Top best Real Estate Lawyers Near me in ZIP 96815

Since 1991, Mitchell S. Wong has been a trusted advocate for clients in Hawaii, beginning his legal career at the respected firm of David C. Schutter, then Schutter & Glickstein. Focusing on plaintiff’s personal injury and civil litigation, Mr. Wong gained extensive experience representing clients in cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, and negligence. His work also included property damage claims stemming from flooding, defective construction, mold, and disputes in real estate and business transactions. Rising through the ranks, he became a partner at the firm, which was later renamed Schutter Dias Smith & Wong.. In 2004, Mr. Wong established his own law practice, continuing his work in personal injury and civil litigation while broadening his focus to include family law. His family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, paternity, Child Protective Services cases, and adoption. With decades of experience, Mr. Wong is known for his compassionate approach, meticulous preparation, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Whether navigating complex litigation or sensitive family matters, Mr. Wong provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring their rights are protected and their goals are pursued.

Norman H.Y. Cheng is Managing Director of the firm.  Mr. Cheng concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial leasing, business structuring, hotels and resorts, and general commercial transactions. His experience includes working on a variety of projects such as condominium development, land use permitting, structured finance, construction agreements and business sales.. Mr. Cheng holds Martindale-Hubbell®'s highest possible professional rating (AV®) given to him by other professionals based on their knowledge of his work, reputation and integrity. He has also been recognized by Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business in the practice area of Real Estate Law.  Mr. Cheng has also been selected for inclusion to the Hawaii Super Lawyers list each year since 2016, and the 2015 Hawaii Super Lawyers list, as a "Rising Star" in the area of real estate law. Mr. Cheng has been selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in the America© in Honolulu 2018 list in the practice area of Real Estate Law.. At the William S. Richardson School of Law, Mr. Cheng finished among the top students in his class and was published twice in the University of Hawaii Law Review.  His articles, Is Agricultural Land in Hawaii “Ripe” for a Takings Analysis, 24 U. Haw. L. Rev. 121 (2001) and If a Policeman Must Know the Constitution, Then Why Not a Planner: A Constitutional Challenge of the Hawaii Public Access Statute, 23 U. Haw. L. Rev. 409, (2000), focused on the numerous challenges associated with real estate development in Hawaii.

Nancy Grekin is a highly respected attorney with decades of experience in commercial real estate law. Since 1979, she has been at the forefront of the industry, advising clients on 1031 exchanges, commercial leasing, property transactions, and condominium development. Her ability to craft strategic, results-driven solutions has earned her a reputation as a leader in the field.Nancy earned her Juris Doctor degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Michigan and has been an active member of the American and Hawaii Bar Associations for over 40 years. Her contributions to legal scholarship include numerous publications, seminars, and a landmark book on 1031 exchanges. Her professional excellence has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America in real estate law from 2002 to 2013.Committed to both her clients and the legal profession, Nancy combines deep industry knowledge with a dedication to exceptional service. Her ability to simplify complex legal matters and her unwavering attention to detail make her an invaluable resource for clients seeking guidance in real estate transactions. At Grekin Law, she continues to set the standard for excellence in commercial real estate law.

Mr. Zahaby moved from Kauai, Hawaii to Honolulu in 1994 and has been back and forth between the two islands ever since.  He believes that attorneys should act as counselors helping their clients to make wise decisions with aloha rather than encouraging litigation.  Mr. Zahaby concentrates on non-litigation, non-adversarial practice in the areas of real estate, estate planning and asset protection planning, compensation planning, and tax and business planning for physicians, business owners, professionals, and low/high net worth individuals.  He also serves as an arbitrator for the State of Hawaii Court Annexed Arbitration Program.  When not practicing law or spending time with his wife Jeanne Zahaby (from Waipahu), Jon can be found surfing out at Ehukai Beach and Kaiser's Bowls on Oahu or Hanalei Bay and Kealia Beach on Kauai

