Atty. Mark J Hanson
Mark J Hanson is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, agribusiness, agricultural cooperatives and 16 other areas of law. Mark received a B.S. degree from Dickinson College in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Agribusiness & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN · 43+ Years Experience
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About Mark J Hanson at a Glance
Mark J Hanson is a Partner based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Stoel Rives LLP. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on formation, business, m&a, environmental, and agriculture. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1983) and Wisconsin (1992). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Dickinson College (B.S. University, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark J Hanson
- Mark J Hanson is a lawyer practicing agricultural law, agribusiness, agricultural cooperatives and 16 other areas of law
- Mark received a B.S. degree from Dickinson College in 1977, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Mark practices at Stoel Rives LLP in Minneapolis, MN
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Mark J Hanson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark J Hanson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Business Formation in Minneapolis
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Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Minneapolis
Mark J Hanson is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Minnesota →
Environmental Law in Minneapolis
Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.
Mark J Hanson is one of 55,977 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Minnesota →
Agricultural Law in Minneapolis
Agriculture attorneys for farm operations, ag finance, land use, water rights, and agribusiness.
Mark J Hanson is one of 4,751 agriculture attorneys indexed nationally. Browse agriculture attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose Mark J Hanson
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 Mark J Hanson's practice in the field of formation, business, m&a, environmental, and agriculture.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark J Hanson brings 43+ 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 Minnesota and Wisconsin, Mark J Hanson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and m&a, Mark J Hanson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Mark J Hanson 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 Mark J Hanson Handles in Minneapolis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark J Hanson has experience with under Minnesota law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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