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Patrick Michael Hanis

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  • Kent, WA
  • Licensed for 20 years
Patrick Michael Hanis
Patrick Michael Hanis
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About Patrick

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

  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.

    21 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.

    21 years

  3. 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

    21 years

  4. 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.

    21 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
WAActive200106/28/2022
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
Kiwanian of the YearMeridian-Kent Kiwanis2011
Rising StarWashington Law & Politics Magazine2011
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.

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Estate planning and Will

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Great addition to the team!

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Excellent Estate Planning lawyer

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Great to work with.

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Well done

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Great experience

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Easy, professional and a real person

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Estate planning

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Extremely Helpful!

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Lawyer Sara Katherine Wahl

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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Lawyer Shana Erin Thompson

Shana Thompson, Real estate Attorney on Apr 30, 2009
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Lawyer John David Huhs

John Huhs, Construction and development Attorney on Apr 14, 2009
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I have known Pat for several years. I endorse his work and think highly of him.

Lawyer Mark Wayne Prothero

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.

Lawyer Michael Martin Hanis

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.

Lawyer Brian James Hanis

Brian Hanis, Litigation Attorney on Mar 6, 2009
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