Atty. Stewart Pressman

Atty. Stewart Pressman

Stewart Pressman is a partner practicing in the corporate department and concentrating in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, private equity fund organization, securities law, and general corporate and business organization matters. His practice in the mergers and acquisitions area is focused oncomplex transactions representing both purchasers and sellers in a wide range of publicly and privately held company acquisitions and divestitures, as well as takeover transactions.

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Profile Summary

About Stewart Pressman at a glance

Stewart Pressman is a family law, business, m&a, and securities attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association. Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1989) and University of Southern California (BS, 1985). Recognitions include Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Honolulu) (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Stewart Pressman is a partner practicing in the corporate department and concentrating in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, private equity fund organization, securities law, and general corporate and business organization matters
  • His practice in the mergers and acquisitions area is focused oncomplex transactions representing both purchasers and sellers in a wide range of publicly and privately held company acquisitions and divestitures, as well as takeover transactions
  • Stewart’s practice in the venture capital arena involves representation of venture capital fund organizers, venture capital fund investors, and emerging growth companies, counseling such start-up clients in all aspects of formation and organization, debt and equity financing, including private placements and public offerings of securities, and strategies for ultimate exit transactions
  • Stewart is currently named as one of America’s Leading Lawyers for Business by Chambers USA in the area of corporate law, and has also been selected by The Best Lawyers in America® and Honolulu Magazine in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions Law and Corporate Law
  • He has been named by The Best Lawyers in America® as Honolulu Mergers & Acquisitions Law Lawyer of the Year in 2012 and 2018

Practice Areas Explained

Stewart Pressman's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Securities Law

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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 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 Stewart Pressman

Where is Stewart Pressman's law office located?
Stewart Pressman'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 Stewart Pressman handle?
Stewart Pressman focuses on family law, business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
Where did Stewart Pressman go to law school?
Stewart Pressman earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (BS, 1985).
How can I contact Stewart Pressman for a consultation?
You can contact Stewart Pressman 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 Stewart Pressman received?
Stewart Pressman's notable recognition includes: Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Honolulu); Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law; Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law.

Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1989
BS
University of Southern California
- 1985

Awards

Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Honolulu)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Securities / Capital Markets Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Venture Capital Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Copyright Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Technology Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trademark Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mergers & Acquisitions
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Corporate Law (Honolulu)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Honolulu)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Securities / Capital Markets Law (Honolulu)
- 2023
Lawyer of the Year — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (Honolulu)
- 2021
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Honolulu)
- 2018
Lawyer of the Year — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (Honolulu)
- 2012

Bar Admissions

California, The State Bar of California
Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association

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