Atty. Tom Van Winkle

Atty. Tom Van Winkle

Tom Van Winkle is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory, corporate, business formation & operations, project financing and 2 other areas of law. Tom received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years.

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About Tom Van Winkle at a glance

Tom Van Winkle is an Of Counsel based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. They have 62+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1964. Their practice focuses on formation, estate planning, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1964), California (1965), American Samoa (1970), and Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (1975). Educated at Stanford Law School, Stanford, California (LL.B., 1963) and Dartmouth College (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Affiliation •Hawaii State Bar Association. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tom Van Winkle is a lawyer practicing administrative & regulatory, corporate, business formation & operations, project financing and 2 other areas of law
  • Tom received a B.A. degree from Dartmouth College in 1960, and has been licensed for 62 years
  • Tom practices at Carlsmith Ball LLP in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Tom Van Winkle's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Tom Van Winkle is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Hawaii →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Tom Van Winkle is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Hawaii →

Real Estate Law

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

Tom Van Winkle is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Tom Van Winkle is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Hawaii →

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 Tom Van Winkle

Where is Tom Van Winkle's law office located?
Tom Van Winkle's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Carlsmith Ball LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Tom Van Winkle handle?
Tom Van Winkle focuses on formation, estate planning, real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Tom Van Winkle practiced law?
Tom Van Winkle has 62+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1964.
Where did Tom Van Winkle go to law school?
Tom Van Winkle earned their education at (LL.B., 1963); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact Tom Van Winkle for a consultation?
You can contact Tom Van Winkle 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 Tom Van Winkle received?
Tom Van Winkle's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

LL.B.
Stanford Law School, Stanford, California
- 1963
B.A.
Dartmouth College
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1964
California
Admitted: 1965
American Samoa
Admitted: 1970
Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Admitted: 1975
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Admitted: 1978

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