Mark F. Ito

Mark F. Ito is a respected Honolulu attorney concentrating his practice on real estate, business transactions, and dispute resolution. Over his career, he has represented clients in a wide range of matters, including hotel, golf course, resort, commercial, and residential transactions. He has also guided clients through development, financing, leasing, and reorganization, handling due diligence and advising on major acquisitions across Hawai‘i.

Mark earned his B.B.A. in Accounting from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa in 1981, where he was recognized with Phi Kappa Phi, Beta Gamma Sigma, and Phi Eta Sigma honors. He later earned his J.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in 1984. This educational background in both accounting and law gives him a strong foundation for analyzing complex real estate and financial matters.

Mark’s practice also extends to business transactions, where he has drafted and negotiated contracts, including construction, consulting, licensing, service, management, and settlement agreements. He is equally experienced in litigation, representing clients in real estate disputes, landlord-tenant matters, foreclosures, mechanic’s lien cases, negligence, insurance coverage, and construction conflicts. His skill in alternative dispute resolution has led him to successfully mediate and settle complex multi-party cases.

Recognized by Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Real Estate and Real Estate Law, as well as listed in Chambers USA, Mark F. Ito has earned a reputation for legal excellence. He has served as Chair of the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association and as a mediator and arbitrator in state and federal proceedings. His depth of experience makes him a trusted advisor for clients navigating challenging real estate and business issues in Hawai‘i.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schlack Ito
• Chair, Hawaii State Bar Association, Real Property and Financial Services Section
• Arbitrator, Court Annexed Arbitration Program
• Mediator, Mediation Center of the Pacific
• Mediator, U.S. District Court Mediation Panel

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• University of California at Berkeley
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Hawaii at Manoa
  Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

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