Category: General

Chapter 13 & Lien Stripping

Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases require a serious commitment. While the Chapter 7 case is a relatively short (4-6 months) and straight forward process, a Chapter 13 cases commits the filer to a long-term payment plan. However, Chapter 13 of the bankruptcy code has powerful tools that help get you back on track financially [...]

Thursday May 13th, 2010 in General, Legal | No Comments »

Charges dismissed for Attorney Mark Prothero’s client

A King County Superior Court judge April 14 dismissed charges against a 22-year-old Kent man in connection with a series of incidents involving a partially clothed man along a trail near Kent-Meridian High School.
“It’s a good feeling to have an innocent client vindicated,” said Hanis Irvine Prothero criminal defense attorney Mark Prothero, of Kent, in [...]

Thursday April 29th, 2010 in General, Legal | No Comments »

Join Attorney Dennis Shanlian on an Estate Planning Cruise at Sea

Join Hanis Irvine Prothero Attorney, Dennis Shanlian, on an Estate Planning Cruise at Sea.
It’s an ideal opportunity to think about your legacy and plan for the future while enjoying quality time with your loved ones and admiring one of nature’s most breathtaking landscapes.
The 7-day Alaska Explorer cruise begins and ends in Seattle and includes stops [...]

Monday April 5th, 2010 in General | 2 Comments »

Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC announces new Partner, Brian J. Hanis

HANIS IRVINE PROTHERO, ATTORNEYS AT LAW
Is pleased to announce that Brian J. Hanis has become a Partner with the firm effective April 1, 2010.
Brian J. Hanis will continue to practice in the areas of Landlord/Tenant, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Construction, Condemnation and Civil Litigation.

Thursday April 1st, 2010 in General | 1 Comment »

SENATE BILL 6340 SIGNED INTO LAW

Senate Bill 6340 adds a criminal defense attorney to the Washington State Forensic Investigation Council, the agency that provides oversight of the State’s crime laboratories. 
Hanis Irvine Prothero’s Partner and Criminal Defense Attorney, Mark Prothero, helped in the drafting of Senate Bill 6340 and testified before the Senate and House Committees for the Bill’s consideration.
On [...]

Tuesday March 30th, 2010 in General, Legal | No Comments »

Hanis Irvine Prothero hosts The Kent Chamber’s after hours event for Relay For Life of Kent

On Thursday, 3/25, Hanis Irvine Prothero will be hosting the Kent Chamber After Hours Event for the Relay For Life of Kent from 5pm – 7pm.
This is HIP’s 2nd year participating in The Relay For Life of Kent. Last year the firm raised $1,300 for the American Cancer Society.
For more information on [...]

Monday March 22nd, 2010 in General | 1 Comment »

Partner, Mike Hanis, has been selected to edit the “Annexations, Incorporation, and Boundary Review Boards” chapters of the 4th edition of the Washington Real Property Deskbook (Environmental and Land Use Law sections). Many consider the Deskbook to be the lawyer’s bible for real estate and development law. Mike has over 30 years experience assisting [...]

Tuesday March 16th, 2010 in General | No Comments »

On This Day in Criminal Justice History

March 3, 1791 – Whiskey Tax passed – The First Federal Tax Act.

Wednesday March 3rd, 2010 in General | No Comments »

Rotary Club of Des Moines Poverty Bay Wine Festival

Rotary Club of Des Moines Poverty Bay Wine Festival – Saturday March 6, 2010 Noon – 7pm and Sunday March 7th Noon – 5pm. Featuring 25 Northwest wineries and a sampling of Northwest cuisine. Tickets are $20 in advanced, $25 at the door.
For more tickets and more information contact Alison Pacunski [...]

Tuesday March 2nd, 2010 in General | No Comments »

Welcome New Hire Kirsten Sinness

Hanis Irvine Prothero welcomes new hire Kirsten Sinness to the firm. Kirsten joins HIP as a Legal Assistant assisting Partner Patrick Hanis in the areas of Business and Real Estate Law and Associate Attorney Amy Meharry in the area of Family Law.

Tuesday February 23rd, 2010 in General | No Comments »