Atty. David J. Minkin

Atty. David J. Minkin

David J. Minkin has been a resident of Hawaii since 1975.

Honolulu Honolulu 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About David J. Minkin at a glance

David J. Minkin is a employment, business, litigation, government, and appellate attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1984). Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa (J.D., 1984) and University of Hawaii at Manoa (—, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David J. Minkin has been a resident of Hawaii since 1975
  • Licensed in Hawaii in 1984, he spent ten years in the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City & County of Honolulu before joining the law firm of McCorriston Miho Miller Mukai in 1995, where he has specialized in civil litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, administrative hearings, arbitrations and mediations representing individuals, corporations and municipalities
  • David has been recognized annually in Best Lawyers in America(Hawaii) since 2014, Chambers USA since 2007, Benchmark Litigation since 2009, and Super Lawyers (Hawaii) since 2011

Practice Areas Explained

David J. Minkin's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David J. Minkin handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David J. Minkin is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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

Civil Litigation

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

David J. Minkin is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

David J. Minkin is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Hawaii →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 David J. Minkin

Where is David J. Minkin's law office located?
David J. Minkin'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 David J. Minkin handle?
David J. Minkin focuses on employment, business, litigation, government, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has David J. Minkin practiced law?
David J. Minkin has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did David J. Minkin go to law school?
David J. Minkin earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (—, 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact David J. Minkin for a consultation?
You can contact David J. Minkin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David J. Minkin received?
David J. Minkin's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment.

Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- 1984
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- 1980
B.A.
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — • Best Lawyers, Hawaii, 2014 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — • Martindale Hubbell, AV Rated
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — • Chambers USA, 2007 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — • Benchmark Litigation, 2009 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — • Super Lawyers, 2011 - Present
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — • Super Lawyers Top 25 - Hawaii 2013
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Honolulu)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Honolulu)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Government Contracts (Honolulu)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Honolulu)
- 2022
Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Honolulu)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Government Contracts (Honolulu)
- 2020

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1984

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