Lisa A. Young, Business Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
focused on Business and Real Estate
Honolulu, HI
Trusted business attorney serving Honolulu.
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Lisa A. Young is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Currently practicing at JMY Law Group LLLC.
- Based in
- Honolulu, HAWAII
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Business · Real Estate
- Handles Business and Real Estate matters from Honolulu, HAWAII.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Honolulu) (2026).
About Lisa A. Young: Lisa A. Young is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Currently practicing at JMY Law Group LLLC.
Areas of practice
Lisa's practice areas in Honolulu
Lisa concentrates on business and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lisa handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Lisa takes business 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Lisa 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 Lisa agrees to represent you.
Biography
Lisa A. Young, business attorney serving Honolulu
Lisa A. Young is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Business and Real Estate. Currently practicing at JMY Law Group LLLC. Lisa works from Honolulu, Hawaii and takes on business matters across the region.
Ms. Young (formerly Lisa A. Chun) concentrates on real estate, commercial financing and general business transactions. She has extensive experience in real estate and asset-based financing. She has served as counsel in the purchase/sale and the development and financing of numerous and commercial facilities, including hotels and shopping centers and in large-scale lending syndications. She also serves as local counsel to a national company with extensive agricultural operations in Hawaii. She has had extensive experience in real estate due diligence involving land title and government land use laws, as well as in leasing and in large-scale privatization projects with the U.S. Navy and the U.S. Army.
Speeches and Seminars
- “Commercial Real Estate Financing in Hawaii,” sponsored by Lorman Education Services (February 2003, February 2004)
- “Special Mortgage Recording Fees and Loss of Priority Issues,” June 18, 1998
- “Senior/Junior Lien Issues,” August 8, 1996
Articles & Publications
- Co-author, “Taxes and the Calculation of Present Value of Future Medical Expenses,” February 1996, Journal of Forensic Economics
- “United States vs. Burke and Internal Revenue Code Section 104(a)(2),” Summer 1994, University of Hawaii Law Review
How Lisa handles business matters
Ms. Young (formerly Lisa A. Chun) concentrates on real estate, commercial financing and general business transactions. She has extensive experience in real estate and asset-based financing. She has served as counsel in the purchase/sale and the development and financing of numerous and commercial facilities, including hotels and shopping centers and in large-scale lending syndications. She also…
Who Lisa represents
Lisa reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and real estate matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Lisa studied and practices
University of Hawaii at Manoa
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
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University of Washington
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Lisa studied at — in University of Hawaii at Manoa, — in University of Hawaii at Manoa, and — in University of Washington.
Law school and academic background
Lisa completed — in University of Hawaii at Manoa, — in University of Hawaii at Manoa, and — in University of Washington. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lisa runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Lisa's legal honors and published work
Lisa has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Honolulu)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Lawyer of the Year — Banking and Finance Law (Honolulu) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
Locations
Lisa A. Young's office in Honolulu
Lisa's primary office is at 737 Bishop Street, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Lisa A. Young — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lisa usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lisa charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lisa'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; Lisa will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Lisa
Lisa discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business 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. Lisa confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lisa's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lisa A. Young
How much does it cost to hire Lisa for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lisa walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lisa offer a free consultation?
Lisa charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lisa's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Lisa's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Hawaii typically take?
Simple business 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. Lisa gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lisa take my case if I'm outside Honolulu?
Lisa 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 — Lisa 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 Lisa?
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. Lisa will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lisa accepting new business clients right now?
Lisa's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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