Brian Tadashi Hirai, Business Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
Honolulu, HI
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Brian Tadashi Hirai is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Business.
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- Handles Business matters from Honolulu, HAWAII.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026).
About Brian Tadashi Hirai: Brian Tadashi Hirai is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Business.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Brian takes on
Brian concentrates on business. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Brian 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 Brian agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Brian Tadashi Hirai — business lawyer in Honolulu
Brian Tadashi Hirai is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Business.
Brian T. Hirai joined the firmin 1996 as a member of its business/real estate department. His practice is concentrated primarily in public finance.He has over 40 years of experience as a public finance attorney, serving variously as bond counsel, issuer’s counsel, underwriter’s counsel, borrower’s counsel, trustee’s counsel and credit enhancer’s counsel in a broad range of taxable and tax-exempt bond issues for state and local governmental units, including government infrastructure financingsand conduit financings for non-governmental health care, educational, housing, industrial and commercial facilities.
Brian’s public finance experience includes a wide variety of financing structures; private and governmental insurance, letters of credit, and other forms of credit or liquidity support; capital lease transactions, including certificates of participation; various forms of pooled and composite offerings of securities; and innovative workouts of troubled financings.
Brian also has substantial experience representing business entities and nonprofit organizations in a variety of business, corporate, health care and regulatory matters.
Prior to joining McCorriston, Brian practiced for 18 years (1977-1995) with the law firm of Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, LLP (now Ballard Spahr LLP), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where he was a member of the firms public finance department and interdisciplinary health care practice group.
Brian's approach to business cases
Brian T. Hirai joined the firmin 1996 as a member of its business/real estate department. His practice is concentrated primarily in public finance.He has over 40 years of experience as a public finance attorney, serving variously as bond counsel, issuer’s counsel, underwriter’s counsel, borrower’s counsel, trustee’s counsel and credit enhancer’s counsel in a broad range of taxable and tax-exempt…
The kind of cases Brian takes
Brian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Pennsylvania
J.D. · 1977
Drake University
BA · 1974
Jurisdictions
Brian's state bar admissions
Hawaii, Hawaii State
ACTIVE
Pennsylvania, Pennsy
ACTIVE
Brian studied at J.D. in University of Pennsylvania and BA in Drake University.
Law school and academic background
Brian completed J.D. in University of Pennsylvania and BA in Drake University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brian runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Brian has received 3 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Public Finance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law (2026).
Locations
Brian Tadashi Hirai's office in Honolulu
Brian's primary office is at 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Brian Tadashi Hirai — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian'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; Brian 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 Brian
Brian 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. Brian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brian'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 Brian Tadashi Hirai
How much does it cost to hire Brian for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brian offer a free consultation?
Brian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brian's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Brian'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. Brian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brian take my case if I'm outside Honolulu?
Brian 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 — Brian 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 Brian?
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. Brian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brian accepting new business clients right now?
Brian'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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