William Hansen earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A. English, 2000).
How can I contact Forrest William Hansen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 2004
B.A. English
University of California, Irvine
- 2000

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2005

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