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The principal portion of my practice is closing real estate transactions. For more information and for fee schedules, please visit my website at

John is a principal of the firm. He has over 18 years of experience as an attorney practicing civil litigation. His practice involves litigation and alternative dispute resolution of real estate and business disputes. He also drafts agreements and provides counsel in real estate and business matters. A significant portion of his practice involves representing school districts, special purpose districts, and municipalities.

I am the founder of South King County's largest law firm, and have served as a Managing Partner for all of its existence.  I conceived the firm as having Seattle/Bellevue law firm image and quality, but with the convenience and reasonable fees permitted by a Kent location.  The firm is now approaching its tenth anniversary; with eighteen lawyers - the experiment was a success!  I believe the lawyers in this firm are among the finest there are in the State.. I have over 36 years of legal experience, nearly all of it in a Partner/Leader capacity.  My own practice emphasizes the representation of municipalities, builders, developers and businesses in land use, commercial, construction, governmental and litigation matters.. I have substantial court and trial experience, including personal injury and criminal jury trials, commercial litigation, matters in the State Courts of Appeals and Supreme Court; and Federal trial and Appellate matters.  Although I still end up in Court a fair amount, more recently my cases tend to be resolved with Mediation, which I have found to be a very effective method to get my clients the best possible results at a reasonable cost.. I am regularly appointed by the King County Superior Court as an Arbitrator, and after hearing and deciding many such cases, I don't believe I have ever been appealed by the litigants.. I am married to Peggy and we have four sons - two of whom are fine attorneys with the firm.  My personal interests are photography, boating (we have a big, old Chris Craft), motorcycling (a big, old Harley), traveling, and eleven grandkids.

I am a partner at Hanis Irvine Prothero, PLLC. I assist people with estate planning, probate, real estate, and business transactions. This includes matters related to Wills, Trusts, Power of Attorney, administration of estates and trusts, guardianships, real estate transactions, boundary disputes and related issues.. Due to my litigation/arbitration/mediation experience, I am called upon to assist clients in a variety of matters. I am result oriented and find great pleasure when clients reach their legal goals quickly and efficiently. When a fair resolution cannot be achieved, I fight for my clients to achieve the most beneficial result possible.  I have extensive experience in Superior courts, including trials, mediations, and arbitrations.

Erik enjoys a broad range of practice areas includingcriminal defense (misdemeanors), personal injury cases (motor vehicle), and representing Homeowners’ Associations. Additionally, Erik works all traffic infraction cases for the firm and has been very successful in his handling of over 1,000 traffic hearings. Erik also occasionally works as a Judge Pro Tem and previously served as Commissioner for the Kent Municipal Court.. Erik graduated with honors from the University of Washington in 2007 with a BA in philosophy, and received his JD from Gonzaga University School of Law, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During his time at Gonzaga Law, Erik served as the Developmental Committee Chair and an Associate Editor for Gonzaga’s Law Review and was awarded 3L Associate Editor of the year. Erik was also an associate editor for Gonzaga’s Journal of International Law. During his 3L year, Erik worked in Gonzaga’s University Legal Assistance, a non-profit clinical law program providing pro bono services to the local community.. Erik serves on the Board of the Rotary Club of Kent (president 2019-20), and was formerly on the Board of the South King County Bar Association (president 2013-14, 21-23), Board of Governors for the Washington Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (2015-17) and former mentor in in Communities in School Kent Program. Erik enjoys serving his local community through the Rotary Club of Kent and as volunteer counsel for the Kent Downtown Partnership.. In his free time, Erik enjoys rock climbing, running, football, tabletop games, grilling, and theatre.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Kent and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Kent and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Kent and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Kent and surrounding areas.

Experienced State attorney serving clients in Kent and surrounding areas.