Hans P. Juhl

As a litigator and a trial attorney, Hans brings a wide breadth of experience. Hans has successfully litigated both simple and complex trust and estate disputes, real property suits, catastrophic injury claims, major private and public construction claims, and a wide variety of commercial lawsuits.  Hans excels at presenting complex legal issues to his clients in a way that allows them to make decisions that support their objectives.

Hans enjoys building relationships with his clients and working collaboratively to craft case strategies as if each matter is going to trial, while striving to reach sensible and creative solutions to avoid litigation at every step.  All things being equal, the better prepared party in litigation is going to achieve the better result.  If it is not possible to settle your case by agreement, Hans will tirelessly prepare your case and put you in a superior position to prevail at trial or arbitration, and present your case in the most compelling way possible to a judge, jury, or arbitrator.

Publications & Speaking Engagements

• Speaker, “Applying Legal Ethics Rules & Guidelines”, National Business Institute, Washington Probate and Trust Litigation Seminar (2022)
• Speaker, “Spousal Support Awards: A New Era”, WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, Midyear Meeting & Conference (2022)
• Speaker, “Professional Responsibility in TEDRA Litigation,” WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, 19th Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar (2022)
• Speaker, “The Representation of Beneficiary-Fiduciaries in Trust and Estate Litigation”, WSBA Probate and Trust Seminar (2021)
• Speaker, “Washington Probate and Trust Law Update”, WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section 18th Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar (2019)
• Co-Chair, WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 17th Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar (2020)
• Author, Out of the Ashes: How the Doctrine of Dependent Relative Revocation Can Revive a Revoked Will, WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Newsletter (2020)
• Speaker, “Life’s a Breach and So you Litigate”, WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Section, Midyear Meeting & Conference (2019)
• Co-Chair, WSBA Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, 16th Annual Trust and Estate Litigation Seminar (2019)
• Speaker, Guardianship & Elder Law Hot Topics, King County Bar Association Guardianship & Elder Law Section (2019)
• Co-author, “The Representation of Beneficiary-Fiduciaries in Trust and Estate Litigation”, WSBA Real Property, Probate & Trust Newsletter (2019)
• Co-chair, Hot Topics in Elder Law and Guardianship 2018, King County Bar Association Guardianship & Elder Law Section (2018)
• Author, “Revised Washington State Uniform Power of Attorney Act Contains Critical Changes Important to Healthcare Providers,” Washington Healthcare News (2017)
• Co-chair, Advanced Guardianship Issues, King County Bar Association Guardianship & Elder Law Section (2017)
• Speaker, Redemption Rights: How to Close, August Dinner Meeting and Clock Hour Class (2015)
• Speaker, Basic Contract Law for Hygiene Professionals, DHY 238 (2014)
• Speaker, Litigation Issues in Elder Law, NALS of Greater Seattle April Noontime Luncheon (2013)
• Speaker, Effective and Efficient Use of Family Law Discovery, Fall Family Law Spectacular (2013)

Professional & Community Activities

• Member, Executive Committee, Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate & Trust Section
• Board of Directors, Teens in Public Service
• Chair, Ryan Swanson’s Charitable Giving Committee
• Member, Executive Committee, King County Bar Association Guardianship & Elder Law Section
• Washington State Association for Justice
• Member, Washington State Bar Association Real Property, Probate and Trust Section
• Washington State, Alaska and King County Bar Associations
• Member, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Washington and Alaska, Corporate Advisory Board

Honors & Awards

• Rated 10/10 on Avvo.com
• Named to Washington Super Lawyers® list (2023)
• Rising Star, Washington Law & Politics Magazine (2012)