Atty. William H. Hanson

Atty. William H. Hanson

Mr. William H.

Bangor Bangor 44 yrs experience 44 year
Call (207) 687-3191 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About William H. Hanson at a glance

William H. Hanson is a Partner based in Bangor, Maine, practicing at Rudman Winchell. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on contracts, estate planning, business, real estate, and environmental. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1982). Educated at University of Maine School of Law, Portland, Maine (J.D. Doctor, 1982) and McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada (B.A. Bachelor, 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Bangor, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. William H. Hanson is a lawyer practicing environmental / natural resources, estate planning, business & corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1975, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • William practices at Rudman Winchell in Bangor, ME

Practice Areas Explained

William H. Hanson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H. Hanson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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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.

William H. Hanson is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

William H. Hanson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

William H. Hanson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Maine →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maine

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William H. Hanson

Where is William H. Hanson's law office located?
William H. Hanson's law practice is located in Bangor, Maine. The firm is Rudman Winchell. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. Hanson handle?
William H. Hanson focuses on contracts, estate planning, business, real estate, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maine.
How long has William H. Hanson practiced law?
William H. Hanson has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did William H. Hanson go to law school?
William H. Hanson earned their education at (J.D. Doctor, 1982); (B.A. Bachelor, 1975).
How can I contact William H. Hanson for a consultation?
You can contact William H. Hanson 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 William H. Hanson received?
William H. Hanson's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D. Doctor
University of Maine School of Law, Portland, Maine
- 1982
B.A. Bachelor
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

U.S. District Court, District of Maine
Admitted: 1982

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