Atty. John P. Moran

Atty. John P. Moran

John P. Moran is a lawyer practicing general civil and trial practice, personal injury, family law and 6 other areas of law.

Hilo Hilo 60 yrs experience 60 year
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About John P. Moran at a glance

John P. Moran is a Member based in Hilo, Hawaii, practicing at John P. Moran. They have 60+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1966. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, and wrongful death. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1966), U.S. Supreme Court (1972), U.S. Federal Court of Claims (1992), and Hawaii (1994). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1964) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar State Bar of Arizona The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Hilo, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John P. Moran is a lawyer practicing general civil and trial practice, personal injury, family law and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1959, and has been licensed for 60 years
  • John practices at John P. Moran in Hilo, HI

Practice Areas Explained

John P. Moran's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

John P. Moran is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Hawaii →

Wills

John P. Moran is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Hawaii →

Trusts

John P. Moran is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Hawaii →

Probate

John P. Moran is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Hawaii →

Wrongful Death

John P. Moran is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death 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 Hilo 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 John P. Moran

Where is John P. Moran's law office located?
John P. Moran's law practice is located in Hilo, Hawaii. The firm is John P. Moran. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John P. Moran handle?
John P. Moran focuses on divorce, wills, trusts, probate, wrongful death. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has John P. Moran practiced law?
John P. Moran has 60+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1966.
Where did John P. Moran go to law school?
John P. Moran earned their education at (J.D., 1964); (B.A., 1959).
How can I contact John P. Moran for a consultation?
You can contact John P. Moran 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 John P. Moran received?
John P. Moran's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1964
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1959

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Arizona
Admitted: 1966
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1972
U.S. Federal Court of Claims
Admitted: 1992
Hawaii
Admitted: 1994
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1995

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