Lawyer James L. Starshak, graduated from University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 1966 Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1969, is now employed by Carlsmith Ball LLP at Suite 2200, ASB Tower 1001 Bishop Street P.O. Box 656 Honolulu, HI 96809.

While being a member of Hawaii Estate Planning Council., James L. Starshak is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing James L. Starshak as your lawyer, you should consider whether James L. Starshak 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 James L. Starshak has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though James L. Starshak'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.

James L. Starshak has been admitted in 1969, Illinois and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois; 1972, Hawaii and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii; 1978, U.S. Tax Court; 1980, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Trust and Estate Taxation; Probate; Corporate Tax Planning; Partnership Formation; Health Care Risk Management.

James L. Starshak's college and law school education includes University of Notre Dame, B.B.A., 1966, Notre Dame Law School, J.D., 1969. Other biographical background includes Publications: Author: "Life Insurance," Encyclopedia of Financial and Estate Planning, Hawaii Institute for Continuing Legal Education, 1990, 1999 and 2007. Co-Author: "Hawaii Probate and Estate Planning: Beyond the Basics, 1985," National Business Institute, Inc., 1985; "Hawaii Wills & Trust Sourcebook," PacLaw Press, Inc., 1986. Instructor, Educational Trusts and Estate Planning, Hawaii Society of Certified Public Accountants, 1982-1984. Lecturer, Estate Planning for MBAs, Chaminade University of Honolulu, 1987-1988. Estate Tax Attorney, Internal Revenue Service, 1971-1977. Member, University of Hawaii Deferred Gifts Advisory Committee, 1988-1989. Member, Tax Section, Chair, Probate, Estate and Gift Tax Committee, 1987 and Secretary, 1988, Hawaii State Bar Association. Member, Taxation Section, American Bar Association.. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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