Atty. Karen E Hobson

Atty. Karen E Hobson

Karen E Hobson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, estata & legacy planning and 3 other areas of law. Karen received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Portland Portland 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen E Hobson at a glance

Karen E Hobson is an Attorney based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Williams Kastner. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and tax. Admitted to practice in Oregon (2008), Washington (2008), and U.S. Tax Court (2009). Educated at New York University School of Law (LL.M. University, 2008) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Karen E Hobson is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts, estata & legacy planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Karen received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2003, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Karen practices at Williams Kastner in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Karen E Hobson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Karen E Hobson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Tax Law

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

Karen E Hobson is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Karen E Hobson

Where is Karen E Hobson's law office located?
Karen E Hobson's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Williams Kastner. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen E Hobson handle?
Karen E Hobson focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Karen E Hobson practiced law?
Karen E Hobson has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Karen E Hobson go to law school?
Karen E Hobson earned their education at (LL.M. University, 2008); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Karen E Hobson for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
New York University School of Law
- 2008
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 2008
Washington
Admitted: 2008
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 2009

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