Atty. James T. Funaki

Atty. James T. Funaki

James T. Funaki is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use, legislation.

Honolulu Honolulu 67 yrs experience 67 year
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Profile Summary

About James T. Funaki at a glance

James T. Funaki is a Hawaii State House of Rep. based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 67+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1959. Their practice focuses on real estate and zoning. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1959). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1959) and Grinnell College (A.B. University, 1952). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James T. Funaki is a lawyer practicing real estate, land use, legislation
  • James received a A.B. degree from Grinnell College in 1952, and has been licensed for 67 years
  • James practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

James T. Funaki's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

James T. Funaki is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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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Where is James T. Funaki's law office located?
James T. Funaki's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James T. Funaki handle?
James T. Funaki focuses on real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has James T. Funaki practiced law?
James T. Funaki has 67+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1959.
Where did James T. Funaki go to law school?
James T. Funaki earned their education at (J.D., 1959); (A.B. University, 1952).
How can I contact James T. Funaki for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James T. Funaki received?
James T. Funaki's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1959
A.B. University
Grinnell College
- 1952

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1959

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