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Ken Ohara, Real Estate Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

Over 21 years of legal practice

Practicing real estate in Honolulu since 2005.

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Ken Ohara is an associate based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Ken has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell.

Based in
Honolulu, HI
Experience
over 21 years
Known for
Real Estate
  • Handles Real Estate matters from Honolulu, HI.
  • Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Ken Ohara: Ken Ohara is an associate based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Ken has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell.

Areas of practice

Ken's practice areas in Honolulu

Ken concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ken handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Real Estate cases in Honolulu, Hawaii

Ken takes real estate matters in Honolulu, Hawaii. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ken agrees to represent you.

Biography

Ken Ohara, real estate attorney serving Honolulu

Ken Ohara is an associate based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Ken has over 21 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell. Ken works from Honolulu, Hawaii and takes on real estate matters across the region.

Ken Ohara is a lawyer practicing real estate. Ken received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years. Ken practices at Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell in Honolulu, HI.

Working with Ken on a real estate matter

Ken Ohara is a lawyer practicing real estate. Ken received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 2001, and has been licensed for 21 years. Ken practices at Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell in Honolulu, HI.

Who Ken represents

Ken reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Ken studied and practices

  • University of San Francisco

    J.D. · 2004

  • University of Southern California

    B.S. Business · 2001

Jurisdictions

Ken's state bar admissions

  • Hawaii

    2005 · ACTIVE

Ken studied at J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.S. Business in University of Southern California.

Law school and academic background

Ken completed J.D. in University of San Francisco and B.S. Business in University of Southern California. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ken runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Ken's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Hawaii State Bar Association

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Locations

Ken Ohara's office in Honolulu

Ken's primary office is at Topa Financial Center, Bishop Street Tower, Suite 2100, 700 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Clay Chapman Iwamura Pulice & Nervell

Topa Financial Center, Bishop Street Tower, Suite 2100, 700 Bishop Street

Honolulu, HI 96813

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ken Ohara — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new real estate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ken usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ken charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ken's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ken will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a real estate attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ken

Ken discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in real estate practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every real estate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ken confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ken's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ken Ohara

  • How much does it cost to hire Ken for a real estate case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ken walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Ken offer a free consultation?

    Ken charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ken's office. Some real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Ken's current terms during booking.

  • How long do real estate cases in Hawaii typically take?

    Simple real estate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ken gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Ken take my case if I'm outside Honolulu?

    Ken is licensed in Hawaii. Matters governed by Hawaii law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ken will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Ken?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ken will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ken accepting new real estate clients right now?

    Ken's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Real Estate attorneys serving Honolulu, Wailuku and Hilo in Hawaii

Ken handles real estate matters throughout Hawaii. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified real estate attorneys in that community.

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