Atty. Ian Robert Wesley-Smith

Atty. Ian Robert Wesley-Smith

Ian Robert Wesley-Smith is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, general commercial litigation, intellectual property and 9 other areas of law. Ian received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University, and has been licensed for 10 years.

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About Ian Robert Wesley-Smith at a glance

Ian Robert Wesley-Smith 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 personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, and ip. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2016). Educated at University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law J.D. (—) and Colorado State University B.A. (—). Active member of Affiliations Hawaii State Bar Association United States District Court, District of Hawaii. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Ian Robert Wesley-Smith is a lawyer practicing construction litigation, general commercial litigation, intellectual property and 9 other areas of law
  • Ian received a B.A. degree from Colorado State University, and has been licensed for 10 years
  • Ian practices at Carlsmith Ball LLP in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Ian Robert Wesley-Smith's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Robert Wesley-Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Business & Corporate Law

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

Ian Robert Wesley-Smith 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.

Ian Robert Wesley-Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Ian Robert Wesley-Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip 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 Ian Robert Wesley-Smith

Where is Ian Robert Wesley-Smith's law office located?
Ian Robert Wesley-Smith'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 Ian Robert Wesley-Smith handle?
Ian Robert Wesley-Smith focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, business, real estate, ip. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Ian Robert Wesley-Smith practiced law?
Ian Robert Wesley-Smith has 10+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2016.
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Education

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

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 2016

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