Leighton represents clients in a wide range of high-stakes litigation, including disputes related to employment matters, contracts, personal injury, and commercial transactions.. Leighton’s clients have included numerous high-profile corporations, executives, agencies, and organizations, including major airlines, hospitals, and hotels.  Leighton has significant litigation experience, having participated in jury and non-jury trials in both state and federal courts.. Prior to joining the firm, Leighton was a partner at Marr Jones & Wang LLLP, where he handled numerous employment litigation matters, conducted in-house trainings on best employment practices, and participated in corporate investigations.  Leighton also practiced commercial litigation at Watanabe Ing, LLLP where he defended numerous corporations, governmental entities, and individuals in civil actions. Leighton served as a law clerk at the Circuit Court of the Third Circuit, State of Hawaii, to the Honorable Riki May Amano and the Honorable Terence T. Yoshioka.. Mr. Hara is admitted to practice before all of the state and federal courts of the State of Hawaii, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Kenneth B. Marcus has 40+ years of experience in the areas of commercial real estate law, development, finance, leasing, purchases and sales. He also has extensive experience in Hawaii business law including the formation of partnerships and limited liability companies, and corporate finance. His real property practice includes the development, acquisition, sale, financing and restructuring of hotels, office buildings and shopping centers, with particular expertise in the hotel industry. Mr. Marcus has also participated in the reorganization of and recovery of assets for insolvent insurance companies.. Mr. Marcus holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible professional rating (AV) for both his skill and his integrity.  Mr. Marcus has been selected to the Top 25 Hawaii Super Lawyers® list three times(2011,2012, 2014), in the practice area of Real Estate Law. He is also recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Business Organizations, Mergers & Acquisitions and Real Estate Law, and named Best Lawyers, 2016 "Lawyer of the Year" in Honolulu, in the practice area of Business Organizations. He is also recognized by Chambers USA Leading Lawyers For Business for Real Estate Law.. Mr. Marcus is a member of the International Society of Hospitality Consultants. He authored the chapter for the Hawaii State Bar Association Real Estate Manual on Hotel Management, which includes Restaurant Leases and Liquor Licensing.. Mr. Marcus served as Vice Chairman of the Stadium Authority of the State of Hawaii from July 2006 through June 2014, is the past-President of Temple Emanu-el in Honolulu, and lives with his wife and three children in Kailua.

Jonathan S. Durrett is a senior partner of Durrett, Ma & Lang, LLLP and lifetime Island resident. His practice concentrates in real estate transactions, environmental counseling, land use entitlements and exempt organizations.. Mr. Durrett represents a variety of developers and landowners, as well as financial institutions with interests in Hawaii. He also acts as general counsel to Brigham Young University's Hawaii campus situated on Oahu's North Shore.. Mr. Durrett sits on national committees of the American Bar Association's Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section and has served as a court appointed arbitrator since 1987. He is also the Hawaii Chapter Chair of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.

J. Porter DeVries began his career at the Wall Street firm of Segal Gebski, where he represented clients encountering construction, business, real estate, and international disputes.. With Condominium and Community Association clients, Porter focuses on enabling Boards of Directors to establish and maintain the highest standards of good governance.  Underscoring the firm’s proactive approach, he leads DeVries’ preventative counseling and strategic planning services, as well as ensuring that Boards are legally protected in disputes and thrive in the myriad aspects of governing Hawaii’s diverse associations.. Leading the firm’s Real Estate and Commercial Litigation sector, Porter routinely handles commercial lease disputes, real property disputes, partnership disputes, title disputes, construction defect litigation, condominium association and planned community association disputes, sale and acquisition disputes, and other related commercial and business disputes.. Mr. DeVries co-founded DeVries & Associates to serve the unique needs of boards and clients in keeping pace with the demands and changes in community association governance. His practice focuses on condominium and community association law; as well as commercial and real estate litigation.. Porter is a member of the West Hawaii Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association. Porter is an active member of Hawaii Community Association Institute. He serves on the Board of Directors for Pacific Jet, Inc., Kuleana Education, Inc., and Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce.

Ivan M. Lui-Kwan was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii.  He has practiced law for over 40 years, focusing on Hawaii’s land use, administrative and real estate law.  Mr. Lui-Kwan is a Director of the law firm, has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Administrative/Regulatory Law and Government Relations Practice, and named 2015 & 2018 Best Lawyers in America©, Hawaii “Lawyer of the Year”, Government Relations Practice. Mr. Lui-Kwan has a long-standing AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. Mr. Lui-Kwan was selected as the 2014 Lifetime Achievement Award winner by Pacific Edge Magazine.. From the beginning of his career, Mr. Lui-Kwan committed to improving the quality of life for all of Hawaii’s residents, particularly those who occupy the economic and societal underclass in Hawaii.   His vision is a healthy community in which all Hawaii residents have access to good health, fulfilled employment, comfortable housing and a pleasing physical environment.. In the course of pursuing his vision, Mr. Lui-Kwan has built a vast network of key allies in the three levels of government,  in the native Hawaiian community, in the Pacific Islands countries particularly in Polynesia and in Micronesia, in the senior management circle of major businesses, in the justice system, and in the world of nonprofit organizations.  Real estate, renewable energy, hospitality, health care, and transportation companies seeking to enter Hawaii’s business environment, find his knowledge of Hawaii’s unique environment and inner workings invaluable.

