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Michael Martin Hanis

Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 35% Litigation
    37 years
  • 25% Construction / Development
    32 years
  • 25% State, Local And Municipal Law
    33 years
  • 15% Land Use / Zoning
    30 years

Fees and Payment Types

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information
  • Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
    6703 South 234th Street
    Suite 300
    Kent, WA 98032
    Office: 253-520-5000
    Office: 877-520-5252
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Languages Spoken
  • Finnish

About Me

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I am the founder of South King County's largest law firm, and have served as Managing Partner for nearly all of its existence. I conceived the firm as having... more

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“Finally, an opportunity to beat up on a lawyer!!”

Posted by: a Contracts client, 2009-05-12 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: Our agency used Mike, and others, in handling a very complex long term contract negotiation between a couple dozen potential parties. The planning... more
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“Your search ends here with Michael Hanis”

Posted by: a Contracts client, 2009-03-28 almost 3 years ago.

Client Review: I consider Mike Hanis to be "the" best attorney I have ever worked with. Besides his years of experience with the judiciary system his approach to a... more
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Mark David Albertson

Michael is not only a superb lawyer, he's a caring and involved person in his community. Michael's longstanding reputation in excellent legal... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Mark Albertson , Kent (WA), Over 1 year ago
Brian James Hanis

Although I have a personal connection to Michael, from a purely professional standpoint I fully endorse him. I have worked with him on numerous... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Brian Hanis , Kent (WA), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

36 years since Michael Martin Hanis was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Washington Active 1975 01/31/2012
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience
Position Duration
Attorney and Partner at Hanis Irvine Prothero PLLC 2007–present
Attorney and Managing Partner at Hanis Greaney Prothero, PLLC 2003–2007
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
Willamette University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1975
Brigham Young University Business Management BS - Bachelor of Science 1972

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Editor: "Annexations, Incorporation, and Boundary Review Boards” WSBA Environmental Land Use Section 2010
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation Washington State Bar Association 2006
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Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member WSBA Business Law Section 2006-present
Member ABA Law Practice Management Section 2000-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 6
Answers: 4 Legal Answers
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1 Answer marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Editor of Real Property Deskbook - “Annexations, Incorporation, and Boundary Review Boards” WSBA Environmental and Land Use Law Section 2010
Negotiating Claims With Public Owners - Psychology 101 Utility Contractor Association of Washington 2006

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Master of Ceremonies Kent Downtown Partnership Annual Dinner 2011
Developing Legal Contacts KCBA New Lawyer Orientation 2008
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