Atty. Joy Yanagida

Atty. Joy Yanagida

Author: "The Pacific Salmon Treaty," The American Journal of International Law. Adjunct Professor, Washington College of Law, American University, 1990-1991.

Wailuku Wailuku 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Joy Yanagida at a glance

Joy Yanagida is a Member based in Wailuku, Hawaii, practforg at Yanagida & Associates. They haand 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in California (1981), District of Columbia (1985), and Hawaii (1991). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley (J.D., 1980) and Stanford University (A.B., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Maui County, Hawaii State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wailuku, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

Author

  • "The Pacific Salmon Treaty," The American Journal of International Law
  • Adjunct Professor, Washington College of Law, American University, 1990-1991
  • Attorney-Adviser, U.S
  • State Department Office of the Legal Adviser, 1980-1986
  • Staff Attorney, President's Special Review Board ("Tower Commission"), 1987
  • Task Force on Iran Contra Matters, Office of the White House Counsel, 1987
  • Formerly Associated with Dickstein, Shapiro and Morin, Washington, D.C., 1987-1991
  • Of Counsel, Center for International Environmental Law, Washington, D.C., 1990

Jurisdictional Context

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Practforg law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Wailuku 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 substantiand 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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Joy Yanagida's law practice is located in Wailuku, Hawaii. The firm is Yanagida & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Joy Yanagida has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
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Joy Yanagida earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (A.B., 1977).
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Joy Yanagida's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California at Berkeley
- 1980
A.B.
Stanford University
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1981
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1985
Hawaii
Admitted: 1991

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