Atty. John Pierre Manaut

Atty. John Pierre Manaut

John Pierre Manaut is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory, appeals/appellate, construction litigation and 18 other areas of law. John received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Honolulu Honolulu 41 yrs experience 41 year
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About John Pierre Manaut at a glance

John Pierre Manaut is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1985), Colorado (1994), and Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (2022). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington (J.D., 1985) and University of Colorado (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations •Hawaii State Bar Association •Washington State Bar Association •American Bar Association •American Arbitration Association Panelist for Commercial and Construction Disputes. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • John Pierre Manaut is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory, appeals/appellate, construction litigation and 18 other areas of law
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Colorado in 1980, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • John practices at Carlsmith Ball LLP in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

John Pierre Manaut's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

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Probate

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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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

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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 John Pierre Manaut

Where is John Pierre Manaut's law office located?
John Pierre Manaut's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Carlsmith Ball LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Pierre Manaut handle?
John Pierre Manaut focuses on trusts, probate, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has John Pierre Manaut practiced law?
John Pierre Manaut has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did John Pierre Manaut go to law school?
John Pierre Manaut earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.A., 1980).
How can I contact John Pierre Manaut for a consultation?
You can contact John Pierre Manaut 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 Pierre Manaut received?
John Pierre Manaut's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington
- 1985
B.A.
University of Colorado
- 1980

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1985
Colorado
Admitted: 1994
Washington U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 2022

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