Porter Devries, Business Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

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

• Business

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• Litigation

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• Probate

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• Real Estate

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Porter's primary office is at Finance Factors Building, 1164 BISHOP ST STE 1555, Honolulu, HI, 96813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Porter 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Porter for a business case?

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

• Does Porter offer a free consultation?

  Porter charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Porter's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Porter'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. Porter gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

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

  Porter 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 — Porter 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 Porter?

  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. Porter will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

• Is Porter accepting new business clients right now?

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