Kevin P. Hanchett  Of Counsel

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Practice Emphasis

Kevin Hanchett started with the firm in 1988 and is now Of Counsel. He offers advice and consultation on matters involving debtor/creditor law, real estate and other secured transactions involving defaults, workouts, and related litigation. Kevin works with the other attorneys in the firm to provide strategic advice on business structure, real estate transactions, and pre- and post-litigation planning.

Practice Areas

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (Business Administration), 1981, University of Washington 
  • Juris Doctor, cum laude, 1986, University of Puget Sound

Representative Cases

  • Unsecured Creditors’ Committees of Glasply, Inc.; Delta Financial Services, Inc.; Coventry Place Ltd.
  • Each of these bankruptcy proceedings involved millions of dollars of assets and liabilities. In each case, the active role of the unsecured creditors’ committees greatly enhanced the dividend to unsecured creditors.
  • In addition, Kevin confirmed the consolidated Chapter 11 plan for five limited partnerships with more than $70 million in assets.
  • Kevin also confirmed the first pre-packaged chapter 11 in Washington state for the first asbestos-related reorganization filed in this state.
  • Kevin proposed and received approval for the sale of leasehold interests for $20 million dollars out of the Ernst chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Bar Admissions

  • Washington State Bar Association
  • Federal District Court for the Western and Eastern District of Washington
  • United States 9th Circuit Court  

Publications

  • Advantages of Being a Member of a Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Committee, Seattle Daily Journal of Commerce 

Professional & Civic

  • Board Member for the Edmonds Community College Foundation