Atty. James S. Williston

Atty. James S. Williston

James S. Williston is a lawyer practicing local government law, zoning, planning and land use, environmental law.

Honolulu Honolulu 48 J. Erfahrung 48 year
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Profile Summary

About James S. Williston at a glance

James S. Williston is a City Council, The Off. of Council Servs., City & Co. of Honolulu based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on zoning, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1978). Educated at William S. Richardson (—). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Über uns

  • James S. Williston is a lawyer practicing local government law, zoning, planning and land use, environmental law
  • James received a degree from William S. Richardson, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • James practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

James S. Williston's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

James S. Williston is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 S. Williston

Where is James S. Williston's law office located?
James S. Williston's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S. Williston handle?
James S. Williston focuses on zoning, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has James S. Williston practiced law?
James S. Williston has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did James S. Williston go to law school?
James S. Williston earned their education at (—).
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Education

William S. Richardson
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Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1978

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