Atty. Jai W. Keep-Barnes

Atty. Jai W. Keep-Barnes

Jai W. Keep-Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate.

Honolulu Honolulu 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Jai W. Keep-Barnes at a glance

Jai W. Keep-Barnes is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Lung Rose Voss & Wagnild. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association (2017). Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jai W. Keep-Barnes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Litigation - Real Estate
  • Jai W., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2025
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jai W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Jai W. Keep-Barnes's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jai W. Keep-Barnes 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.

Jai W. Keep-Barnes 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.

Jai W. Keep-Barnes is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Construction Law

Jai W. Keep-Barnes is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Jai W. Keep-Barnes is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jai W. Keep-Barnes 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 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 Jai W. Keep-Barnes

Where is Jai W. Keep-Barnes's law office located?
Jai W. Keep-Barnes's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Lung Rose Voss & Wagnild. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jai W. Keep-Barnes handle?
Jai W. Keep-Barnes focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Jai W. Keep-Barnes practiced law?
Jai W. Keep-Barnes has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Jai W. Keep-Barnes go to law school?
Jai W. Keep-Barnes earned their education at (J.D., 2017).
How can I contact Jai W. Keep-Barnes for a consultation?
You can contact Jai W. Keep-Barnes 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 Jai W. Keep-Barnes received?
Jai W. Keep-Barnes's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- 2017

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
Admitted: 2017

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