Hawaii Business Lawyers

Serving Hawaii as a civil litigator since 1980.

David C. Farmer received his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law in 1985. He practices primarily in the areas of commercial litigation and bankruptcy. He was previously an associate and partner with Case & Lynch, a partner with Lynch & Farmer, counsel with Ashford & Wriston, and an associate with Wagner Watson & DiBianco. He has been a member of the American Bar Association since 1982, and its litigation and business sections, and the Hawai`i State Bar Association since 1983. He has served on the HSBA Publications Committee and been an editor and contributing author to...

Although Phil Brown has been a full time litigation attorney since 1985, he became a Hawaii attorney after moving to Honolulu in 1993. Mr. Brown started this office in 1997 after working for some of the finest law firms in Hawaii, New York and Virginia. Upon graduating from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1985, Mr. Brown was an associate at Hunton and Williams. In 1987 Mr. Brown joined the New York office of Reid and Priest (later known as Thelen Reid and Priest). Mr. Brown often credits these two highly regarded, national law firms as...

We as husbands and wives, military members and spouses, parents, men and women from all walks of life, often find ourselves struggling with legal conflicts. Divorce, child custody disputes, and other family law issues can have a significant impact on our futures.

With over 25 years of experience, our Honolulu office can be a safe haven to those seeking legal help with difficult issues. Focusing primarily on family law, our practice is devoted to helping clients come to mutual agreements tailored to resolve their case. However, when negotiations and agreements fail to produce results, we stand prepared to vigorously represent your...

Joy Yanagida started Yanagida & Associates in 1991, specializing in business law, real estate disputes, and family law. She received her J.D. from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley and her A.B. with distinction from Stanford University. She is admitted to practice law in Hawaii, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. She also is an inactive member of the California and District of Columbia bars. Before starting Yanagida & Associates, Ms. Yanagida served in these positions: ...

My practice is located on the East side of Hawaii Island, primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Business Law and Real Estate transactions. We have a small office, and provide friendly, practical service. I was born and raised in Hilo, moved back home about 20 years ago to practice law, and I would not live anywhere else in the world.

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Retired after 45 years from the practice of law. Two arguments before the US Supreme Court, many before the Hawaii Supreme Court and various US Circuit Courts of Appeal and District Courts. Wrote Nimitz at Ease, chronically the previously untold story about how his grandparents gave Fleet Admiral Nimitz the time and space away from the enormous demands of commanding the largest armed force in history, thereby helping him win the Pacific War.

DiPasquale & Summers is a preeminent full service law firm specializing in business, hospitality and cannabis law.

Corporate & Business Services
• Corporate Formation
• Partnership, Shareholder & Operating Agreements
• Structuring of Capital Investment
• Contract Negotiation & Drafting
• Licensing Deals
• State Application Preparation or Review

Real Estate
• Commercial Leasing
• Landlord/Tenant Issues
• Waste Management

Litigation
• State Agency Appeals
• Partnership and Business Disputes
• Breach of Contract
• Product Liability
• Insurance Coverage Disputes
• Intellectual Property Infringement

Intellectual Property
• Copyright & Trademark
• Enforcement, Infringement & Disputes
• Licensing Agreements
• Strategic Branding
• Trade Secrets

Regulatory Compliance
• Compliance with State Licensing Regulations
• FDA, FDCA, & Industrial Hemp Farm Bill Compliance
• Product Labeling and...

Nolan K. Yogi is a graduate of the University of Hawaii (Business Administration) and Drake University Law School. He has been in practice for over 31 years in Hawaii and Ohio. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Hawaii, Ohio and California. He is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, US Tax Court, US District Courts in Hawaii and Ohio. He provides experienced legal services in the areas of Divorce, Custody, Paternity, Guardianships, Workers' Compensation, Personal Injury and Accidents, Landlord and Tenant, Home and Small Business counseling and representation, Debt Collection...

Jean-Claude Mademba-Sy is admitted to practice in Hawaii and the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii. He earned his J.D. at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii and his B.S. in industrial relations at the University of Montreal, Canada. Mr. Mademba-Sy has been the firm's business manager since 1995, bringing his business acumen and managerial experience to the firm's litigation projects. He is the architect of the firm's highly automated infrastructure. Before joining Yanagida & Associates, he was the manager of Philips Electronics' Financial Business Systems division in Toronto, the Director General Adjoint of...

Nancy J. Budd has practiced law on the island of Kaua`i for the past 30 years. The Law Offices of Nancy J. Budd concentrates in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable tax planning, charitable and business organization, and real estate transactions. Nancy was the first woman to serve as president of the Kaua`i Bar Association. Prior to starting her private practice, she served for several years as Managing Attorney for the Legal Aid Society on Kaua`i. She currently serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Fifth Circuit Court and serves on...