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Atty. Roy Y. Nihei

Atty. Roy Y. Nihei

Roy Y. Nihei is a lawyer.

Honolulu Honolulu 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (808) 751-3773 Book Appointment

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About Roy Y. Nihei at a glance

Roy Y. Nihei is an attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Oregon (1973), Hawaii (1974), and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1974). Educated at Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College (J.D., 1973) and University of Puget Sound (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Roy Y. Nihei is a lawyer
  • Roy received a B.A. degree from University of Puget Sound in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Roy 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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Where is Roy Y. Nihei's law office located?
Roy Y. Nihei's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Roy Y. Nihei practiced law?
Roy Y. Nihei has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Roy Y. Nihei go to law school?
Roy Y. Nihei earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern School of Law of Lewis and Clark College
- 1973
B.A.
University of Puget Sound
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Admitted: 1973
Hawaii
Admitted: 1974
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1974

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