Atty. Meredith McDermid
Ms. Meredith McDermid is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial, banking & finance and 2 other areas of law.
Administrative Law & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 45+ Years Experience
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About Meredith McDermid at a Glance
Meredith McDermid is a employment, business, litigation, and government attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Texas (1981), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1981), Oregon (1982), and U.S. District Court, District of Oregon and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at Gonzaga University School of Law, Spokane, Washington (J.D., 1980) and Linfield College (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations •Guam Bar Association •American Bar Association •Society for Human Resource Management •Guam Girl Scouts, Inc. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Meredith McDermid
- Ms. Meredith McDermid is a lawyer practicing administrative law, commercial, banking & finance and 2 other areas of law
- Meredith received a B.A. degree from Linfield College in 1975, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Meredith practices in Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas Explained
Meredith McDermid's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Meredith McDermid handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Employment Law in Honolulu
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Meredith McDermid is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →
Business & Corporate Law in Honolulu
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Meredith McDermid is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
Civil Litigation in Honolulu
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Meredith McDermid is one of 450,751 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →
Government & Administrative Law in Honolulu
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Meredith McDermid is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Hawaii →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Honolulu
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 venue, 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.
Honolulu Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Honolulu-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Honolulu Choose Meredith McDermid
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Meredith McDermid's practice in the field of employment, business, litigation, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Meredith McDermid brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Texas, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas, and Oregon, Meredith McDermid can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and litigation, Meredith McDermid can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Honolulu
A Honolulu-based practice means Meredith McDermid attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Meredith McDermid Handles in Honolulu
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Meredith McDermid has experience with under Hawaii law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Meredith McDermid directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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