Atty. Douglas C. Smith

Atty. Douglas C. Smith

Douglas C. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, guardianship, business law and 4 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Douglas C. Smith at a glance

Douglas C. Smith is an Attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert Attorneys At Law A Law Corporation. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1990) and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1990). Educated at William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii (J.D., 1990) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1983). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Douglas C. Smith is a lawyer practicing estate planning, guardianship, business law and 4 other areas of law
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of California at Santa Barbara in 1983, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Douglas practices at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert Attorneys At Law A Law Corporation in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas C. Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas C. Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

Douglas C. Smith is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Hawaii →

Trusts

Douglas C. Smith is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Hawaii →

Probate

Douglas C. Smith is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Hawaii →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Douglas C. Smith is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Hawaii →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Douglas C. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 Douglas C. Smith

Where is Douglas C. Smith's law office located?
Douglas C. Smith's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert Attorneys At Law A Law Corporation. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas C. Smith handle?
Douglas C. Smith focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Douglas C. Smith practiced law?
Douglas C. Smith has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Douglas C. Smith go to law school?
Douglas C. Smith earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1983).
How can I contact Douglas C. Smith for a consultation?
You can contact Douglas C. Smith 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 Douglas C. Smith received?
Douglas C. Smith's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii
- 1990
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara
- 1983

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1990

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