Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Gregory M. Hansen
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2005 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Gregory M. Hansen, Of Counsel, concentrates his practice in the areas of employee benefits; stock option, stock purchase and equity incentive plans; general corporate and business law; and state and federal income tax controversy matters, with an emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and custom designed retirement arrangements.
While an attorney with the U.S. Treasury Department, Mr. Hansen tried U.S. civil tax cases and helped prepare criminal fraud tax cases for review by the U.S. Department of Justice. He applies that experience to negotiations with state and federal tax authorities in controversy matters.
Mr. Hansen also does extensive work in the area of 401(k) plans, 457 deferred compensation plans, voluntary compliance programs with the IRS and the Department of Labor.
Gregory Hansen is a past chair of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association Tax Section and an officer of the Hawai‘i Chapter of the ESOP Association.
While an attorney with the U.S. Treasury Department, Mr. Hansen tried U.S. civil tax cases and helped prepare criminal fraud tax cases for review by the U.S. Department of Justice. He applies that experience to negotiations with state and federal tax authorities in controversy matters.
Mr. Hansen also does extensive work in the area of 401(k) plans, 457 deferred compensation plans, voluntary compliance programs with the IRS and the Department of Labor.
Gregory Hansen is a past chair of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association Tax Section and an officer of the Hawai‘i Chapter of the ESOP Association.
Overview
- University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1973
- University of Utah, BS, graduated 1970
- Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
- California, The State Bar of California
- Utah, Utah State Bar
- Hawaii State Bar Association - Member
- Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
- California, The State Bar of California
- Utah, Utah State Bar
- Hawaii State Bar Association - Member
- University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 1973
- University of Utah, BS, graduated 1970
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Honolulu (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Special Focus:
- ERISA
- ESOPS
- Executive Compensation
- Fiduciary Responsibility
- Qualified Plans
News & Media
Additional Information
- PRACTICE AREA EMPHASIS
Corporate and Individual Taxation; Employee Benefits; General Corporate and Business Law
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