Patrick M. Hanis focuses his practice in the Business, Real Property, and Construction fields, particularly in the areas of real estate and business transactions including disputes; liens; contracts; collections; condemnations; property development; commercial leasing; public works; construction change order, differing site, and delay claims; and related business and litigation matters. He also handles probate matters and general litigation. He has significant trial, mediation, and arbitration experience.

Patrick was appointed to public office in February 2004, and elected in November 2005, as a Commissioner for King County Water District #111, which serves the areas of Meridian Valley and Lake Meridian in Kent, where he lives with his wife Sarah and their four (with a fifth on the way) children. Among other organizations, he serves on the Legislative Committee for the Kent Chamber of Commerce, as President for the South King County Bar Association, and on the Board of Trustees for the Meridian-Kent Kiwanis organization.

 

During college Patrick built and restored homes and businesses, and worked for a Water District during the summer months. He took two years off from college to serve as a missionary in New Jersey , where he learned Portuguese.