Education

University of Michigan Law School, J.D.
New York University School of Law, LL.M.
Carleton College, B.A.

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
California
Oregon

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J. Alan "Alan" Jensen

Partner
Portland
t: 503-243-5867

J. Alan Jensen focuses on tax planning for individuals and businesses, including corporate and estate planning for closely-held and family-owned businesses. Mr. Jensen advises businesses and individuals with regard to the operation, expansion or transfer of their businesses. He also advises clients, agents and insurers about sophisticated applications of life insurance. Additionally, he counsels on wealth preservation, including the use of asset protection trusts. Mr. Jensen is the National Practice Group Leader for Holland & Knight’s Private Wealth Services, Family Business Group, and the Team Leader for the Northwest Private Wealth Services Team.

Mr. Jensen was a Law Professor from 1970 through 1976 at Lewis & Clark Law School and is periodically an adjunct professor at the Law School. He is a frequent speaker before professional and civic groups on tax and estate planning and succession planning topics.

Professional Honors & Awards

  • The Best Lawyers in America, More Than 10 years
  • Top 100 Attorney, Worth Magazine, 2006

Memberships

  • Estate Planning Council of Portland, Inc.
  • Portland Business Alliance
  • American Bar Association Taxation and Estate Planning Section Subcommittee on Life Insurance, Past chair
  • American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Fellow
  • Oregon State Bar Tax Section
  • Oregon State Bar Association Probate Administration and Estate Planning Section, Past chair
  • Oregon Humane Society, Chair, Planning Giving Committee
  • Portland Marathon, General Counsel

Published Articles & Books