| AARON C. HANES was born in Eugene,
Oregon. He graduated from the University of California at Los
Angeles with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
He received his Juris Doctor from the University of Oregon,
graduating in 2000. He subsequently completed a Masters of Law
in Taxation at the University of San Diego School of Law.
During law school, Mr. Hanes performed
an internship at the U.S. Attorney's Office. Additionally,
he gained experience in the fields of personal injury, medical
malpractice, corporate law, estate planning, and tax law while
clerking with law firms during law school and the Masters
of Law program. Prior to joining Winet, Patrick & Weaver,
Mr. Hanes was an associate in the corporate tax division of
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC). He
assisted in researching and creating structures aimed at maximizing
federal and state tax benefits for divestitures, mergers and
acquisitions. He also provided tax advise on stock options,
charitable contributions, employee relocation, and independent
contractor issues.
Mr. Hanes was a member of the
football team while attending UCLA. Mr. Hanes' professional
organization memberships include the San Diego Defense Lawyers,
San Diego County Bar Association, North County Bar Association,
and the Oliver Wendell Holmes Inn of Court.
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