Atty. Ian Wesley-Smith
Ian Wesley-Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate. Ian, who practices law in Hilo, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021.
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About Ian Wesley-Smith at a glance
Ian Wesley-Smith is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Hilo, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Alternative Dispute Resolution (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Hilo, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ian Wesley-Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate
- Ian, who practices law in Hilo, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ian Wesley-Smith handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ian Wesley-Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Ian Wesley-Smith is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
Ian Wesley-Smith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →
Ian Wesley-Smith is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Hawaii →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Ian Wesley-Smith is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 Hilo 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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