Atty. Mark S. Kawata
Mark S. Kawata is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, lawsuits & disputes, real estate and 14 other areas of law.
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About Mark S. Kawata at a glance
Mark S. Kawata is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Mark S. Kawata, Attorney at Law. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, criminal defense, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1980). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1979). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mark S. Kawata is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, lawsuits & disputes, real estate and 14 other areas of law
- Mark has been licensed for 46 years
- Mark practices at Mark S. Kawata, Attorney at Law in Honolulu, HI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark S. Kawata handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Mark S. Kawata is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Hawaii →
Mark S. Kawata is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Hawaii →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Mark S. Kawata is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Hawaii →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Mark S. Kawata is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Hawaii →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Mark S. Kawata is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
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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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