Atty. James K. Tam

Atty. James K. Tam

James K. Tam is a lawyer practicing business transactions and strategies, entity formation, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 52 yrs experience 52 year
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Profile Summary

About James K. Tam at a glance

James K. Tam is a formation, trusts, employment, business, and real estate attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Hawaii U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U. (1974). Educated at Georgetown University, Washington, DC J.D. (—) and Williams College, Williamstown, MA B.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James K. Tam is a lawyer practicing business transactions and strategies, entity formation, labor and employment and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Williams College, Williamstown, MA, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

James K. Tam's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James K. Tam handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business Formation

James K. Tam is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Hawaii →

Trusts

James K. Tam is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Hawaii →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

James K. Tam is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James K. Tam 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.

James K. Tam is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate 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 James K. Tam

Where is James K. Tam's law office located?
James K. Tam's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James K. Tam handle?
James K. Tam focuses on formation, trusts, employment, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has James K. Tam practiced law?
James K. Tam has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James K. Tam go to law school?
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How can I contact James K. Tam for a consultation?
You can contact James K. Tam 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 James K. Tam received?
James K. Tam's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Georgetown University, Washington, DC J.D.
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Williams College, Williamstown, MA B.A.
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit U.
Admitted: 1974

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