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★ Rated #1 Boutique Firm in Hawaii • 2025

Justice with Aloha Spirit & Wall-Street Precision.

Kaimai Law is a full-service firm trusted by 4,800+ businesses and families. We win complex litigation, close $2.1B in deals, and protect what matters most — your future, your company, your legacy.

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28Years of practice
3400+Cases won
$890MRecovered for clients
Kaimai Law office – attorneys at work
★★★★★
4.98 / 5.0
620+ verified client reviews
● Case Won – $14.2M Verdict
Commercial litigation • Honolulu Circuit Court, March 2026
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01 — About the firm

Not just lawyers.
Your strategic shield.

Founded by David Kaimai in Honolulu, we blend island values — honesty, respect, ohana — with ruthless courtroom preparation and Big-Law dealmaking.

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We treat every case like it's our own family business.

Kaimai Law (kaimailaw.com) today unites 24 attorneys, 11 paralegals and former judges, prosecutors and in-house counsels. We represent startups in Waikiki, hotel groups in Maui, tech founders in California and families across the Pacific.

✓Full-cycle support: from first demand letter to Supreme Court appeal, from incorporation to $50M exit.
✓Transparent fees: flat-fee packages, capped litigation budgets, no surprise bills. 94% of quotes stay exact.
✓24-hour response: personal attorney cell, client portal, weekly status video. You never chase us.
✓Local + global: licensed in HI, CA, NY, WA + federal courts. Bilingual: English, Japanese, Tagalog, Spanish.
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✔ American Bar Association✔ Hawaii State Bar✔ Super Lawyers 2020-2026
02 — Practice areas

Six pillars of protection

Choose a department — every matter gets a lead partner + 2 associates + dedicated paralegal.

Corporate and business law
Business • Startups • M&A

Corporate & Business Law

Incorporation, contracts, fundraising, governance, buy-sell, exits. 780+ companies formed, $2.1B deals closed.

Civil litigation
Litigation • 92% Win Rate

Civil & Commercial Litigation

Breach of contract, partnership disputes, fraud, appeals. Aggressive discovery, mediation-first, trial-ready always.

Real estate law Hawaii
Real Estate • Development

Real Estate & Development

Purchases, leases, zoning, HOA, construction defects, resort projects across Oahu, Maui, Big Island.

Family law attorney
Family • Divorce • Custody

Family & Divorce

Compassionate divorce, custody, support, property division. Private mediation rooms, child-focused strategy.

Estate planning trusts
Wills • Trusts • Probate

Estate Planning & Probate

Revocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, probate avoidance. Protect $500M+ in family wealth since 1997.

Immigration and tax law
Immigration • Tax • Private Client

Immigration & Private Client

Investor visas E-2/EB-5, green cards, tax structuring, asset protection for HNW families and expats.

$890M+Recovered & saved
3400+Cases resolved
98%Clients recommend us
24hResponse guarantee
03 — How we work

From chaos to clarity in 4 steps

No legalese. No waiting. A battle-tested roadmap used in 3400+ matters.

01

Free diagnosis

30-min call or office meeting. We review documents, assess risks, give honest odds — even if advice is “you don’t need a lawyer”.

02

Fixed strategy & price

Written action plan with timeline, milestones and capped fee. You approve every step in client portal.

03

Execution & pressure

Negotiation, filings, discovery, hearings. Weekly video updates. Opponent feels us within 48 hours.

04

Win & protect

Verdict, settlement or closing + post-case shield: contracts fixed, estate updated, business de-risked.

04 — Our people

Partners you can call at midnight

Former judges, prosecutors, and dealmakers — all obsessed with one metric: your outcome.

David Kaimai founding partner
David Kaimai
Founding Partner • Litigation

Harvard Law ’94. 28 yrs, 120+ jury trials. $400M+ verdicts.

Leilani Mahelona partner
Leilani Mahelona
Partner • Family & Estate

900+ divorces & trusts settled peacefully. Mediator of the Year.

James Carter corporate partner
James Carter
Partner • Corporate / M&A

Ex-Silicon Valley counsel. 140 startups funded, $1.2B exits.

Aiko Tanaka real estate counsel
Aiko Tanaka
Partner • Real Estate

Resort & commercial deals across Hawaii. Bilingual EN/JP.

★★★★★

“Kaimai saved our company. A $9M breach claim turned into a $2M settlement IN OUR FAVOR in 4 months.”

— Michael R., CEO, Honolulu Logistics
★★★★★

“Divorce without war. Leilani protected my kids and my business. I cried when it was over — from relief.”

— Sarah K., Maui
★★★★★

“They closed our hotel purchase in 21 days. Other firms said 90. Flawless due diligence.”

— Kenji W., Investor
05 — Insights & News

Legal intelligence, in plain English

Fresh analysis from our attorneys. Click any card to open the full article.

Hawaii business law update

Hawaii Business Law 2026: 7 Changes Every Owner Must Know

New LLC reporting, tax thresholds and non-compete rules...

How to win litigation

How We Won $14.2M: Anatomy of a Commercial Trial

Discovery tricks, expert witnesses and settlement leverage...

Buying property in Hawaii

Buying Property in Hawaii: Avoid These 9 Costly Traps

Leasehold vs fee simple, HOA, shoreline setbacks explained...

06 — FAQ

Questions? Straight answers.

First 30 minutes are free — in person, by video or phone. We review your documents and give a clear roadmap and fixed quote. No obligation.
Flat fees for business formation ($950+), estate plans ($1,800+), uncontested divorce ($2,500+). Litigation is capped monthly or contingency (no win, no fee) where allowed.
Demand/settlement: 2-8 weeks. Full litigation: 6-14 months in Hawaii courts. Real estate closing: 21-30 days. We push for fastest resolution that protects you.
Yes. Licensed in HI, CA, NY, WA plus all federal courts. 40% of clients are remote — full service via secure portal, e-sign and video hearings.
Absolutely. Attorney-client privilege from first call. Encrypted portal, NDAs on request, private meeting rooms in Honolulu.
07 — Contact

Get protected today

Response within 2 business hours. Emergency arrests & injunctions — 24/7 line.

Honolulu Headquarters

1000 Bishop Street, Suite 1200
Honolulu, HI 96813

+1 (808) 555-0147
Mon–Fri 08:30–18:00 • Sat by appointment

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