Atty. D. Scott MacKinnon

Atty. D. Scott MacKinnon

Published Works · Hawaii Conveyance Manual II (Editor), 1988 · Hawaii Commercial Real Estate Manual (Contributing Editor), 1988 Representative Clients · Nauru Tower · Hawaiki Tower · Keauhou Golf Course · Kiahuna Golf Club · Kiahuna Plantation · The Pointe at Poipu · Kiahuna Shopping Village-Phase I · Vista Waikoloa · Hualalai Resort

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Profile Summary

About D. Scott MacKinnon at a glance

D. Scott MacKinnon is a real estate attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association. Educated at University of California Davis (J.D., 1973) and University of California - Santa Barbara (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, 1993 - 2013 (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

Published Works · Hawaii Conveyance Manual II (Editor), 1988 · Hawaii Commercial Real Estate Manual (Contributing Editor), 1988 Representative Clients · Nauru Tower · Hawaiki Tower · Keauhou Golf Course · Kiahuna Golf Club · Kiahuna Plantation · The Pointe at Poipu · Kiahuna Shopping Village-Phase I · Vista Waikoloa · Hualalai Resort

Practice Areas Explained

D. Scott MacKinnon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases D. Scott MacKinnon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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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 D. Scott MacKinnon

Where is D. Scott MacKinnon's law office located?
D. Scott MacKinnon's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does D. Scott MacKinnon handle?
D. Scott MacKinnon focuses on real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
Where did D. Scott MacKinnon go to law school?
D. Scott MacKinnon earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact D. Scott MacKinnon for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has D. Scott MacKinnon received?
D. Scott MacKinnon's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:; Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, 1993 - 2013; Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2003 - 2013; Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2008 - 2013.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Davis
- 1973
B.A.
University of California - Santa Barbara
- 1970

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America, 1993 - 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2003 - 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, 2008 - 2013
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in Hawaii, Honolulu Magazine, 2001 - 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Real Estate Law (Honolulu)
- 2025

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association

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