Atty. Laurence A. Hansen

Atty. Laurence A. Hansen

Laurence A. Hansen is a lawyer practicing taxation and employee benefits, executive compensation, tax exempt organizations and 1 other area of law.

Chicago Chicago 51 yrs experience 51 year
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Profile Summary

About Laurence A. Hansen at a glance

Laurence A. Hansen is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Locke Lord LLP. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on employment, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1975) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court (1975). Educated at University of Wisconsin Law School (J.D., 1975) and St. Norbert College (B.S., 1972). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Chicago and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Laurence A. Hansen is a lawyer practicing taxation and employee benefits, executive compensation, tax exempt organizations and 1 other area of law
  • Laurence received a B.S. degree from St. Norbert College in 1972, and has been licensed for 51 years
  • Laurence practices at Locke Lord LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Laurence A. Hansen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Laurence A. 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.

Laurence A. Hansen is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Tax Law

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

Laurence A. Hansen is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Laurence A. Hansen

Where is Laurence A. Hansen's law office located?
Laurence A. Hansen's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Locke Lord LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Laurence A. Hansen handle?
Laurence A. Hansen focuses on employment, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Laurence A. Hansen practiced law?
Laurence A. Hansen has 51+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1975.
Where did Laurence A. Hansen go to law school?
Laurence A. Hansen earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.S., 1972).
How can I contact Laurence A. Hansen for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Laurence A. Hansen received?
Laurence A. Hansen's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin Law School
- 1975
B.S.
St. Norbert College
- 1972

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1975
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1975

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