Atty. Paul Edwin Booth
Paul Edwin Booth is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, fiduciary litigation. Paul received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1988, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Estate Planning & More Attorney · Serving Hilo, HI · 25+ Years Experience
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About Paul Edwin Booth at a Glance
Paul Edwin Booth is a Member based in Hilo, Hawaii, practicing at Paul E. Booth, Attorney at Law. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2001) and Hawaii (2006). Educated at Duke University (J.D., 2001) and Amherst College (B.A., 1988). Serves clients in Hilo, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Paul Edwin Booth
- Paul Edwin Booth is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trusts and estates, fiduciary litigation
- Paul received a B.A. degree from Amherst College in 1988, and has been licensed for 25 years
- Paul practices at Paul E. Booth, Attorney at Law in Hilo, HI
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Paul Edwin Booth's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul Edwin Booth handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Hilo.
Trusts in Hilo
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Estate Planning & Probate in Hilo
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Paul Edwin Booth is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Hawaii →
Civil Litigation in Hilo
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Paul Edwin Booth is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Hilo
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 Hilo 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.
Hilo Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Hilo-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 Hilo Choose Paul Edwin Booth
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 Paul Edwin Booth's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Paul Edwin Booth brings 25+ 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 Pennsylvania and Hawaii, Paul Edwin Booth can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and litigation, Paul Edwin Booth can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Hilo
A Hilo-based practice means Paul Edwin Booth 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 Paul Edwin Booth Handles in Hilo
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Paul Edwin Booth 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 Paul Edwin Booth directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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