Atty. Eric S.T. Young

Atty. Eric S.T. Young

Eric S. T.

Honolulu Honolulu 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Eric S.T. Young at a glance

Eric S.T. Young is a trusts attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Law Offices of Eric S.T. Young ALC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association (1992). Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa (J.D., 1992) and Harvard University (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates (2026), and Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Honolulu) (2025). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Eric S. T. Young is a sole practitioner with 30 years of experience in estate planning, probate and trust law
  • He is a graduate of Harvard University and the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii
  • Mr. Young concentrates his practice in estate planning and trust and probate litigation and dispute resolution
  • Mr. Young has been awarded Best Lawyers in America “Hawaii Lawyer of the Year” seven times - in “Trusts and Estates” (2020, 2023 and 2025) and “Litigation - Trust and Estates” (2014, 2018, 2023 and 2025)
  • Mr. Young is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC), and a member of the Judiciary’s Uniform Probate Code and Probate Court Practices Committee (“UPCC”)
  • The UPCC shepherded the adoption of the Uniform Trust Code as HRS Chapter 554D in 2021
  • Mr. Young has taught estate planning at the William S. Richardson School of Law since 2003

Practice Areas Explained

Eric S.T. Young's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric S.T. Young handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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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 Eric S.T. Young

Where is Eric S.T. Young's law office located?
Eric S.T. Young's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Law Offices of Eric S.T. Young ALC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Eric S.T. Young handle?
Eric S.T. Young focuses on trusts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Eric S.T. Young practiced law?
Eric S.T. Young has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Eric S.T. Young go to law school?
Eric S.T. Young earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Eric S.T. Young for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Eric S.T. Young received?
Eric S.T. Young's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Honolulu); Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Honolulu); Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Honolulu).

Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- 1992
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1988

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Honolulu)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Honolulu)
- 2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Honolulu)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Honolulu)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Trusts and Estates (Honolulu)
- 2020
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Honolulu)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (Honolulu)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
Admitted: 1992

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