Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hawaii Legal Partner
Established in 1977, our law firm has provided comprehensive legal services to individuals and businesses across Hawaii, the continental United States, Asia, and Canada for over 45 years. Our practice focuses on real estate transactions, commercial leasing, business acquisitions, corporate contracts, and dispute resolution, serving clients ranging from private developers to international corporations. We combine deep local knowledge with extensive experience in complex legal matters, including representation of shopping centers, self-storage facilities, and construction companies. Our founder, Jason G F Wong, maintains active membership in the American Bar Association and Hawaii State Bar Association while serving as a court-appointed arbitrator since 1987. We emphasize practical solutions that address each client's unique transaction challenges while maintaining the highest ethical standards.Our services include document preparation, due diligence coordination, contract negotiation, and strategic entity formation tailored to client objectives. Recognized with an AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, we demonstrate proven legal ability and professional integrity. We prioritize direct client communication and transparent processes while maintaining strict confidentiality protocols. Our dispute resolution practice encompasses commercial litigation, construction disputes, and real property conflicts through mediation, arbitration, and court representation. This long-standing commitment to excellence has established our firm as a trusted legal partner in Hawaii's legal community.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Leasing
Business Acquisitions
Construction Contracts
Dispute Resolution
Entity Formation
Commercial Litigation
Property Development
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of legal experience in Hawaii and international transactions
- Our team specializes in complex real estate and business transaction documentation
- We serve diverse clients including developers, investors, and multinational corporations
- Our founder serves as court-appointed arbitrator with extensive dispute resolution experience
- We maintain active membership in key legal professional associations
Associations and certifications
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent
Services
Real Estate Transactions
We represent clients in acquisition, development, and disposition of commercial, residential, and mixed-use properties. Our practice covers purchase agreements, joint ventures, and financing documents while addressing zoning, title, and environmental issues. Clients benefit from our deep understanding of Hawaii's real estate market and regulatory environment.
Commercial Leasing
We handle commercial lease matters for landlords and tenants across office, retail, and industrial properties. Our services include lease drafting, risk management advice, and negotiation of subordination agreements. We help clients understand their legal obligations to prevent future disputes while protecting their business interests.
Business Acquisitions
We guide clients through stock and asset purchase transactions, including due diligence reviews and contract negotiations. Our services cover seller disclosure documentation, buyer protection provisions, and intellectual property transfers. We focus on achieving transaction objectives while minimizing post-closing liabilities for both buyers and sellers.
Dispute Resolution
We represent clients in commercial litigation, construction disputes, and real property conflicts through mediation, arbitration, and court proceedings. Our approach emphasizes early resolution strategies while maintaining readiness for trial. We handle breach of contract claims, construction defect disputes, and commercial lease enforcement matters.
Entity Formation
We advise on optimal business structures and prepare formation documents for corporations and limited liability companies. Our services include drafting shareholder agreements, operating agreements, and governance documents tailored to client management goals while ensuring compliance with Hawaii corporate laws and regulatory requirements.
People
Jason G F Wong
Attorney at Law
Admitted to Hawaii State Bar since 1977 with 45+ years of experience. Specializes in real estate, business transactions, and dispute resolution. AV Preeminent rated by Martindale-Hubbell with extensive arbitration and corporate law background.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on real estate transactions, commercial leasing, business acquisitions, construction contracts, and dispute resolution for clients across Hawaii and internationally.
How long has the firm been in operation?
Our firm has provided legal services since 1977, with continuous practice in Hawaii's legal market for over 45 years.
What makes your firm different from others?
We combine deep local knowledge with extensive transaction experience, maintaining an AV Preeminent peer review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
Do you handle international legal matters?
Yes, we serve clients from Asia, Canada, and the continental United States in cross-border real estate and business transactions.
Are you available for court-appointed roles?
Our principal attorney serves as court-appointed arbitrator in Hawaii and has held this role since 1987 with proven dispute resolution expertise.
What professional organizations are you affiliated with?
We maintain active membership in the American Bar Association and Hawaii State Bar Association, including Business Law and Real Property Sections.
