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J. Alan Jensen, Business Attorney in Portland, Oregon

Over 63 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Estate Planning, and Insurance · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

PartneratHolland & Knight LLP

Portland, OR

Practicing business in Portland since 1963.

63+
Years practicing
5.0 ★
1 client review
3
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J. Alan Jensen is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Insurance. J. has over 63 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Portland, OR
Experience
over 63 years
Known for
Business · Estate Planning · Insurance
  • Handles Business, Estate Planning, and Insurance matters from Portland, OR.
  • Over 63 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About J. Alan Jensen: J. Alan Jensen is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Insurance. J. has over 63 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by J. Alan Jensen

J. concentrates on business, estate planning, insurance, tax, and trusts. Each area below outlines the kind of case J. handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Portland, Oregon

J. takes business matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Estate Planning cases in Portland, Oregon

J. takes estate planning matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Portland, Oregon

J. takes insurance matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Tax cases in Portland, Oregon

J. takes tax matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Trusts cases in Portland, Oregon

J. takes trusts matters in Portland, Oregon. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before J. agrees to represent you.

Biography

About J. Alan Jensen — Over 63 years of Oregon business experience

J. Alan Jensen is a partner based in Portland, OR. The practice focuses on Business, Estate Planning, and Insurance. J. has over 63 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Holland & Knight LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Mr. J. Alan Jensen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private wealth services, asset protection trusts and 7 other areas of law. J. received a degree from Carleton College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years. J. practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Portland, OR.

Working with J. on a business matter

Mr. J. Alan Jensen is a lawyer practicing estate planning, private wealth services, asset protection trusts and 7 other areas of law. J. received a degree from Carleton College in 1960, and has been licensed for 63 years. J. practices at Holland & Knight LLP in Portland, OR.

Clients J. works with

J. reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, estate planning, and insurance matters in Portland and the surrounding Oregon area.

Credentials

J. Alan Jensen's legal education and bar admissions

  • Carleton College

    B.A New · 1960

Jurisdictions

J.'s state bar admissions

  • Oregon

    1972 · ACTIVE

  • California

    1968 · ACTIVE

  • Minnesota

    1963 · ACTIVE

J. studied at B.A New in Carleton College.

Law school and academic background

J. completed B.A New in Carleton College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice J. runs in Oregon is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of J. Alan Jensen

J. has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

J.'s professional memberships and bar associations

  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. Author: "Current Developments in Funding, Financing, Buying and Selling Life Insurance," Southern Federal Tax Institute

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  • "Primer on the New Regime for Taxation of Split Dollar: Notice 2001-10 and Its Successor Notice 2002-8," West Group's Estate & Personal Financial Planning, April 2002. Assistant Professor, 1970-1973, Associate Professor, 1973-1974, Professor of Law, 1974-

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  • Oregon State Bar (Past Chairman, Probate, Administration and Estate Plan)

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  • American Bar Association (Member: Tax Section

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  • Estate and Gift Tax Committee

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  • Partnership Committee

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  • Chairperson, Subcommittee on Life Insurance)

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Locations

J. Alan Jensen's office in Portland

J.'s primary office is at 2300 U.S. Bancorp Tower, 111 S.W. 5th Ave., Ste. 2300, Portland, OR, 97204. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Holland & Knight LLP

2300 U.S. Bancorp Tower, 111 S.W. 5th Ave., Ste. 2300

Portland, OR 97204

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Client feedback

Client reviews of J. Alan Jensen — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review

Every review below is from a verified client of J.. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing business attorneys in Portland.

5.0

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Hiring guide

How to hire J. Alan Jensen — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with J. usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

J. charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; J. will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Portland, Oregon

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for J.

J. discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. J. confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

J.'s office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about J. Alan Jensen

  • How much does it cost to hire J. for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. J. walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does J. offer a free consultation?

    J. charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain J.'s office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check J.'s current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Oregon typically take?

    Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. J. gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can J. take my case if I'm outside Portland?

    J. is licensed in Oregon. Matters governed by Oregon law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — J. will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with J.?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. J. will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is J. accepting new business clients right now?

    J.'s intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Portland, Salem and Eugene in Oregon

J. handles business matters throughout Oregon. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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