EDUCATION
- Willamette University
School of Law, J.D., 1975
- Brigham Young University, B.S., Business
Management, 1972
- Renton High School
BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
- Admitted Washington, 1975
- Admitted Federal Courts, 1976
Michael M. Hanis
Telephone: 253.520.5000
Fax: 253.893.5007
Toll Free: 877.520.5252
Email: mhanis@hiplawfirm.com
PRACTICE AREAS:
Real Estate, Construction Law
Land Use/Zoning, Eminent
Domain, Commercial Litigation
Partner
Michael
M. Hanis is the attorney who conceived the idea of a large and specialized
law firm in South King County and commenced the initial steps to form
the law firm that has become Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC.
Mike’s practice
is focused on helping people achieve the greatest benefit and protection
in their real estate, construction and commercial transactions.
Mike was born and raised in South King County, graduating from Renton
High School. His deep roots in the community are often a benefit
to his clients.
Mike has extensive courtroom experience at every level
of the litigation process, including several Washington State Superior
Courts, the Washington Court of Appeals, and the Washington State
Supreme Court; and before the Federal Courts, including the Ninth
Circuit Court of Appeals. He has negotiated long term water
contracts on behalf of agencies providing water service to hundreds
of thousands of Puget Sound residents. On behalf of clients
he has also, on numerous occasions, appeared before city councils,
county councils, and committees of the Washington State Legislature.
In addition to his commitment to the legal profession, Mike has committed
himself to several other special endeavors. He served for over
two years as a volunteer in Finland on behalf of his church. He has
worked extensively in Europe, participating in conferences regarding
the rebuilding of the Eastern European infrastructure shortly after
the collapse of the Soviet Union; he continues to maintain important
contacts in that part of the world.
Mike
is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American
Bar Association, the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association, the
Voter's Information Committee, and other organizations relating to
construction and municipal law.
Mike’s practice is focused
on helping people achieve the greatest benefit and protection in their
real estate, construction and commercial transactions.
In their free time, Mike and his wife, Peggy, remain committed to
the South King County area, where they have spent their entire lives.
They are active in community affairs and have participated in Cub
Scouts, Youth Soccer, local PTA, Planning Commissions, and community
associations. They enjoy boating, traveling, and playing golf. Mike's
other hobbies include photography, motorcycling, and fishing. Mike
and his wife also spend much of their free time with their extensive
family, which includes four sons and many grandchildren, all of whom
make their homes in South King County.
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