About Greg
Greg Hansel earned a Bachelor of Arts in Government from Harvard University, completing his undergraduate degree in 1982. His study of political systems and public institutions shaped an early interest in how law and policy intersect. That background returned repeatedly in his later work as he moved into a legal career in Maine.
He is licensed to practice in Maine and is associated with the law firm Preti Flaherty. Over the years he has worked alongside colleagues on matters that touch local institutions and private clients. His education in government has informed how he approaches client counseling and case assessment.
Colleagues describe him as steady and pragmatic. He favors clear analysis over flourish. In meetings he is deliberate and attentive. In written work he aims for precision. Those tendencies reflect an academic training that prized evidence and argument. They also reflect the routine of legal practice: reading records, weighing possible outcomes, and advising clients about practical next steps.
His path from a Harvard classroom into Maine practice gave him a perspective that reads both broad and local. He has experience translating policy ideas into concrete legal positions. That capability has been useful to clients who need plain explanations of complex rules. It also helps in negotiations and when preparing cases for court. He prefers accessible language and concrete options when advising.
At Preti Flaherty he has participated in matters handled by the firm across the state. He has worked on files that demand careful legal research and sustained attention to detail. He also mentors younger lawyers and staff by sharing approaches to legal analysis and file management. Those mentoring moments are practical; they focus on how to structure an argument and how to prepare a case for the next stage.
Outside the office he keeps ties to the civic and institutional conversations that first drew him to study government. He follows developments in state policy and law closely. That interest feeds back into his practice, helping him anticipate changes that may affect clients.
As of 2026 he practices law in Maine through his association with Preti Flaherty and handles matters on behalf of clients in the state.
