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Brian Hanis named by Super Lawyers as a 2014 Rising Star

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HIP congratulates Attorney / Partner Brian Hanis on being selected to the 2014 Washington Rising Stars List by Super Lawyers. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selection process is multi-phased and includes independent research, peer nominations and peer evaluations. 

Brian focuses his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy, Landlord / Tenant and Real Estate.

This is Brian’s fourth year in a row receiving this award.

Attorney Meghan Kelly-Stallings attends the 2014 AILA National Conference

 

June 17, 2014 – Associate Attorney Meghan Kelly-Stallings attended the 2014 National Conference of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) in Boston, MA.  The four-day conference included tracks on family-based and business-focused immigration law, as well as removal defense and trial advocacy. Later this month, Meghan will give a presentation on what she learned at the National Conference to members of the Washington AILA chapter.

Meghan Kelly-Stallings, Tahmina Watson, and Ira Kurzban, author of the widely-used resource, Kurzban's Immigration Law Sourcebook.
Meghan Kelly-Stallings, Ira Kurzban, author of the widely-used resource, Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook and Tahmina Watson.

 

South King County Bar Association Emerald Downs Event

 

June 20th, 2014, the South King County Bar Association (SKCBA) held its annual event at the Emerald Downs race track where the year’s incoming officers and directors are sworn.        

Hanis Irvine Prothero Associate and 2013-2014 SKCBA President, Erik Olsen, handed the presidential torch off to HIP Associate, Jorge Ramos. The event included a colorful swearing-in oath, conducted by retired King County Superior Court Judge Jay White.

HIP Attorneys, Jorge Ramos and Erik Olsen
Hanis Irvine Prothero Attorneys, Jorge Ramos & Erik Olsen

 In attendance at the event were other local attorneys from South King County, Judges and several employees from Hanis Irvine Prothero.  Over the years, several attorneys from Hanis Irvine Prothero have served in various officer and director positions in the South King County Bar Association including Patrick Hanis (President 2007-2008) Brian Hanis (President 2009-2010), Amy Meharry (President 2010-2011), and Greg Girard (Director – Present)

South King County Bar Association Hosts WA Supreme Court Justice Gonzalez

 

April 24th, 2014 – The South King County Bar Association (SKCBA) hosted Washington Supreme Court Justice Steven Gonzalez at Anthony’s for a luncheon conversation with the local bar. Erik Olsen, the current President of the SKCBA, made introductory remarks and Justice Gonzalez commenced with a thought provoking discussion.

10th Annual DAWN of a New Day Breakfast

 

April 2nd, 2014 – As a longtime supporter of DAWN (Domestic Abuse Women’s Network), Hanis Irvine Prothero will be attending the 10th Annual DAWN breakfast benefit on April 17, 2014. Founded in 1980, DAWN’s mission is to lead and support efforts in south King County communities to end domestic violence. This year’s breakfast will feature an inspirational talk from a young survivor of intimate partner violence and former participant in DAWN’s Healthy Youth Relationships Program.