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Atty. W Karl Hansen

Atty. W Karl Hansen

W Karl Hansen is a lawyer practicing transportation, administrative law, railroad law and 3 other areas of law. W received a B.A. degree from Carleton College, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Minneapolis Minneapolis 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About W Karl Hansen at a glance

W Karl Hansen is an Of Counsel based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Stinson. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on business, government, health care, and energy. Admitted to practice in U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit (1997) and U.S. Supreme Court (2000). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law J.D. (—) and Carleton College B.A. (—). Serands clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • W Karl Hansen is a lawyer practicing transportation, administrative law, railroad law and 3 other areas of law
  • W received a B.A. degree from Carleton College, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • W practices at Stinson in Minneapolis, MN

Practice Areas Explained

W Karl Hansen's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Government & Administrative Law

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Health Care Law

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Energy & Utilities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Minnesota

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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about W Karl Hansen

Where is W Karl Hansen's law office located?
W Karl Hansen's law practice is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The firm is Stinson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does W Karl Hansen handle?
W Karl Hansen focuses on business, government, health care, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Minnesota.
How long has W Karl Hansen practiced law?
W Karl Hansen has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did W Karl Hansen go to law school?
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How can I contact W Karl Hansen for a consultation?
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Education

William Mitchell College of Law J.D.
- In Progress
Carleton College B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

U.S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000

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