Lawyer Mei Nakamoto, graduated from
University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii (B.Ed., with distinction, 1980; B.S., with distinction, 1980) Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, J.D., 1984, is now employed by Law Office of Mei Nakamoto at
Davies Pacific Center, 841 Bishop Street, Suite 1020 Honolulu, HI 96813.
While being a member of Hawaii State Bar Association (Member, Family Law Section); Hawaii Women Lawyers; State Bar of California (inactive)., Mei Nakamoto is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Mei Nakamoto as your lawyer, you should consider whether Mei Nakamoto offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Mei Nakamoto has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Mei Nakamoto's office is located at Honolulu, HI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.
You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.
Mei Nakamoto has been admitted in 1985, California; 1985, U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (inactive); 1986, Hawaii; 1989, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit;. His or her practice areas include Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody, Post-Divorce or Post-Decree Modifications, Paternity, Marital Property Law, Marital Property Settlements, Military Divorce, Domestic Violence Victim Protection and Advocacy, Divorce Mediation, Gay and Lesbian Family Law, Annulment.
Mei Nakamoto's college and law school education includes University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, Hawaii (B.Ed., with distinction, 1980; B.S., with distinction, 1980), Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, Illinois, J.D., 1984. Other biographical background includes Appointments: Settlement Master with the State of Hawaii Family Court's Volunteer Settlement Master program for divorce cases on O'ahu (2004—); member of the State of Hawaii Family Court committees on divorce proceedings and procedures (2006-2007); panelist for the State of Hawaii's judicial conference (2005). Substitute counsel, State of Hawaii's Volunteer Guardians Ad Litem Program for child protection cases. Volunteer, State of Hawaii Family Court's Kids First program on O'ahu; family law trainer, Mediation Center of the Pacific; panelist, NBI seminars on family law; hearing officer, State of Hawaii's Office of Disciplinary Counsel; arbitrator, State of Hawaii First Circuit Court's Court-Annexed Arbitration Program; Master of the Bench, American Inns of Court, James S. Burns Aloha Chapter. Community work: Board member, Family Programs Hawaii (f.k.a. Foster Family Programs of Hawaii); member, Rotary Club of Honolulu Sunrise (President, 2005-2006); board member, Board of Counselors of Mid-Pacific Institute (pre-K through grade 12 private school; Honolulu); USA Swimming official; Special Olympics Hawaii swimming official.. You should contact other
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