Nakamoto, Okamoto & Yamamoto, Attorneys At Law, A Law Corporation

Nakamoto, Okamoto & Yamamoto, Attorneys At Law serves Hawaii Island residents and businesses with real estate, corporate, estate planning, probate, and landlord-tenant legal services. Founded in 1969, the firm leverages deep community relationships and experienced attorneys admitted to multiple federal courts to handle complex legal matters.

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Nakamoto, Okamoto & Yamamoto, Attorneys At Law, A Law Corporation serves the residents and businesses of the Island of Hawaii with a broad range of legal services. Founded in 1969 by Roy K. Nakamoto, the firm has built a deep-rooted practice grounded in strong relationships within Hawaii's legal and business communities. The firm's longevity and established connections allow it to address complex legal matters that clients encounter across multiple practice areas.

The firm's current active attorneys are Jerel I. Yamamoto and James H. Kunimura. Jerel I. Yamamoto was admitted to practice in Hawaii in 1980 and holds admissions to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Tax Court. He holds a J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center and completed his undergraduate education at the University of Southern California with highest honors. Yamamoto serves as an arbitrator in the Court Annexed Arbitration Program and maintains active membership in the Hawaii County, Hawaii State, and American Bar Associations.

James H. Kunimura was admitted to practice in Hawaii in 1976 and is similarly admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Tax Court. He earned his J.D. from Hastings College of the Law and his undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley. Kunimura also participates as an arbitrator in the Court Annexed Arbitration Program and maintains membership in the Hawaii County, Hawaii State, and American Bar Associations.

The firm's practice concentrates on real estate law, business and corporate law, trust and estate planning, probate administration, and landlord-tenant matters. The attorneys work closely with clients to understand their needs and provide informed counsel and representation across these areas.

The office is located in Hilo and operates by appointment. The lobby is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for document pickups and deliveries. Hand-delivered documents in sealed envelopes may be deposited through the mail slot in the main door upstairs facing Ponahawai Street at any time, provided the sender includes their name and contact information.

Overview compiled from the firm's website