May
18
2010
For people who can agree to all aspects of their divorce, the divorce can proceed as a “non-contested Divorce.” A non-contested divorce is an inexpensive and efficient alternative to litigation; one can be divorced in as quickly as 90 days from the date of filing. If a case proceeds as a contested divorce, a judge will ultimately decide all the issues and the control is taken away from the parties. In fact a judge may decide things that neither party likes. In an uncontested divorce the parties maintain control of their future and their agreements, agreements that will be in place for many years to come.
Read more on Hanis Irvine Prothero’s Website
May
13
2010
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 while allowing you to retain most of your property.
Read more on our website Chapter 13 & Lien Stripping
April
29
2010
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 an April 15 phone interview.
Read more: Kent Reporter Article
April
5
2010
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 in Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, and Victoria.
On board the ms Oosterdam, Dennis is offering two estate planning seminars:
Basic Estate Planning Considerations Methods to Reduce Estate, Gift
and
Generation-Skipping Transfer Taxes.
For more information about the Estate Planning Seminar at Sea, contact Dennis Shanlian at 253-520-5000 or dshanlian@hiplawfirm.com.
For more information about the cruise contact: Cruise Holidays
425-453-7696 cturner@cruiseholidaysbellevue.com
April
1
2010
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.
March
30
2010
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 March 19, 2010, Senate Bill 6340 was signed into law by Governor Chris Gregoire.
March
22
2010
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 The Relay For Life of Kent visit www.rflkent.org
Relay For Life is a celebration of life . . .Thanks to rapidly advancing technology, early detection and education about prevention more people survive today than ever before. Relay For Life is a lot more than just another fundraiser. It is about being a community that takes up the fight against cancer, coming together for a common cause. It serves to remind us that, although progress continues to be made in the crusade against cancer, so much more needs to be done.
March
16
2010
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 public and private clients with municipal, real estate, and land use law.
March
3
2010
March 3, 1791 – Whiskey Tax passed – The First Federal Tax Act.
March
2
2010
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 at apacunski@hiplawfirm.com or visit www.dmrotary.org
All proceeds support charitable projects of the Rotary Club of Des Moines.