Brian Hanis

EDUCATION
- Gonzaga University School of Law, J.D., 2004
- University of Washington, B.A., Speech
Communications, 2001
- Highline College, A.A., Business, 1999
- Kentwood High School

BAR AND COURT ADMISSIONS
- Admitted Washington, 2004; Federal Courts, 2004

Telephone: 253.520.5000
Fax: 253.893.5007
Toll Free: 877.520.5252
Email: bhanis@hiplawfirm.com

PRACTICE AREAS:

Landlord/Tenant, Bankruptcy, Real Estate, Construction, Condemnation, Adoption

Brian works with individual and business clients to provide competent representation in matters related to Business, Commercial Lessor/Lessee, Landlord-Tenant, Real Estate, Condemnation, Municipal, Construction, Adoption and Bankruptcy, including handling litigation, mediations, and arbitrations.

In 2003, Brian became the first legal intern for Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC, while he attended law school. After passing the Bar Exam in 2004, he joined the firm as the first Associate Attorney hired out of law school. Prior to working for the firm, he worked for the Water Distribution crew for the City of Kent Water Department, while he attended undergraduate college.

As a long time resident of Kent and South King County, Brian has committed himself to a number of organizations to help better his community.

Member of the Kiwanis Club of Kent
Serves as a Director on the Foundation Board for Renton Technical College 2006 - 2009
Active member of the Kent and Covington Chambers of Commerce
Graduated from the Leadership Institute of South King County in 2007.

Brian has also volunteered at a number of organizations, churches, and schools including at a local high school as a football coach.

In addition to his community involvement, Brian works with a number legal organizations. Currently, he is serving as a Trustee on the South King County Bar Association. He also works regularly with local community centers to help provide legal assistance.

When Brian and his wife, Megan, are not working (Megan's a Math teacher at Kentridge High School) they spend every moment they can with their two children, Kayda and Dillon. Brian also enjoys spending time with his family and friends, traveling, watching movies, playing any and all sports, working on his home, and is an avid sports junkie and fan - in particular, the Seattle Seahawks along with the other Seattle teams, and the teams of the universities he attended.

LEGAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS

Washington State Bar Association
King County Bar Association
South King County Bar Association, Trustee
American Bar Association
Washington State Trial Lawyers Association

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