Michael M.K. Hemphill

Michael M.K. Hemphill

5.0
Rating: 7.7

Licensed for 28 years

Business Lawyer at Gig Harbor, WA
Practice Areas: Business, Litigation, Construction & Development, Estate Planning

7525 Pioneer Way, Suite 202, Gig Harbor, WA

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Business 30%

Forming partnership and corporate entity structures for ventures both large and small; negotiating executive employment and compensation agreements; advising clients in various general business and start-up matters.

28 years

30%
Litigation 30%

Representing a wide range of corporate and individual clients in all aspects of complex commercial litigation including major contract and construction disputes, business torts, and insurance coverage disputes.

28 years

30%
Construction and Development 20%

Representing owners, designers and contractors in some of the largest construction projects in the Pacific Northwest in recent years, including the Washington Convention Center Expansion, and the award-winning Seattle Central Library. Experience includes construction contract negotiation and drafting on behalf of owners and contractors, joint ventures and other development entities, as well as handling disputes at all levels of the state and federal courts in Washington.

28 years

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Preparing wills, trusts, living wills, and other estate planning instruments.

28 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-275 per hour


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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 28 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Roberts Johns & Hemphill, PLLC

7525 Pioneer Way, Suite 202, Gig Harbor, WA, 98335-1166

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Michael M.K. Hemphill's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by Anthony | October 25, 2021 | Construction & Development

Highly Recommend!

I highly recommend the services of Mike Hemphill for his expertise in new construction law. He quickly grasps the issues at hand, and his sound advice is priceless!

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2009

High Recommendation

Mike listened to what I needed, addressed my concerns and delivered exactly what we had agreed upon in the agreed time line and price range. He has a clear, practical approach. I wish I had him working with me in the first place.

Posted by anonymous | January 27, 2009 | Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Outstanding Attorney

Michael Hemphill set up my Seattle, Washington based LLC in May of 2008. He was professional, responsive, and gave outstanding guidance that I needed as a first time business owner. I continue to seek out Michael for ongoing business and contractual council. Outstanding Attorney!

Posted by anonymous | January 22, 2009

From a Real Estate Developer

Mike has been very helpful, cost effective, and completely responsive. His work and communication skills are excellent. Mike takes complex issues and makes them simple and direct. He also knows what he doesn't know and consults with experts in specific fields with your permission. I did not know Mike... prior to hiring him and I give him my highest recommendation.

Posted by anonymous | January 21, 2009 | Business

Swift. Sure. Cordial.

I have worked with Mike with both his core discipline as well as new research he did for me. I have found him to not only be competent in the business law aspect but also having a sincere desire and curiosity to break into new aspects of law that are just evolving. He has a keen ability to transl...ate esoteric legal issues into actionable understanding as well.

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Michael M.K. Hemphill's Lawyer Endorsements

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G Val Tollefson

General practice lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I was Mike Hemphill's primary supervising attorney for about 6 years, as he developed into a fine young lawyer and became a partner in my firm. Since he embarked on his own practice in his Gig Harbor home territory, I have hired him for one personal matter, and heartily recommend him."

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Myles Kahn

Litigation lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michael is intelligent, articulate and industrious with a practical approach which serves his clients well."

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Danford Grant

Litigation lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mike and I have worked together on a variety of matters and he has always been creative and thorough. He does a very good job listening to clients and solving problems."

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Experience

Rating:  7.7 (Very Good)

Honors

2005

Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine

1997

Deans List, Seattle University School of Law

1996

Deans List, Seattle University School of Law

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Member, Roberts Johns & Hemphill, PLLC

2008 - 2010

Member, Cornerstone Law Group, PLLC

2006 - 2008

COO & General Counsel, Cuatro Equities, LLC

1998 - 2006

Partner, Danielson Harrigan Leyh & Tollefson

1997 - 1998

Attorney, Davies Pearson, P.C.

Associations

2010 - Present

Rotary Club of Gig Harbor

1999 - Present

Parkview Services

President, Board of Trustees

1997 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

2008 - 2009

Rotary - University Sunrise Club

Sample of Legal Cases

Keith Johnson v. Port of Seattle

Summary judgment for defendant

Smith v. Norcon Construction, LLC

Settlement

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Education

1997

Seattle University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor, cum laude

1994

University of Washington -Seattle

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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