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About Jonathan W. Y. Lai at a glance
Jonathan W. Y. Lai is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Watanabe Ing LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, bankruptcy, tax, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1995). Educated at University of Southern California Law Center (J.D. American, 1995) and Claremont McKenna College (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association (Former Chair/President, Treasurer and Director, Bankruptcy Law Section Former Director, Collection Law Section) American Bar Association American Bankruptcy Institute. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jonathan W. Y. Lai is a lawyer practicing banking law, real estate law, bankruptcy law and 5 other areas of law
- Jonathan received a B.A. degree from Claremont McKenna College in 1991, and has been licensed for 31 years
- Jonathan practices at Watanabe Ing LLP in Honolulu, HI
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Jonathan W. Y. Lai's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jonathan W. Y. Lai handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Jonathan W. Y. Lai is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Jonathan W. Y. Lai is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Jonathan W. Y. Lai is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Hawaii →
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Jonathan W. Y. Lai is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Hawaii →
Jonathan W. Y. Lai is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights 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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