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Yuko Funaki, Business Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Litigation

Associate

Honolulu, HI

Practicing business in Honolulu since 2008.

18+
Years practicing
1
Bar admission

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Yuko Funaki is an associate based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Yuko has over 18 years of legal experience.

Based in
Honolulu, HI
Experience
over 18 years
Known for
Business · Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Employment, and Litigation matters from Honolulu, HI.
  • Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Yuko Funaki: Yuko Funaki is an associate based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Yuko has over 18 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Yuko Funaki

Yuko concentrates on business, employment, litigation, and zoning. Each area below outlines the kind of case Yuko handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Honolulu, Hawaii

Yuko 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 Yuko agrees to represent you.

Employment cases in Honolulu, Hawaii

Yuko takes employment 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 Yuko agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Honolulu, Hawaii

Yuko takes litigation 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 Yuko agrees to represent you.

Zoning cases in Honolulu, Hawaii

Yuko takes zoning 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 Yuko agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Yuko Funaki — Over 18 years of Hawaii business experience

Yuko Funaki is an associate based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Litigation. Yuko has over 18 years of legal experience.

Yuko Funaki is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial litigation, land use and 1 other area of law. Yuko received a B.A. degree from Keio University in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years. Yuko practices in Honolulu, HI.

Yuko's approach to business cases

Yuko Funaki is a lawyer practicing corporate law, commercial litigation, land use and 1 other area of law. Yuko received a B.A. degree from Keio University in 1996, and has been licensed for 18 years. Yuko practices in Honolulu, HI.

Clients Yuko works with

Yuko reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and litigation matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.

Credentials

Yuko Funaki's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law

    J.D. · 2008

  • Keio University

    B.A. · 1996

Jurisdictions

Yuko's state bar admissions

  • Hawaii

    2008 · ACTIVE

Yuko studied at J.D. in University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law and B.A. in Keio University.

Law school and academic background

Yuko completed J.D. in University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law and B.A. in Keio University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Yuko runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Yuko's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Hawaii State Bar Association

    membership

Locations

Yuko Funaki's office in Honolulu

Yuko's primary office is at 999 Bishop St, Honolulu, HI, 96813-4423. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

999 Bishop St

Honolulu, HI 96813-4423

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Hiring guide

How to hire Yuko Funaki — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Yuko charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yuko'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; Yuko 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 Yuko

Yuko 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. Yuko confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Yuko'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 Yuko Funaki

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

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

  • Does Yuko offer a free consultation?

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

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

    Yuko 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 — Yuko 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 Yuko?

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

  • Is Yuko accepting new business clients right now?

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

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Honolulu, Wailuku and Hilo in Hawaii

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