Atty. Stephen D. Whittaker

Atty. Stephen D. Whittaker

Stephen D. Whittaker is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real property litigation, trust and estate disputes and 3 other areas of law.

Kailua Kona Kailua Kona 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Stephen D. Whittaker at a glance

Stephen D. Whittaker is a Member based in Kailua Kona, Hawaii, practicing at Stephen D. Whittaker, AAL, LLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1978), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1978), and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1981). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1977) and University of California (B.A., 1973). Active member of Hawaii State, West Hawaii (President, 1994) and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Maritime Law Association of the United States. Serands clients in Kailua Kona, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Stephen D. Whittaker is a lawyer practicing business litigation, real property litigation, trust and estate disputes and 3 other areas of law
  • Stephen received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1973, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Stephen practices at Stephen D. Whittaker, AAL, LLLC in Kailua-Kona, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Stephen D. Whittaker's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Stephen D. Whittaker handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

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

Stephen D. Whittaker is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 Kailua Kona 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 Stephen D. Whittaker

Where is Stephen D. Whittaker's law office located?
Stephen D. Whittaker's law practice is located in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. The firm is Stephen D. Whittaker, AAL, LLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Stephen D. Whittaker handle?
Stephen D. Whittaker focuses on trusts, business, real estate, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Stephen D. Whittaker practiced law?
Stephen D. Whittaker has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Stephen D. Whittaker go to law school?
Stephen D. Whittaker earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Stephen D. Whittaker for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1977
B.A.
University of California
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1978
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1981

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