Atty. Paul Henry Achitoff

Atty. Paul Henry Achitoff

Paul Henry Achitoff is a lawyer. Paul received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Honolulu Honolulu 43 yrs experience 43 year
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About Paul Henry Achitoff at a glance

Paul Henry Achitoff is an Earthjustice based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in California (1983), U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California (1983), Hawaii (1990), and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits (1990). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1983) and Harvard University (A.B., 1978). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Paul Henry Achitoff is a lawyer
  • Paul received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1978, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Paul practices in Honolulu, HI

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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Paul Henry Achitoff's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Paul Henry Achitoff has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
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Paul Henry Achitoff earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (A.B., 1978).
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Education

J.D.
Columbia University
- 1983
A.B.
Harvard University
- 1978

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Southern, Eastern, Northern and Central Districts of California
Admitted: 1983
Hawaii
Admitted: 1990
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth and Federal Circuits
Admitted: 1990

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