Sherri DeBettignies
(Hannah's Assistant)
sherri.debettignies@fmjlaw.com
Hannah Schacherl Jansen is an Associate in FMJ’s Litigation, Appellate, and Real Estate Practice Groups. Hannah’s practice focuses on representing private clients, government entities, and developers in complex matters involving real property, land use, drainage, water and wetlands, and environmental law.
Hannah’s experience includes representing clients before state and local agencies, and in court, as well as developing litigation strategy in both trial and appellate proceedings. Hannah has represented clients in district court and before the Minnesota Court of Appeals. Hannah has also advised local government clients during board meetings and on regulatory and compliance issues. Hannah counsels clients in compliance with state and federal regulations, such as the Wetland Conservation Act, Clean Water Act, conditional use permits, and other environmental and land use issues.
While in law school, Hannah served as Student Director of the Clemency Clinic at the University of Minnesota, where she authored federal clemency petitions and guided fellow students through legal strategy and advocacy. She also gained valuable experience as a law clerk for the Anoka County Attorney’s Office and as a legal intern in the Office of Governor Tim Walz and Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan, where she assisted with Executive Orders and legal research related to government authority and public policy.
“I approach every case with dedication, persistence, and creative problem-solving. I strive to understand what is truly important to each client, working toward advocacy that is not just legally sound but strategically aligned with each client’s core interests.”
Outside of the office, you can find Hannah hiking, kayaking, working on her newest quilting project, or watching women’s basketball – especially the Minnesota Lynx.