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About Patrick
Biography
I am a partner at Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC. I assist people with estate planning, probate, real estate, and business transactions. This includes matters related to Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, administration of estates and trusts, guardianships, real estate transactions, boundary disputes 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 courts, including trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
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.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
50%
24 years
Probate
20%
24 years
Business
15%
24 years
Real Estate
15%
24 years
Fees and Rates
Awards
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Licenses
Licensed in Washington for 24 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
6703 S 234th St Ste 300, Kent, WA, 98032-2903
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Patrick Michael Hanis's Reviews
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Posted by Jerrell | December 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Treats you like family.
Patrick was very helpful, caring and Intelligent. He is an expert in all areas of estate planning, and we are very appreciative and grateful to have found him.
Posted by anonymous | December 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Talented and People Focused Lawyer
Patrick professionalism is unmatched. He set our family up for generations to come. He is our go to for all legal matters or for referral to someone of his caliber.
Posted by anonymous | November 24, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Best experience
Super experienced, compassion and understanding. The best is honesty and trustful.
Posted by Candace | October 3, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Highly recommended for estate planning!
Very impressed with Pat and his legal team as they prepared our estate documents. They were very thorough and helpful answering all of our questions. They are experts in their field and their professionalism was exceptional.
Posted by Duane | October 2, 2025 | Hired Attorney
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Atty. Patrick Hanis
Patrick was very helpful in preparing legal documents for us he was very friendly and made us feel like long time friend throughout the process. I hundred percent recommend Patrick to all.
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"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."
"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."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine
2011
Kiwanian of the Year, Meridian-Kent Kiwanis
2005
Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2004
Pro Bono Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
1990
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Partner, Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC
2003 - 2007
Associate, Hanis Greaney, PLLC
2001 - 2003
Associate, Hanis & Olson, PLLC
1999 - 2001
Law Clerk, Washington State Attorney General
Associations
2019 - Present
Kent Community FoundationGrant Committee Member
2004 - Present
Lake Meridian Water DistrictElected Commissioner
2004 - Present
Washington Association of Sewer and Water DistrictsMember
2003 - Present
KiwanisBoard Member/Member
2001 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2001 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
1995 - Present
Boy Scouts of AmericaVarious leadership positions
2015 - 2017
Kentlake High School Basketball Booster ClubPresident, Treasurer
2010 - 2017
Kiwanis Childrens Cancer ProgramBoard Member
2008 - 2009
KiwanisPresident, Meridian-Kent Kiwanis
2007 - 2008
South King County Bar AssociationPresident
2005 - 2007
South King County Bar AssociationTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
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.
Education
2001
Gonzaga University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
University of Washington
BA
Speaking Engagements
2017
Multiple
Estate Planning Basics
2017
Business Transition Forum
Business Transitions
2016
NY Live
Estate Planning Update
2016
Merrill Gardens
Aging with Dignity
2014
Arbor Village
Basic Estate Planning
2009
Green River Flooding
A legal perspective for businesses preparing for flooding and other disasters
2009
Community/youth groups
The role of attorneys and the laws in society
2007
New Lawyer Orientation
Maintaining a balanced life
2006
New Lawyer Orientation
Maintaining a balanced life
Publications
2009
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What is the City of Seattle's legal obligation to provide an operational waterline to your existing home?
06 Feb 2012
Q&A
What does it mean if I sign a consent to entry of waiver of bond, order of solvency and nonintervention powers?
10 Sep 2010
Q&A
If you have an LLC and go out of business, what happens to the remainer of your building lease obligation?
06 Mar 2009