Atty. Patrick K. Lau
Patrick K. Lau is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction & development, real estate development and 4 other areas of law.
Construction / Development & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 49+ Years Experience
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About Patrick K. Lau at a Glance
Patrick K. Lau is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1977). Educated at Santa Clara University School of Law (J.D., 1977) and Dartmouth College (A.B., 1974). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association American Bar Association. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Patrick K. Lau
- Patrick K. Lau is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction & development, real estate development and 4 other areas of law
- Patrick received a A.B. degree from Dartmouth College in 1974, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Patrick practices at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP in Honolulu, HI
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Patrick K. Lau's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick K. Lau handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Business & Corporate Law in Honolulu
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Patrick K. Lau is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
Real Estate Law in Honolulu
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Patrick K. Lau is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Honolulu
Patrick K. Lau is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a 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 Patrick K. Lau
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 Patrick K. Lau's practice in the field of business, real estate, and m&a.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Patrick K. Lau brings 49+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, real estate, and m&a, Patrick K. Lau 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 Patrick K. Lau attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Patrick K. Lau Handles in Honolulu
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