Kristie Halloran Hanson

Kristie Halloran Hanson has built a long-standing career as a trusted attorney with experience across personal injury, social security matters, real estate, wills and estates, traffic issues, product liability, wrongful death, and bankruptcy. She is known for guiding clients through legal challenges with clear communication, practical direction, and steady advocacy shaped by many years of practice.

Kristie completed her academic path by earning her B.B.A. from Iona College in 1983, followed by her J.D. from South Texas College of Law Houston in 1989. These degrees laid the foundation for her bar admissions in Texas, New York, and the U.S. District Court, allowing her to serve clients in both states with a wide range of legal needs.

Kristie has decades of experience serving individuals facing difficult and often stressful legal matters. She works with clients from the early stages of a case through its resolution, helping them understand their rights and options in accessible terms. Her practice includes assisting injured individuals, supporting claimants seeking social security benefits, handling complex real estate issues, and guiding families through estate planning and administration.

Kristie Halloran Hanson continues to provide steady legal support rooted in experience, professional involvement, and a client-centered approach that prioritizes clarity, fairness, and dependable guidance. Kristie has also dedicated many years to professional service. She has served on multiple New York State Bar Association committees related to attorney conduct and professional discipline, along with grievance committee participation in the Schenectady County Bar Association. Her involvement continues through membership in organizations focused on consumer bankruptcy, women in law, and social security claimants, reflecting a commitment to professional standards and community representation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Attorney, Hanson Law Firm, P.C.
• Member, New York State Bar Association
• Member, Schenectady County Bar Association, Grievance Committee
• Member, NYSBA Committee on Professional Discipline (1998 – 2011)
• Member, NYSBA Committee on Standards for Attorney Conduct
• Member, Capital District Women’s Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, Albany County Bar Association
• Member, Woman’s Bar Association of New York
• Member, National Organization of Social Security Claimants
• Member, National Organization of Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, Texas State Bar Association

Licensed State

• New York
• Texas

Education

• South Texas College of Law Houston
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Iona College
  Bachelor of Business Administration

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