Atty. Michael D. Formby
Michael D. Formby is a lawyer practicing admiralty/maritime, commercial litigation, government relations and 2 other areas of law.
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Michael D. Formby is an attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They haand 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1990), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1990), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1993), and U.S. Supreme Court (1998). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Texas A & M University (B.S., 1980). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Actiand member of Proctor in Admiralty 1987, Hawaii State, American and Federal Bar Associations Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael D. Formby is a lawyer practicing admiralty/maritime, commercial litigation, government relations and 2 other areas of law
- Michael received a B.S. degree from Texas A & M University in 1980, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael practices in Honolulu, HI
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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 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 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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