Atty. Gregory M. Hansen

Atty. Gregory M. Hansen

Gregory M. Hansen, Of Counsel, concentrates his practice in the areas of employee benefits; stock option, stock purchase and equity incentive plans; general corporate and business law; and state and federal income tax controversy matters, with an emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and custom designed retirement arrangements.

Call (808) 547-5400 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Gregory M. Hansen at a glance

Gregory M. Hansen is a employment attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation. Admitted to practice in Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association, California, The State Bar of California, and Utah, Utah State Bar. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1973) and University of Utah (BS, 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — ERISA (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Gregory M. Hansen, Of Counsel, concentrates his practice in the areas of employee benefits
  • stock option, stock purchase and equity incentive plans
  • general corporate and business law
  • and state and federal income tax controversy matters, with an emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and custom designed retirement arrangements
  • While an attorney with the U.S
  • Treasury Department, Mr. Hansen tried U.S. civil tax cases and helped prepare criminal fraud tax cases for review by the U.S
  • Department of Justice
  • He applies that experience to negotiations with state and federal tax authorities in controversy matters
  • Mr. Hansen also does extensive work in the area of 401(k) plans, 457 deferred compensation plans, voluntary compliance programs with the IRS and the Department of Labor
  • Gregory Hansen is a past chair of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association Tax Section and an officer of the Hawai‘i Chapter of the ESOP Association

Practice Areas Explained

Gregory M. Hansen's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Gregory M. Hansen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

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

Looking for additional Hawaii attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Honolulu or all attorneys in Hawaii.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gregory M. Hansen

Where is Gregory M. Hansen's law office located?
Gregory M. Hansen's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gregory M. Hansen handle?
Gregory M. Hansen focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
Where did Gregory M. Hansen go to law school?
Gregory M. Hansen earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (BS, 1970).
How can I contact Gregory M. Hansen for a consultation?
You can contact Gregory M. Hansen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gregory M. Hansen received?
Gregory M. Hansen's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — ERISA; Best Lawyers in America — ESOPS; Best Lawyers in America — Executive Compensation.

Education

J.D.
University of California Los Angeles
- 1973
BS
University of Utah
- 1970

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ERISA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ESOPS
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Executive Compensation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fiduciary Responsibility
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Qualified Plans
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (Honolulu)
- 2017

Bar Admissions

Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
California, The State Bar of California
Utah, Utah State Bar

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.