Patrick Michael Hanis

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Patrick Michael Hanis

5.0
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 24 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kent, WA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Real Estate, Business

6703 S 234th St Ste 300, Kent, WA

About Patrick

Biography

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%

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.

25 years

50%
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.

25 years

20%
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

25 years

15%
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.

25 years

15%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

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 Patt & Dale | January 25, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Estate planning

My husband and I needed to write new wills because the previous lawyer really botched things. We met with Pat and found that he was a really good listener and very knowledgeable about how to accomplish what we needed to put our estate in order. We just signed our paperwork and what a relief to have t...his all done. I’m confident in the work and would recommend Pat to anyone needing this type of work done!

Posted by Tami | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Respected and Professional

I have known Pat for many years through various community connections and respect his advise immensely. I found the need to update my estate planning to include a Special Needs Trust. Patrick's experience and knowledge was able to put all the needed details in order. His assistant Steven was through ...in setting appointments and follow up.

Posted by Mike | September 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Professional and helpful.

Patrick came from a referral from our financial advisor. We wanted a solid estate planning attorney to help us get our affairs in order. What we got was a solid professional, a great listener who asked great questions and someone who provided very clear and effective education about our options and t...he process. Highly recommend his services.

Posted by Susan | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Friendly and professional

Patrick was both friendly and professional at the same time. I hired him to prepare an updated will, as well as all of the modern powers of attorney. The process was simple, and he did a great job of explaining not only the purpose of each document, but the what's important about each ("in this one... you're giving someone else the power to do X, Y, and Z, but not A or B"). He gave practical, useful information, and he did not try to sell me anything I don't need (e.g. as a trust). I selected Patrick because my sister said she had a great experience working with him, and (while I hate to admit a sibling is right) she was right. I would recommend him without reservation.

Posted by Matt | March 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Wills & Living Wills

Very Good Experience

I have had very little interactions with lawyers over the years, and was at a point where I needed to setup a will, and Patrick and his staff were very very helpful! It was a simple easy process, requiring only two meetings and a few email exchanges. Patrick answered all my questions very well, a...nd he asked me pertinent questions and seemed to have a good understanding and appreciation of my situation, and offered me excellent recommendations and advice. I would definitely recommend him if you need any legal assistance, and I will definitely contact him the next time I need any legal help..

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Sara Wahl

Litigation lawyer | May 14

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Jennifer Karol

Real estate lawyer | Apr 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Personal injury lawyer | Mar 26

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Shana Thompson

Real estate lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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J. David Huhs

Construction and development lawyer | Apr 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Pat for several years. I endorse his work and think highly of him."

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Mark Prothero

Real estate lawyer | Mar 09

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."

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Michael Hanis

Litigation lawyer | Mar 08

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."

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Brian Hanis

Litigation lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

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 Foundation

Grant Committee Member

2004 - Present

Lake Meridian Water District

Elected Commissioner

2004 - Present

Washington Association of Sewer and Water Districts

Member

2003 - Present

Kiwanis

Board Member/Member

2001 - Present

King County Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

1995 - Present

Boy Scouts of America

Various leadership positions

2015 - 2017

Kentlake High School Basketball Booster Club

President, Treasurer

2010 - 2017

Kiwanis Childrens Cancer Program

Board Member

2008 - 2009

Kiwanis

President, Meridian-Kent Kiwanis

2007 - 2008

South King County Bar Association

President

2005 - 2007

South King County Bar Association

Trustee

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.

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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

Activity

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