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Patrick Michael Hanis

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Avvo Rating9.1
  • Kent, WA
  • Licensed for 19 years
Patrick Michael Hanis
Patrick Michael Hanis
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About Patrick

I'm result oriented and strive to help my client achieve their legal goals.

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.

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Practice areas

BusinessReal estateProbateEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 50%

    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.

    20 years

  2. Probate: 20%

    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.

    20 years

  3. Real estate: 15%

    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.

    20 years

  4. Business: 15%

    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

    20 years

Contact

Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC

6703 S 234th St Ste 300
Kent, WA, 98032-2903

Website
http://www.hiplawfirm.com/Our-Attorneys/Patrick-M-Hanis.shtml 

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
WAActive200107/08/2021
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers6
Legal guides1
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2012
Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2011
Kiwanian of the YearMeridian-Kent Kiwanis2011
Pro Bono Service CommendationWashington State Bar Association2005
Pro Bono Service CommendationWashington State Bar Association2004
Eagle ScoutBoy Scouts of America1990
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
PartnerHanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC2007 - Present
AssociateHanis Greaney, PLLC2003 - 2007
AssociateHanis & Olson, PLLC2001 - 2003
Law ClerkWashington State Attorney General1999 - 2001
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Kent Community FoundationGrant Committee Member2019 - Present
Lake Meridian Water DistrictElected Commissioner2004 - Present
Washington Association of Sewer and Water DistrictsMember2004 - Present
KiwanisBoard Member/Member2003 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember2001 - Present
Boy Scouts of AmericaVarious leadership positions1995 - Present
Kentlake High School Basketball Booster ClubPresident, Treasurer2015 - 2017
Kiwanis Childrens Cancer ProgramBoard Member2010 - 2017
KiwanisPresident, Meridian-Kent Kiwanis2008 - 2009
South King County Bar AssociationPresident2007 - 2008
South King County Bar AssociationTrustee2005 - 2007
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Kent ReporterFloods, disasters and insurance: Kent attorney offers timely advice2009
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Gonzaga University School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2001
University of WashingtonBA1998
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Business Transition ForumBusiness Transitions2017
MultipleEstate Planning Basics2017
Merrill GardensAging with Dignity2016
NY LiveEstate Planning Update2016
Arbor VillageBasic Estate Planning2014
Community/youth groupsThe role of attorneys and the laws in society2009
Green River FloodingA legal perspective for businesses preparing for flooding and other disasters2009
New Lawyer OrientationMaintaining a balanced life2007
New Lawyer OrientationMaintaining a balanced life2006
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Will DisputeAfter trial, the court ruled in favor of my client, and required the brother to reimburse my clients' attorneys fees and costs.
Easement DisputeCourt found in favor of my client that the neighbors interpretation of the easement was incorrect, and that the trees removed were not unlawfully cut.

Reviews

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Excellent experience

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We were pleased to work with Steven Bash and Pat Hanis for the competition of our estate plan and wills. We appreciated that we were able to take our time and review the materials at our own pace. Pat was able to seek advice on a particular out of state question and put our minds at ease that we would be dealing with Washington laws for our estate. Many thanks for the understanding and efficient help we received.
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Great service and support

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I want to thank Patrick and Steven for all their kindness support and wonderful communication during a very difficult time. They walked me through every step of the process to complete my sisters Last Will and Testament. Thank you again for your excellent service. I highly recommend Patrick Hanis and Steven Bash.
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Knows our needs and met them!

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We were having trouble with another attorney completing some paperwork. I was put in touch with Patrick’s office. From the beginning he was easy to work with! I met his assistant, Steven and the lines of communication were responsive, fast and affordable. I highly recommend this law firm for wills, power of attorney and any other Paperwork that you need done. We plan to use him, again, to update our wills soon. Just a breeze to work with!
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Patrick Hanis review.

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The visit and communication with Mr. Hanis could not have been better. His work product was timely and accurate. He accomplished everything asked for. I would call on him again, should the need arise. wo.r ....
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Mr. Dean Ledford

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It was my pleasure to have Patrick Hanis as my lawyer in completing my Last Will and Testament. Patrick was very organized and professional in presernting these documents, and answered all questions presented. I want to thank Scott Carter for sending my daughter Angela , and me to be represented by their firm.
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Legal help with a will

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Patrick and his team were great to work with. They are focused, efficient and thorough. Patrick makes complicated legal terms easy to understand.
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Excellent service

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Patrick and his staff are exceptional. They made what could have been a very complex and stressful process simple, thorough and easygoing.
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Hired attorney

Knowledgeable and comprehensive legal services

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We worked with Patrick Hanis and Steven Bash on our estate planning and medical documents. Patrick was very patient with our questions and gave us options and rationale behind different choices. Even when we went back with additional questions and concerns, he was patient and made additional changes until we were comfortable with the final result. While we could not meet in person, he was very responsive over emails and Zoom calls and helped us work out what we needed to do and gave us specific steps during and after our documents were signed. We appreciate the summary documents he put together and the support that his assistant Steven Bash gave to us during our process.
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Hired attorney

Trusted estate planning attorney, for setting up our estate plan and to help widows.

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Pat helped us with setting up our estate plan. He is easy to have a conversation with and explains how legal things work. Excellent professional advice - our needs were met and we feel good that our own wishes are in writing and our money is protected. His staff is very competent and they all communicate very well. Our entire experience was very pleasant. He was also hired to help with a relative's estate administration and probate. Highly recommended! My background is in financial planning and investment management and I will be referring clients to Pat.
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Simple will

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Even though I just had a simple will done. Patrick treated it like the most important document he was working on at the time. His staff was friendly, patient, and quick to respond to my emails. He explained everything clearly to me and made sure everyone was satisfied with the final will.
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Sara Wahl, Litigation Attorney on May 14, 2010
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Jennifer Karol, Real estate Attorney on Apr 2, 2010
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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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I endorse this lawyer's work.

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.

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