Atty. Karen Kightlinger

Atty. Karen Kightlinger

Karen Kightlinger is a lawyer practicing multi party litigation. Karen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Honolulu Honolulu 39 yrs experience 39 year
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Profile Summary

About Karen Kightlinger at a glance

Karen Kightlinger is a litigation attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1987). Educated at University of Southwestern School of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Berkeley (A.B., 1979). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Karen Kightlinger is a lawyer practicing multi party litigation
  • Karen received a A.B. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1979, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Karen practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Karen Kightlinger's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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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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Where is Karen Kightlinger's law office located?
Karen Kightlinger's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Karen Kightlinger handle?
Karen Kightlinger focuses on litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Karen Kightlinger practiced law?
Karen Kightlinger has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Karen Kightlinger go to law school?
Karen Kightlinger earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (A.B., 1979).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of Southwestern School of Law
- 1984
A.B.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1987

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