Domestic violence is a staple of television and movie narratives. Another staple is that the DV is not prosecutable because the alleged victim keeps dropping the charges. This leads some facing DV charges to believe that they can reconcile with their spouses, which...
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Association Attorneys Present at Educational Seminar
Attorneys Greg Cromwell, Jennifer Hill and Peter Wilburn from the Homeowners' Associations department at spoke to members of Boards of Directors on Thursday, June 22nd, as part of Around the Clock, Inc.'s Board Training Seminar....
HIP Welcomes Tamara Tatum
Tamara Tatum Paralegal to Attorney Brian J. Hanis[/caption] It is our pleasure to announce that Tamara Tatum joined on September 8, 2015. Tamara is part of the Firm's Paralegal team, and will be assisting attorney Brian Hanis in the areas...
HIP welcomes Jesus Lopez
welcomes Jesus Lopez to the firm. Jesus Lopez Immigration Paralegal[/caption] Jesus joined HIP on Monday, August 3rd as a Paralegal in our Immigration Department. He will assist attorneys Cynthia Irvine, Florian Purganan and Mary Beth...
Attorney Brian Hanis name Rising Star in 2015
Attorney Brian J. Hanis[/caption] Attorney Brian Hanis was named one of Washington State's Rising Stars in the field of Bankruptcy Law by Law & Politics Magazine for the 5th year in a row. The honor recognizes him for his professional achievements in his field as...
The end of a successful term as SKCBA President for attorney Jorge Ramos
Left to Right: Jorge Ramos, SKCBA Current President Renee Walls[/caption] Members of the South King County Bar Association (SKCBA) gathered at The Muckleshoot Casino to celebrate the end of the presidential term of HIP's family law attorney Jorge Ramos. With the help...
Her calling: Mary Beth Leeper dedicated to representing immigrants
Mary Beth Leeper once thought she would go into the Lutheran ministry. Through her immersion in Spanish and work in Latin America, she discovered a different calling: working with and representing immigrants in legalizing their status in the United States.“When...
HIP attorney Jorge Ramos forms new partnership between Communities In Schools and the SKCBA
Attorney Jorge Ramos[/caption] HIP attorney Jorge Ramos forms new partnership between Communities In Schools and the SKCBA Communities In Schools (CIS) is the nation's leading dropout prevention program. They current have 12 affiliates in Washington State with 5...
Natalia Rivera sworn in as Washington State Certified Court Interpreter!
On March 6th, 2015, Natalia Rivera was sworn in as one of 3 new Washington State Certified Court Interpreters by Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez. Out of 30+ applicants, only 3 new court interpreters were admitted as new Spanish interpreters. Each of the three...
Attorney Jorge Ramos Appointed to the Inaugural Kent Parks and Recreation Commission
Jorge Ramos will be part of a 16 member commission whose role is to foster local input on the strategic planning efforts that influence Kent's parks and recreation system. He is very excited to get involved in the local government of the great city of Kent.
