Maria Y. Wang, Appellate Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
Over 19 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Business, and Construction
AttorneyatKleintop & Luria, LLP
Honolulu, HI
Practicing appellate in Honolulu since 2007.
- 19+
- Years practicing
- 2
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Maria Y. Wang is an attorney based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction. Maria has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kleintop & Luria, LLP.
- Based in
- Honolulu, HI
- Experience
- over 19 years
- Known for
- Appellate · Business · Construction
- Handles Appellate, Business, and Construction matters from Honolulu, HI.
- Over 19 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Maria Y. Wang: Maria Y. Wang is an attorney based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction. Maria has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kleintop & Luria, LLP.
Areas of practice
Maria's practice areas in Honolulu
Maria concentrates on appellate, business, construction, general, and government. Each area below outlines the kind of case Maria handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Appellate cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Maria takes appellate 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Construction cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Maria 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
General cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Maria takes general 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Government cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Maria takes government 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 Maria agrees to represent you.
Biography
Maria Y. Wang, appellate attorney serving Honolulu
Maria Y. Wang is an attorney based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Business, and Construction. Maria has over 19 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kleintop & Luria, LLP. Maria works from Honolulu, Hawaii and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Ms. Wang has practiced in Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda’s commercial litigation section since joining the firm in 2009. Her diverse practice includes complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, campaign finance and procurement. She has represented clients in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as in proceedings before administrative agencies and the legislature.
Prior to joining Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda, Ms. Wang worked at the Senate Majority Office as a Research Attorney.
Ms. Wang graduated from Tulane Law School in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 2007. She was a member of the Tulane Environmental Law Clinic and graduated with a Certificate in Admiralty. While in law school, she clerked for the admiralty firm Terriberry, Carroll & Yancey, L.L.P.
She graduated from Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, with her Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
Ms. Wang is a member of the Hawaii Bar Association and the American Bar Association. She is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts of Hawaii. She serves as a member of the Real Property Assessment Division Board of Review for the City and County of Honolulu.
Working with Maria on a appellate matter
Ms. Wang has practiced in Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda’s commercial litigation section since joining the firm in 2009. Her diverse practice includes complex commercial litigation, real estate disputes, campaign finance and procurement. She has represented clients in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels, as well as in proceedings before administrative agencies and the…
Who Maria represents
Maria reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, business, and construction matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Maria studied and practices
Tulane Law School
J.D. · 2007
Yale University
B.A. · 2004
Jurisdictions
Maria's state bar admissions
U.S. Court of Appeal
2010 · ACTIVE
Hawaii
2007 · ACTIVE
Maria studied at J.D. in Tulane Law School and B.A. in Yale University.
Law school and academic background
Maria completed J.D. in Tulane Law School and B.A. in Yale University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Maria runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Maria's professional memberships and bar associations
Hawaii State Bar Association
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Locations
Maria Y. Wang's office in Honolulu
Maria's primary office is at Harbor Court, 55 Merchant Street, Suite 2000, Honolulu, HI, 96813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Kleintop & Luria, LLP
Harbor Court, 55 Merchant Street, Suite 2000
Honolulu, HI 96813
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How to hire Maria Y. Wang — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Maria usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Maria charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria'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; Maria will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate 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 Maria
Maria discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate 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. Maria confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Maria's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Maria Y. Wang
How much does it cost to hire Maria for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Maria walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Maria offer a free consultation?
Maria charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Maria's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Maria's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in Hawaii typically take?
Simple appellate 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. Maria gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Maria take my case if I'm outside Honolulu?
Maria 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 — Maria 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 Maria?
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. Maria will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Maria accepting new appellate clients right now?
Maria'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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