Atty. Derek Bradford Simon

Atty. Derek Bradford Simon

Derek Bradford Simon is a lawyer practicing financial services law, administrative law, international law and 2 other areas of law. Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 10 years.

Honolulu Honolulu 10 yrs experience 10 year
Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Derek Bradford Simon at a glance

Derek Bradford Simon is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. They have 10+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2016. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, zoning, government, and international. Admitted to practice in Hawaii U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (2016). Educated at University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law J.D. (—) and University of California B.A. (—). Active member of Affiliations •Hawaii State Bar Association •American Society of International Law. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derek Bradford Simon is a lawyer practicing financial services law, administrative law, international law and 2 other areas of law
  • Derek received a B.A. degree from University of California, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Derek practices at Carlsmith Ball LLP in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Derek Bradford Simon's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derek Bradford Simon 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.

Derek Bradford Simon 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.

Derek Bradford Simon is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Land Use & Zoning

Derek Bradford Simon is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →

Government & Administrative Law

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

Derek Bradford Simon is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Hawaii →

International Law

International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.

Derek Bradford Simon is one of 40,133 international attorneys indexed nationally. Browse international 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.

Looking for additional Hawaii attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Honolulu or all attorneys in Hawaii.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derek Bradford Simon

Where is Derek Bradford Simon's law office located?
Derek Bradford Simon's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Carlsmith Ball LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derek Bradford Simon handle?
Derek Bradford Simon focuses on business, real estate, zoning, government, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Derek Bradford Simon practiced law?
Derek Bradford Simon has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
Where did Derek Bradford Simon go to law school?
Derek Bradford Simon earned their education at (—); (—).
How can I contact Derek Bradford Simon for a consultation?
You can contact Derek Bradford Simon 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.

Education

University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
University of California B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Hawaii U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 2016

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.