Joseph Hanna Jr. is a distinguished tax attorney whose decades-long career has been deeply connected to Oregon’s legal and professional community. Based in Portland, Oregon, Joseph Hanna Jr. has served as a senior partner at Hanna Strader P.C. since 1987, representing individuals and corporations in complex tax matters. His practice encompasses estate planning, trusts, wills, probate, tax litigation, corporate taxation, and international tax planning.

Joseph Hanna has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in the trusts and estates category for 20 consecutive years. His professional expertise extends to federal and state tax controversies, including representation before the Internal Revenue Service, Oregon Tax Court, and U.S. Tax Court. He has also advised clients on business formations, mergers and acquisitions, charitable organizations, private foundations, and cross-border asset planning.

A prolific legal author, Mr. Hanna has co-authored several books on wills and trusts and published extensively in professional and academic legal journals. His publications address sophisticated estate and tax planning issues, including marital deductions, QTIP trusts, estate taxation, and corporate reorganizations.

Mr. Hanna has also contributed to legal education as an adjunct professor. In addition, he has served in numerous leadership roles within professional organizations, including the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel and the Oregon State Bar.