Kent M. Hanszen

Kent M. Hanszen is a triple board-certified attorney with extensive experience in business litigation, real estate law, and commercial transactions. His unique perspective as a legal expert and business owner allows him to guide clients through complex transactions and disputes with strategic, results-driven counsel. He represents Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, and medium-sized enterprises in matters involving contract disputes, title insurance issues, financial interests, and employment law.

Kent earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Houston Law Center in 1992 after completing his Bachelor of Business Administration at Texas A&M University in 1988. He is also a Certified Mediator from the A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center. His board certifications in Civil Trial Law, Residential Real Estate Law, and Commercial Real Estate Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization demonstrate his expertise across multiple legal fields.

With a strong commercial litigation and real estate transactions background, Kent M. Hanszen helps clients navigate property disputes, condemnation cases, and insurance coverage matters. His legal acumen has earned him recognition as an AV Preeminent-rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and a Texas Super Lawyer in Real Estate. His deep understanding of business law allows him to provide comprehensive legal solutions tailored to his client’s needs.

Outside his legal practice, Kent stays actively involved in key industry organizations, including the Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists and the Texas Land Title Association, where he serves on the Legislative and Judiciary Committees. He also serves on the Board of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals. In addition, Kent is committed to community service through his work with Epilepsy Foundation Texas and the Wilchester West Foundation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Hanszen Laporte LLP
• Member, Texas Association of Civil Trial and Appellate Specialists
• Member, College of the State Bar of Texas
• Member, Texas Land Title Association
• Member, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

Licensed State

• Texas

Education

• University of Houston Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Texas A&M University
  BAA with A.A. White Dispute Resolution Center, Certified Mediator

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