Atty. James N. Duca
Phi Beta Kappa. Author: "The Interaction Between Mechanics Lien Law and the Bankruptcy Code," 53 The Business Lawyer 1283 (1998); "The Interplay Between Hawaii's Mechanics Lien Law and the Bankruptcy Code," Bankruptcy Law for the General Practitioner (Hawaii Institute for Continuing Legal Education 1997); "The Role of Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Claim Allowance Proceedings," 17 Univ. of Hawaii L.Rev. 1 (1995); "Fraudulent Transfer Under Hawaii Law," National Business Institute (1990); "Federal and Hawaii Regulation of Attorney Debt Collectors," National Business Institute (1990).
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About James N. Duca at a glance
James N. Duca is an Of Counsel based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Lyons, Brandt, Cook & Hiramatsu. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1971), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 1969) and Fordham University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State and American Bar Associations Bankruptcy Roundtable. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- "The Interaction Between Mechanics Lien Law and the Bankruptcy Code," 53 The Business Lawyer 1283 (1998)
- "The Interplay Between Hawaii's Mechanics Lien Law and the Bankruptcy Code," Bankruptcy Law for the General Practitioner (Hawaii Institute for Continuing Legal Education 1997)
- "The Role of Res Judicata in Bankruptcy Claim Allowance Proceedings," 17 Univ. of Hawaii L.Rev. 1 (1995)
- "Fraudulent Transfer Under Hawaii Law," National Business Institute (1990)
- "Federal and Hawaii Regulation of Attorney Debt Collectors," National Business Institute (1990)
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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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