Atty. Jay Stuart Handlin

Atty. Jay Stuart Handlin

Jay Stuart Handlin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, class actions and 3 other areas of law. Jay received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years.

Honolulu Honolulu 40 Years Experience 40 year
Call (808) 808-3531

Profile Summary

About Jay Stuart Handlin at a glance

Jay Stuart Handlin is a business, real estate, ip, class action, and litigation attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court District of Hawaii (1998) and Hawaii (2007). Educated at Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts (J.D., 1985) and Brandeis University (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliations •Hawaii State Bar Association •California State Bar Association. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jay Stuart Handlin is a lawyer practicing commercial litigation, appeals, class actions and 3 other areas of law
  • Jay received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Jay practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Jay Stuart Handlin's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Jay Stuart Handlin is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Real Estate Law

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

Jay Stuart Handlin is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jay Stuart Handlin is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Hawaii →

Class Action

Jay Stuart Handlin is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Jay Stuart Handlin is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation 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 venue, 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 Jay Stuart Handlin

Where is Jay Stuart Handlin's law office located?
Jay Stuart Handlin's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jay Stuart Handlin handle?
Jay Stuart Handlin focuses on business, real estate, ip, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Jay Stuart Handlin practiced law?
Jay Stuart Handlin has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Jay Stuart Handlin go to law school?
Jay Stuart Handlin earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Jay Stuart Handlin for a consultation?
You can contact Jay Stuart Handlin directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Jay Stuart Handlin received?
Jay Stuart Handlin's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Harvard University Law School, Cambridge, Massachusetts
- 1985
B.A.
Brandeis University
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California U.S. District Court District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1998
Hawaii
Admitted: 2007

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