For more than 65 years, Ashford & Wriston has been trusted for its legal expertise in Hawaii. We have expanded our practice groups through organic growth and have developed the next generation of rising-star attorneys who work to find innovative ways to help our clients succeed.
Traditionally known as one of Hawaii’s finest real property law firms, our practice groups have expanded to include real estate law, commercial litigation, family law, financial institutions, land use and zoning, eminent domain, taxation, environmental law, corporate compliance, labor and employment, finance, bankruptcy, health care, government relations, trust and estate planning, and intellectual property.
We are proud of our work, and we are proud of our attorneys who have achieved successful results for our clients and distinction in their areas of practice.
Founded in 1695
30 people in their team
We offer a full range of services to business entities of all kinds, including corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies and joint ventures, both in their creation as well as in the various transactions which they choose to undertake. Often these services involve matters covered in other areas of practice, such as real property, especially if the entity is pursuing an acquisition or development.
Our experience in this area ranges from offering our expertise in individual estate planning to advising trustees of multi-million dollar trusts. We act as advisors to both beneficiaries and trustees of a variety of trusts, from personal to large charitable trusts.
Our family law department is made up of a team of five attorneys, a paralegal and a legal secretary, all assigned full time to serving our clients' needs in a broad range of family law matters including divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, adoption, guardianship, domestic violence and civil union matters. Our team approach offers our clientele a unique and unparalleled level of individualized attention. This department works in conjunction with the firm's broader litigation capabilities as well as the firm's tax, estate planning and conveyancing services to provide our clients with full, in-house service.
Our Intellectual Property & Technology Law Group spans traditional practice boundaries to provide clients with a unique blend of legal resources, tailored to meet your challenges. We are committed to providing our clients with responsive, personalized service and to fostering the growth of Hawaii's high technology and intellectual property resources.
Our labor and employment expertise covers the complex relationship between state and federal legislation governing the rights and obligations of employees and management in the workplace. We advise and represent employers in all areas of employment law, including hiring and termination, workers' compensation, wrongful discharge, employment discrimination and harassment, collective bargaining, and compliance with mandatory laws, such as Title VII, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Our work in this area is with land owners and developers, ranging from large trusts and corporations to individuals. At one time or another, we have represented almost every major landowner in the state. We have, for example, assisted clients in the development of second cities, vacation resorts, shopping centers, raw land subdivisions, and condominium developments ranging from two-unit buildings to large mixed-use projects.
Our litigation expertise covers a wide range of areas. Where appropriate, we practice a team approach to complex litigation, but we remain cognizant at all times for the need to achieve a client’s desired result in the most cost-effective manner.
