Atty. David C. Tanabe

Atty. David C. Tanabe

David C. Tanabe is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law.

Honolulu Honolulu 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About David C. Tanabe at a glance

David C. Tanabe is a Hawaii State Archives based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1996), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1999). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1991). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David C. Tanabe is a lawyer practicing real estate, business law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1991, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • David practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

David C. Tanabe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David C. Tanabe 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.

David C. Tanabe is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Real Estate Law

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

David C. Tanabe is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

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 David C. Tanabe

Where is David C. Tanabe's law office located?
David C. Tanabe's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David C. Tanabe handle?
David C. Tanabe focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has David C. Tanabe practiced law?
David C. Tanabe has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did David C. Tanabe go to law school?
David C. Tanabe earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1991).
How can I contact David C. Tanabe for a consultation?
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law
- 1996
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1991

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1999

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