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"Michael M. Hanis is a Partner at Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC. He earned his J.D. from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. He has represented clients in Washington State Superior Courts, the Washington Court of Appeals, the Washington State Supreme Court, and the federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Michael is a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, and other organizations focused on construction and municipal law. His practice primarily focuses on helping clients protect their interests and achieve favorable outcomes in real estate, construction, and commercial transactions. Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC, is committed to providing professional legal services while maintaining high ethical and professional standards. The firm's real estate attorneys have experience handling a broad range of property law matters, including ownership, development, purchase agreements, and dispute resolution. Whether representing property owners, developers, or buyers, they provide legal guidance tailored to each client's needs. The firm also offers free initial consultations.
2026 Highlights: Michael M. Hanis is the attorney who envisioned establishing a large, full-service law firm in South King County and took the initial steps to create what is now Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC. He has successfully negotiated long-term water supply contracts on behalf of public agencies that deliver water services to hundreds of thousands of residents throughout the Puget Sound region."