I represent clients from just down the street, to the mainland United States and Asia, and are involved in real estate projects and businesses as diverse as their geographies.  I take a collaborative approach and see great value in working closely with their other advisors, like accountants and financial planners, to provide an integrated overall strategy.

Greg Dunn was born and grew up on Oahu, Hawaii.  He graduated from Kamehameha Schools and Chaminade University here in Hawaii.  Greg obtained his 4-year college degree in two years and was a member of the National Honor Society in Business Administration.  He was also selected as an Outstanding Young Man of America by the U.S Jaycees for outstanding professional achievement, superior leadership ability and exceptional service to the community.After college, Greg worked as a life insurance salesman for 5 years and achieved the Million Dollar Round Table which represents the top 3% of life insurance salesmen for each of those years before deciding to go to law school.  He received his law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California.Before graduating from law school, Greg was commissioned as a naval officer in the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General Corps (JAG).  Being selected as a naval officer in the Navy's Judge Advocate General Corps is a highly competitive position as less than 10% of all attorney and law school applicants nationally are selected.  Upon Greg's graduation from law school, he proudly served his country on active duty in the U.S. Navy for about 4 years and then decided to return home to Hawaii in 1988 to serve in the U.S. Naval Reserves and begin his civilian law practice.  In February, 2002, Greg received his Honorable Discharge from the U.S. Navy after 20 years.Initially, Greg did commercial law, family law and bankruptcy law.  He developed such a passion for helping people eliminate their debt problems that he decided to primarily focus his law practice in the area of bankruptcy law and credit counseling.  Since then, Greg has completed over 9,000 cases helping his clients become debt-free.  He has also helped clients rebuild their credit profiles as a means to accomplish their dreams and goals.  Greg is very excited and passionate about helping people eliminate their debts and rebuild their future.

EXPERIENCED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and RESPONSIVE lawyer who specializes in Lawsuits & Disputes in matters relating to trust disputes, partition sales, business disputes, real estate disputes, personal injury. Awarded an AV-Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. E-Mail:. Phone:

Duane R. Fisher concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, hotels and resorts, construction law, business structure and operations and commercial transactions.  Mr. Fisher has represented a wide range of business organizations, from hotel owners, telecommunications companies, general contractors, Wall Street investment firms and multibillion dollar energy development companies to closely held corporations and sole proprietors, in both private transactions and before federal and state administrative agencies.. Mr. Fisher holds Martindale-Hubbell’s highest possible professional rating (AV); this rating is given by Mr. Fisher’s legal peers, based on their knowledge of his work, reputation and integrity.. Mr. Fisher is recognized by peers and clients as a pre-eminent lawyer in Hawaii. He has been selected for inclusion by his peers to the coveted Super Lawyers  list for real estate law in Hawaii. Best Lawyers in America has included him in their real estate, corporate law and construction law “Best Lawyers” in Hawaii lists. Mr. Fisher has been named 2015 Best Lawyers in America©, Hawaii “Lawyer of the Year”, in the practice area of Corporate Law. Finally, the exclusive Chambers USA Directory of Leading Lawyers for Business includes Mr. Fisher as a pre-eminent lawyer for his real estate law expertise.

Brad concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate development and finance, real estate workouts and restructuring, real estate foreclosure, insolvency, purchase and sales contracts, exchange agreements, ground and retail leases, limited partnerships, joint venture agreements, business and corporate formation, commercial transactions, corporate litigation and commercial litigation.. Mr. Pulice is member of the Real Estate, Business Formation, Corporate and Condominium Practice Groups. He represents a broad spectrum of clients in connection with real estate development, construction, investment, lending, leasing, and operational matters, as well as complex secured and unsecured financing transactions. Mr. Pulice’s practice also includes general corporate and commercial activities, including entity formation, governance, policies and procedures, and reporting and compliance matters.. Brad was admitted to the Hawaii Bar in 1989 after graduating from the University of Hawaii with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and receiving his law degree from Golden Gate University in 1988. Brad is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the American Bar Association (Member: Litigation, Business and Real Estate Sections).

Bart W. Howk is a business transactions, corporate, and real-property lawyer.  He assists businesses and business owners in creating and exiting relationships with others.

At the Natori Law Office LLLC we diligently represent international, national and Hawaii businesses as well as individuals from across the world.  We believe in helping our clients, in a timely and cost-effective manner, understand Hawaii legal issues and advising them on the pragmatic alternatives that they can choose from.. Timely, cost-effective responses from an attorney who truly cares and whom you can trust is what you will receive at Natori Law Office LLLC.  People describe Mr. Natori as smart, strategic, trustworthy, efficient, timely, cost-effective, responsive, straight-shooting, and caring.