Lee T. Nakamura, Construction Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Construction, Litigation, and Personal Injury · 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatTom Petrus & Miller, LLLC
Honolulu, HI
Practicing construction in Honolulu since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 4.4 ★
- 1 client review
- 4
- Bar admissions
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Lee T. Nakamura is a member based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Construction, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Lee has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Honolulu, HI
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Construction · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles Construction, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Honolulu, HI.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Lee T. Nakamura: Lee T. Nakamura is a member based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Construction, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Lee has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Lee T. Nakamura
Lee concentrates on construction, litigation, personal injury, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Lee handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Construction
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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Product Liability
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Construction cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Lee takes construction 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 Lee agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Lee 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 Lee agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Lee takes personal injury 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 Lee agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Lee takes product liability 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 Lee agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Lee T. Nakamura — Over 50 years of Hawaii construction experience
Lee T. Nakamura is a member based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Construction, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Lee has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Lee T. Nakamura is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Lee received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Lee practices at Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC in Honolulu, HI.
How Lee handles construction matters
Lee T. Nakamura is a lawyer practicing products liability, construction law, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Lee received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1973, and has been licensed for 50 years. Lee practices at Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC in Honolulu, HI.
The kind of cases Lee takes
Lee reviews new inquiries case-by-case for construction, litigation, and personal injury matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.
Credentials
Lee T. Nakamura's legal education and bar admissions
Pepperdine University School of Law
J.D. · 1976
University of Hawaii
B.A. · 1973
Jurisdictions
Lee's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. Supreme Court
1980 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1976 · ACTIVE
Hawaii
1976 · ACTIVE
Lee studied at J.D. in Pepperdine University School of Law and B.A. in University of Hawaii.
Law school and academic background
Lee completed J.D. in Pepperdine University School of Law and B.A. in University of Hawaii. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Lee runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Lee T. Nakamura
Lee has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Affiliations
Lee's professional memberships and bar associations
Hawaii State Bar Association
membership
Locations
Lee T. Nakamura's office in Honolulu
Lee's primary office is at Finance Factors Center, 1164 Bishop St., Ste. 650, Honolulu, HI, 96813-2860. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Tom Petrus & Miller, LLLC
Finance Factors Center, 1164 Bishop St., Ste. 650
Honolulu, HI 96813-2860
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Client reviews of Lee T. Nakamura — 4.4/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Lee. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing construction attorneys in Honolulu.
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How to hire Lee T. Nakamura — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new construction attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Lee usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Lee charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee'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; Lee will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a construction attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
A short list to run through before you commit: How many construction 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 Lee
Lee discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in construction practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every construction 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. Lee confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Lee's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many construction practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Lee T. Nakamura
How much does it cost to hire Lee for a construction case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Lee walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Lee offer a free consultation?
Lee charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Lee's office. Some construction attorneys offer free consults — check Lee's current terms during booking.
How long do construction cases in Hawaii typically take?
Simple construction 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. Lee gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Lee take my case if I'm outside Honolulu?
Lee 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 — Lee 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 Lee?
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. Lee will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Lee accepting new construction clients right now?
Lee's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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