Atty. Gilbert D. Butson

Atty. Gilbert D. Butson

Gilbert D. Butson is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law, commercial transactions and 2 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 54 yrs experience 54 year
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Profile Summary

About Gilbert D. Butson at a glance

Gilbert D. Butson is a business, real estate, and creditor rights attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1972), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1972), U.S. Supreme Court (1977), and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (1978). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1971) and University of Michigan (A.B., 1968). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Director, 1981-1982, Hawaii State Bar Association. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Gilbert D. Butson is a lawyer practicing real estate, corporate law, commercial transactions and 2 other areas of law
  • Gilbert received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1968, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Gilbert practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Gilbert D. Butson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gilbert D. Butson 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.

Gilbert D. Butson 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.

Gilbert D. Butson is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Gilbert D. Butson is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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 Gilbert D. Butson

Where is Gilbert D. Butson's law office located?
Gilbert D. Butson's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gilbert D. Butson handle?
Gilbert D. Butson focuses on business, real estate, creditor rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Gilbert D. Butson practiced law?
Gilbert D. Butson has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Gilbert D. Butson go to law school?
Gilbert D. Butson earned their education at (J.D., 1971); (A.B., 1968).
How can I contact Gilbert D. Butson for a consultation?
You can contact Gilbert D. Butson 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 Gilbert D. Butson received?
Gilbert D. Butson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1971
A.B.
University of Michigan
- 1968

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1977
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Northern Mariana Islands
Admitted: 1979
Republic of the Marshall Islands and Supreme Court of the Federated State of Micronesia
Admitted: 1982

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