I'm result oriented and strive to help my client achieve their legal goals.I assist clients in the legal needs of running a business.Estate planning documents provide certainty for ourselves and our family.I assist clients in administering trusts and probates smoothly.We assist clients in all aspects of real property.
I am a partner at Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC. I assist people with estate planning, probate, real estate, and business transactions and litigation. This includes matters related to estate disputes, guardianships, collections, boundary disputes, construction claims, and related issues.
Due to my litigation/arbitration/mediation experience, I am called upon to assist clients in a variety of matters. I am result oriented and find great pleasure when clients reach their legal goals quickly and efficiently. When a fair resolution cannot be achieved, I fight for my clients to achieve the most beneficial result possible. I have extensive experience in Superior and Federal courts, including trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
Practice areas
I assist clients with preparation of Wills/Trusts, power of attorney, living wills, and related estate planning documents. I also assist with guardianship matters, as well as litigation and mediation related to estates and guardianships.
21 years
I assist personal representatives/trustees in fulfilling their duties to an estate or Trust; and assist heirs in insuring their estate interests are handled correctly. I also mediate and litigate probate/trust/estate matters.
21 years
I assist businesses from formation through sale. This includes contract work, leasing issues, collections, partnership agreement preparation and revision, and other general legal assistance. I also litigate and mediate business matters
21 years
Work includes preparation, review, litigation and dispute resolution related to purchase and sale agreements, boundary disputes, title issues, easements, earnest money disputes, leasing, adverse possession, and condemnation.
21 years
Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
6703 S 234th St Ste 300
Kent, WA, 98032-2903
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WA | Active | 2001 | 06/28/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2012 |
Kiwanian of the Year | Meridian-Kent Kiwanis | 2011 |
Rising Star | Washington Law & Politics Magazine | 2011 |
Pro Bono Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2005 |
Pro Bono Service Commendation | Washington State Bar Association | 2004 |
Eagle Scout | Boy Scouts of America | 1990 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC | 2007 - Present |
Associate | Hanis Greaney, PLLC | 2003 - 2007 |
Associate | Hanis & Olson, PLLC | 2001 - 2003 |
Law Clerk | Washington State Attorney General | 1999 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Kent Community Foundation | Grant Committee Member | 2019 - Present |
Lake Meridian Water District | Elected Commissioner | 2004 - Present |
Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts | Member | 2004 - Present |
Kiwanis | Board Member/Member | 2003 - Present |
King County Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Washington State Bar Association | Member | 2001 - Present |
Boy Scouts of America | Various leadership positions | 1995 - Present |
Kentlake High School Basketball Booster Club | President, Treasurer | 2015 - 2017 |
Kiwanis Childrens Cancer Program | Board Member | 2010 - 2017 |
Kiwanis | President, Meridian-Kent Kiwanis | 2008 - 2009 |
South King County Bar Association | President | 2007 - 2008 |
South King County Bar Association | Trustee | 2005 - 2007 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Kent Reporter | Floods, disasters and insurance: Kent attorney offers timely advice | 2009 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Gonzaga University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2001 |
University of Washington | BA | 1998 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Business Transition Forum | Business Transitions | 2017 |
Multiple | Estate Planning Basics | 2017 |
Merrill Gardens | Aging with Dignity | 2016 |
NY Live | Estate Planning Update | 2016 |
Arbor Village | Basic Estate Planning | 2014 |
Community/youth groups | The role of attorneys and the laws in society | 2009 |
Green River Flooding | A legal perspective for businesses preparing for flooding and other disasters | 2009 |
New Lawyer Orientation | Maintaining a balanced life | 2007 |
New Lawyer Orientation | Maintaining a balanced life | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Will Dispute | After trial, the court ruled in favor of my client, and required the brother to reimburse my clients' attorneys fees and costs. |
Easement Dispute | Court found in favor of my client that the neighbors interpretation of the easement was incorrect, and that the trees removed were not unlawfully cut. |
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Sara Wahl, Litigation Attorney on May 14, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Jennifer Karol, Real estate Attorney on Apr 2, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
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Vanessa Vanderbrug, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 26, 2010
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Shana Thompson, Real estate Attorney on Apr 30, 2009
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John Huhs, Construction and development Attorney on Apr 14, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Pat for several years. I endorse his work and think highly of him.
Mark Prothero, Real estate Attorney on Mar 9, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I've been working with Pat on a daily basis for the past five years. He is hard-working, thorough, well-prepared, and a very strong trial lawyer. Communication with his clients is very important to Pat. He is also very involved in the community and has a great sense of humor.
Michael Hanis, Litigation Attorney on Mar 8, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
Although I'm a little prejudiced (notice our last names), this is genuinely one of the brightest young negotiators/litigators I have ever known. Absolute loyalty to his clients. Goes well beyond the call of duty in his representation.
Brian Hanis, Litigation Attorney on Mar 6, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work.