About Carlsmith Ball LLP

Carlsmith Ball LLP traces a legal tradition to 1857, when its first office opened in Hilo. Over more than 165 years, the firm has remained part of Hawaii’s changing legal landscape, including work tied to early condominium projects and a history connected to the state’s first woman lawyer.

Carlsmith Ball LLP serves clients through offices in Honolulu, Hilo, Kona, and Maui. The firm brings attorneys with diverse backgrounds, broad legal knowledge, and deep experience across multiple practice areas. Its reputation reflects legal excellence, ethical advocacy, careful judgment, and steady attention to client priorities.

Carlsmith Ball LLP uses a collaborative approach that encourages attorneys to work across practice groups. This structure supports personalized legal solutions, thorough preparation, and strategic representation. The firm combines refined tactics with fresh thinking to deliver high-quality counsel for complex legal and business needs.

Carlsmith Ball LLP has earned recognition through Best Lawyers© and Chambers and Partners listings in USA 2025, High Net Worth 2025, Asia-Pacific 2025, and Global 2025 legal guides. These honors support the firm’s standing as a respected Hawaii law firm with proven professional leadership.

Carlsmith Ball LLP continues to build on a long record of service, diversity, giving back, and client-focused representation. The firm’s commitment to privacy, confidentiality, preparation, and trusted counsel helps protect client interests while supporting strong, informed outcomes.

Practice Areas

Business
  • Corporate, Business Formation & Operations
  • Financings and Bond Issues
  • Business Operations, Transactions & Contracts
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Corporate Governance & Internal Investigations
  • Energy Project Development & Project Finance
  • Banking & Finance
  • Environmental Practice Group
Government
  • Antitrust & Trade Regulation
  • Energy
  • Public & Governmental Affairs
  • Historic Preservation & Native Hawaiian Considerations
  • Land Use & Entitlements
  • Maritime
  • Permitting
  • Procurement
  • Public Utilities
  • Water Rights
Estate Planning
  • Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Administration
  • Wealth Management
  • Charitable & Tax‑Exempt Organizations
  • Closely Held Businesses & Succession Planning
  • Employee Benefits
  • Executive Compensation & Compensation Planning
  • Federal, State, Local & International Tax
Real Estate
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Condominiums & Timeshares
  • Land Court & Title Issues
  • Subdivisions, Resorts, Infrastructure & Brokerage
  • Resort Development
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Antitrust & Unfair Competition
  • Business Transactions & Contracts
  • Construction Disputes
  • Corporate & Partnership Disputes
  • Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Litigation
  • Employment Disputes
  • Entertainment & Media Litigation
  • Environmental Litigation
  • Governmental Investigations
  • Intellectual Property Litigation
  • Insurance Coverage Disputes
  • Land Titles & Property Rights
  • Land Use Permitting Disputes
  • Maritime Litigation
  • Product Liability
  • Professional Liability
  • Real Estate Transactions & Disputes
  • Securities & Investments Litigation
  • Trusts, Wills & Probate Disputes
  • Appeals
  • Arbitrations & Mediations

Fees

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Office locations for Carlsmith Ball LLP

Carlsmith Ball LLP - Honolulu

1001 Bishop St Suite #2100, Honolulu, HI 96813

Carlsmith Ball LLP - Hilo

121 Waianuenue Ave, Hilo, HI 96720

Carlsmith Ball LLP - Wailuku

2200 Main St STE 400, Wailuku, HI 96793

Carlsmith Ball LLP - Kailua-Kona

75-5722 Kuakini Hwy, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740