Atty. Derek B. Simon
Derek B. Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law.
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Derek B. Simon is a real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Derek B. Simon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law
- Derek B., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
Practice Areas Explained
Derek B. Simon's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek B. Simon handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Derek B. Simon is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
Derek B. Simon is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Derek B. Simon is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government 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 venue, 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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