Atty. James Shin

Atty. James Shin

Member, University of Iowa Law Review, 1992-1994. Arbitrator, Court Annexed Arbitration Program, State of Hawaii.

Honolulu Honolulu 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About James Shin at a glance

James Shin is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Roeca Luria Shin LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on construction, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1994), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1994), Nevada (inactive) (1996), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1996). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1994) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association Hawaii Defense Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Member, University of Iowa Law Review, 1992-1994
  • Arbitrator, Court Annexed Arbitration Program, State of Hawaii

Practice Areas Explained

James Shin's Areas of Practice

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

Construction Law

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Insurance Law

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Appellate Practice

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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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Common questions about James Shin

Where is James Shin's law office located?
James Shin's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Roeca Luria Shin LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Shin handle?
James Shin focuses on construction, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has James Shin practiced law?
James Shin has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did James Shin go to law school?
James Shin earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1991).
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What awards or recognition has James Shin received?
James Shin's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1994
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1991

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1994
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1994
Nevada (inactive)
Admitted: 1996
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1996

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