Atty. Patrick K. Lau

Atty. Patrick K. Lau

Patrick K. Lau is a lawyer practicing real estate, construction & development, real estate development and 4 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

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. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick K. Lau's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick K. Lau handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Patrick K. Lau is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Patrick K. Lau is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Patrick K. Lau is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Hawaii →

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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick K. Lau

Where is Patrick K. Lau's law office located?
Patrick K. Lau's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick K. Lau handle?
Patrick K. Lau focuses on business, real estate, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Patrick K. Lau practiced law?
Patrick K. Lau has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did Patrick K. Lau go to law school?
Patrick K. Lau earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (A.B., 1974).
How can I contact Patrick K. Lau for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick K. Lau directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Patrick K. Lau received?
Patrick K. Lau's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Santa Clara University School of Law
- 1977
A.B.
Dartmouth College
- 1974

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1977

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