Atty. Brian Charles Means

Atty. Brian Charles Means

Brian Charles Means is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation. Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Honolulu Honolulu 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian Charles Means at a glance

Brian Charles Means is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Brian C. Means, Attorney at Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business and litigation. Admitted to practice in Kansas (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Kansas (1983), California (1984), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California (1984). Educated at University of Kansas (J.D., 1983) and University of California (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Brian Charles Means is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Brian practices at Brian C. Means, Attorney at Law in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Brian Charles Means's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian Charles Means handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian Charles Means

Where is Brian Charles Means's law office located?
Brian Charles Means's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Brian C. Means, Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian Charles Means handle?
Brian Charles Means focuses on business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Brian Charles Means practiced law?
Brian Charles Means has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Brian Charles Means go to law school?
Brian Charles Means earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Brian Charles Means for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Kansas
- 1983
B.A.
University of California
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Kansas
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, District of Kansas
Admitted: 1983
California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. District Court, Southern District of California
Admitted: 1984
U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District
Admitted: 1988
Hawaii
Admitted: 1989

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