Atty. Katherine Ann Garson

Atty. Katherine Ann Garson

Katherine Ann Garson is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory, land use & entitlements, land use litigation and 6 other areas of law. Katherine received a B.A. degree from Occidental College, and has been licensed for 35 years.

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Profile Summary

About Katherine Ann Garson at a glance

Katherine Ann Garson is a Partner based in Hilo, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on real estate, zoning, civil rights, environmental, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1991). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law J.D. (—) and Occidental College B.A. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of inactive, Affiliations • Hawaii State Bar Association •California State Bar Association. Serands clients in Hilo, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Katherine Ann Garson is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory, land use & entitlements, land use litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • Katherine received a B.A. degree from Occidental College, and has been licensed for 35 years
  • Katherine practices at Carlsmith Ball LLP in Hilo, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Katherine Ann Garson's Areas of Practice

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

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

Katherine Ann Garson is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Katherine Ann Garson is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Hawaii →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 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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Common questions about Katherine Ann Garson

Where is Katherine Ann Garson's law office located?
Katherine Ann Garson's law practice is located in Hilo, Hawaii. The firm is Carlsmith Ball LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Katherine Ann Garson handle?
Katherine Ann Garson focuses on real estate, zoning, civil rights, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Katherine Ann Garson practiced law?
Katherine Ann Garson has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Katherine Ann Garson go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Katherine Ann Garson received?
Katherine Ann Garson's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Santa Clara University School of Law J.D.
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Occidental College B.A.
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1991

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