Janice K. Hanson
Areas of Practice: Business Formation; Corporate Dissolution; Residential Real Estate; Estates, Trusts & Probate; Wills, Living Wills; Powers of Attorney & Appointment; Guardianships & Conservatorships
Office Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Direct: 612.336.9355 / Email: janice@lommen.com
Janice K. Hanson / Biography
Janice Hanson has years of experience with law firms as an administrator, paralegal and in accounting, giving her a broad knowledge of the workings of a law firm. Currently her focus is as a paralegal working in numerous areas of law, including corporate, real estate, probate, estate planning, and commercial and civil litigation. She enjoys not only the opportunity to work with the various attorneys practicing in these areas of law, but also the interaction with the variety of clients.
Away from the office, Ms. Hanson enjoys outdoor activities, including walking and gardening. She also enjoys watching and listening to sports, especially the Minnesota Twins.
News + Articles
Tales From the Trenches From the Defense Perspective
The coronavirus pandemic has undoubtedly presented challenges to the way we operate in both our personal and professional lives. In the legal setting, perhaps the most challenging is how we conduct jury trials during this time. With that in mind, what issues should...
Be open to opportunities you never imagined – even in retirement
At the end of 2020, and after 32 years at Lommen Abdo, I retired from the practice of law! I will remain as “of counsel” to help where needed, primarily in bankruptcy litigation. My life has been an amazing journey from the grade school girl who dreamed of being a...
The Federal Estate Tax – What to Expect With a Biden Presidency
A frequent concern for estate planning clients is how to avoid owing estate taxes at their death. Because the estate tax has become a political issue, some of these clients are also concerned about how the election results might impact the estate tax. The following is...
Lommen Abdo Announces Passing of One of Our Own
With great sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of one of our own, Larry Rocheford. Please keep Larry's family in your thoughts and prayers. View his obituary and comments shared by his colleagues, friends and family: StarTribune LinkedIn As a...
Appellate Arguments by Zoom
Nearly every attorney has now been affected in some way by the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Appellate attorneys have largely been lucky compared to their trial-level colleagues because most appellate work is uniquely well-suited for a remote environment. After...
Beware the Unintended Consequences of COVID-19 Legislation
Recently I represented a client seeking to uphold a default divorce judgment she obtained after her ex-husband failed to respond to the summons and petition in Minnesota. Both parties completed extensive briefing on the ex-husband’s motion to vacate the judgment, but...