About Mary Kay
Licenses
Licensed in Nebraska for 33 years
State: Nebraska
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
Licensed in West Virginia for 39 years
State: West Virginia
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Licensed in Mississippi for 40 years
State: Mississippi
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2014
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Outstanding Service Award, Lincoln Southwest Silver Hawk Theater
2002
Volunteer of the Year, Planned Parenthood
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Owner/Engaged in the practice of Law, Mary Kay Hansen Law & Mediation, PC LLO
1998 - 1998
Adjunct Assistant Professor-Family Law, University of Nebraska College of Law
1993 - 1993
Instructor-Medical Malpractice & Law Office Administration, College of St. Mary
1992 - 2010
Partner, McHenry, Haszard, Hansen, Roth & Hupp, LLO, PC
1991 - 1992
Partner, Ringer, Cavendar, Hansen & Stiller
1990 - 1991
Adjunct Professor-Legal Clinic, West Virginia University College of Law
1989 - 1990
City Attorney, City of Westover
1986 - 1987
Instructor-Real Property & Business Law, West Virginia Career College
1986 - 1991
Sole practicioner-General practice, Mary Kay Hansen
1985 - 1986
Law Clerk, Steptoe & Johnson
1984 - 1985
Law Clerk, Tollison & Alexander
1979 - 1982
Service Representative, Northwestern & South Central Bell
Associations
2011 - Present
Nebraska Supreme Court Judicial Nominating CommissionMember
2009 - Present
Heartland MediatorsMember
2009 - Present
Nebraska Mediation AssociationFounding Member & Active Member
2009 - Present
Cardwell Woods Homeowners AssociationSecretary
2008 - Present
The Mediation CenterAffiliate
1992 - Present
Nebraska State Bar AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Nebraska State Bar Association-Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law & Women and Law Practice sectionsMember
1992 - Present
Supreme Court State of NebraskaMember
2010 - 2010
Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account FoundationNominating Committee, LRAP Committee Member, & NSBA Liason
2006 - 2007
Nebraska Supreme Court Commission on Children in the CourtsMember
2005 - 2010
Nebraska Lawyers Trust Account FoundationPresident
2005 - 2007
Lincoln Southwest High School Performing Arts Booster ClubMember/Secretary
1999 - 2006
Cardwell Woods Homeowners AssociationPresident of Board of Directors
1998 - 2002
Girls Scouts/Homestead CouncilLeader
1996 - 1999
Lincoln/Lancaster Family Resource CenterBoard of Directors
1995 - 1999
Robert Van Pelt American Inns of CourtMember
1995 - 1998
Nebraska State Bar Association: Committee on EthicsMember
1995 - 1998
Lincoln Bar Assocation: Local Practice CommitteeMember
1995 - 1997
Nebraska State Bar Association - Family Law -Executive CommitteeExecutive Committee Member
1994 - 1997
NOVA/Association of Business and Professional WomenMember
1994 - 1995
Catholic Charities: Shelter of Victims of Abuse Task ForceMember
1992 - 1994
Voices for ChildrenMember
1985 - 1985
Trial TechniquesLeader
Sample of Legal Cases
Education
1985
Juris Doctor
1978
Bachelors of Arts & Education
Speaking Engagements
2011
Family Law Mediation
2009
What You Need to Know About Family Law Practice Now
2008
The Intersection of Your Family Law Case With Substance Abuse, Mental Health and Criminal Issues
2008
Hot-Tip - How to Develop Good Attorney-Client Relationships, Keep Clients Happy and Avoid Disciplinary Grievances and Malpractice Claims
2007
LB554, Bench and Bar Viewpoints
2005
Burning Questions Relating to Family Law Practice in Nebraska
2005
Tips for the Unwary: Essentials for Handling a Divorce
2002
Child Custody Evaluations
1998
Recent Developments in Family Law: Modification of Decrees
Publications
2010
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
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23 Nov 2024
What if my Ex refuses to file a QDRO from a divorce in 2010?
21 Nov 2024
What do i do if my soon to be ex wife is keeping my 19 month old daughter from me?
23 Nov 2024
Legal Guides
Programs Avaiable Through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
04 Aug 2011
Services for Those Facing a Challenge: Part 2 of 2
04 Aug 2011
Services for Those Facing a Challenge: Part 1 of 2
01 Aug 2011