Charles E. "Chuck" Hanson
About Charles E. Hanson
Charles E. Hanson is a lawyer based in La Crosse, WI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Charles E. Hanson is recognized in the following practice area:
- La Crosse, Wisconsin
- Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
Current Firm: Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik
Education: University of Wisconsin–Madison, Juris Doctorate, graduated 1973
Location: La Crosse, WI
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