Atty. James L. Starshak

Atty. James L. Starshak

James L. Starshak is a lawyer practicing charitable & tax-exempt organizations, closely held businesses & succession planning, corporate, business formation & operations and 8 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 57 yrs experience 57 year
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About James L. Starshak at a glance

James L. Starshak is a formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, and employment attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Illinois U.S. Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court (1969) and Hawaii (1972). Educated at Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana (J.D., 1969) and University of Notre Dame (B.B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations •Hawai'i State Bar Association, Taxation Section, Estate and Gift Tax Committee •Hawai'i Estate Planning Council •American Bar Association, Taxation Section •Hawai'i Chamber of Commerce, Tax Advisory Committee. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James L. Starshak is a lawyer practicing charitable & tax-exempt organizations, closely held businesses & succession planning, corporate, business formation & operations and 8 other areas of law
  • James received a B.B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • James practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

James L. Starshak's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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

Trusts

James L. Starshak is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Hawaii →

Probate

James L. Starshak is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Hawaii →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Employment Law

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

James L. Starshak is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment 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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Common questions about James L. Starshak

Where is James L. Starshak's law office located?
James L. Starshak's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James L. Starshak handle?
James L. Starshak focuses on formation, trusts, probate, estate planning, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has James L. Starshak practiced law?
James L. Starshak has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did James L. Starshak go to law school?
James L. Starshak earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.B.A., 1966).
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What awards or recognition has James L. Starshak received?
James L. Starshak's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Notre Dame Law School, Notre Dame, Indiana
- 1969
B.B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois U.S. Federal Courts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1969
Hawaii
Admitted: 1972

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