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David J. Minkin

Honolulu, HI

Practicing appellate in Honolulu since 1984.

42+
Years practicing
1
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David J. Minkin is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Government. David has over 42 years of legal experience.

Based in
Honolulu, HAWAII
Experience
over 42 years
Known for
Appellate · Business · Government
  • Handles Appellate, Business, and Government matters from Honolulu, HAWAII.
  • Over 42 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Honolulu) (2025).

About David J. Minkin: David J. Minkin is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Government. David has over 42 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

David J. Minkin represents clients in Honolulu, Hawaii across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About David J. Minkin

David J. Minkin has been a resident of Hawaii since 1975. Licensed in Hawaii in 1984, he spent ten years in the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City & County of Honolulu before joining the law firm of McCorriston Miho Miller Mukai in 1995, where he has specialized in civil litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, administrative hearings, arbitrations and mediations representing individuals, corporations and municipalities.

David has been recognized annually in Best Lawyers in America(Hawaii) since 2014, Chambers USA since 2007, Benchmark Litigation since 2009, and Super Lawyers (Hawaii) since 2011

Credentials

Education

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa

    J.D. · 1984

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa

    — · 1980

  • State University of New York at Buffalo

    B.A. · 1975

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • Hawaii

    1984 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Honolulu)

    2025

  • Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Honolulu)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Government Contracts (Honolulu)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Bet-the-Company Litigation (Honolulu)

    2022

  • Lawyer of the Year — Appellate Practice (Honolulu)

    2021

  • Lawyer of the Year — Government Contracts (Honolulu)

    2020

  • Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Government Contracts

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — • Best Lawyers, Hawaii, 2014 - Present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — • Martindale Hubbell, AV Rated

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — • Chambers USA, 2007 - Present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — • Benchmark Litigation, 2009 - Present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — • Super Lawyers, 2011 - Present

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — • Super Lawyers Top 25 - Hawaii 2013

    2026

Locations

Office locations

Main office

500 Ala Moana Boulevard

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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  • What areas of law does David J. Minkin practice?

    David J. Minkin focuses on Appellate, Business, Government, Litigation, and Employment.

  • Where is David J. Minkin located?

    David J. Minkin primarily serves clients in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an office at 500 Ala Moana Boulevard.

  • How experienced is David J. Minkin?

    David J. Minkin has 42 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1984.

  • Is David J. Minkin a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with David J. Minkin?

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