Gaylene Joyce McCartney, Business Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

Gaylene concentrates on business, insurance, litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gaylene handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Business

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• Insurance

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• Litigation

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• Medical Malpractice

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• Personal Injury

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Gaylene's primary office is at 1860 Ala Moana Blvd Apt 2201, Honolulu, HI, 96815-1640. 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 Gaylene usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Gaylene 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 Gaylene for a business case?

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

• Does Gaylene offer a free consultation?

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

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

  Gaylene 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 — Gaylene 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 Gaylene?

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

• Is Gaylene accepting new business clients right now?

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