Yanagida & Associates uses a collaborative team approach to client representation to develop the best strategy for our clients, leverage our legal knowledge, and attain our clients' objectives in an effective and efficient manner. Our attorneys in Maui are proven achievers with educational backgrounds from the distinguished institutions of University of California at Berkeley, Stanford University and the University of Hawaii.
We have a unique combination of intellectual agility and practical experience in business and law that allow us to find creative solutions to complicated legal problems. Joy Yanagida is AV-Rated, which is the highest rating attainable under the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating system. Our team has the experience to represent clients in a variety of transactions and legal matters.
We have a unique combination of intellectual agility and practical experience in business and law that allow us to find creative solutions to complicated legal problems. Joy Yanagida is AV-Rated, which is the highest rating attainable under the Martindale Hubbell Peer Review Rating system. Our team has the experience to represent clients in a variety of transactions and legal matters.
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Our knowledgeable and experienced attorneys use their varied experiences to help our clients. Learn more about our Maui law firm. Joy Yanagida started Yanagida & Associates in 1991, specializing in business law, real estate disputes, and family law. She received her J.D. from the Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California at Berkeley and her A.B. with distinction from Stanford University.
Yanagida & Associates handles matters involving business law, family law, bankruptcy and real estate. Our lawyers are skilled negotiators and advocates. We seek to quickly resolve matters without litigation, but we litigate with zeal when doing so is strategically advantageous to our client. Our firm has been representing clients in the Maui area since 1991, when the firm was founded by Joy Yanagida.
At Yanagida & Associates, we view our mission as to prevent future litigation and advise our clients accordingly. We are thrilled when clients come to see us for a consultation before they proceed, whether it is regarding a purchase, contract, business venture, hiring and terminating employees, or management practices.
Lease and breach of contract disputes. Our attorneys provide vigorous representation in landlord/tenant issues involving commercial and residential leases and rental agreements. Whenever possible we will attempt a resolution via negotiation. However, if we are unable to achieve a satisfactory resolution, we will aggressively litigate the matter to achieve the best outcome for our client.
The team of family law attorneys at Yanagida & Associates strives to resolve divorce actions through settlement and mediation minimizing the debilitating effects of divorce on spouses and the corrosive impact on their children. Our attorneys are divorce mediators and are acutely sensitive of the long-term consequences of a divorce that goes haywire.
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Anne Nason
Oct 21, 2020
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I highly recommend Yanagida and Associates.The issues raised in the Court of Family Law are some of the most significant events your family might ever encounter. Joy Yanagida and her professional staff are knowledgeable, exceptionally well organized and efficient in this legal arena.
This Law Firm is upfront regarding costs for initial consultation and at the time of consultation provides you with a detailed contract with all rates in writing should you choose to move forward with them. Absolutely no surprises there.
Honestly the best, most impressive team to ever work on my behalf.
This Law Firm is upfront regarding costs for initial consultation and at the time of consultation provides you with a detailed contract with all rates in writing should you choose to move forward with them. Absolutely no surprises there.
Honestly the best, most impressive team to ever work on my behalf.
Juvy Cabanilla
Sep 10, 2020
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Joy has been a remarkably influential lawyer and has gracefully represented me throughout my long and arduous case. I will preface this testimonial noting that Joy is not cheap, but as in all things in life, you get what you pay for. She is the best. We can talk on and on about her considerable qualifications and accolades but you can find that kind of lawyer with a quick Google search. What sets her apart from the rest is her relentless drive to set the record straight, on her terms, for the betterment of her client. Her “as a matter of fact” persona is such an intangible asset. So much so
Freestyle Flooring Llc
Aug 07, 2020
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Joy Yanagida and her team are absolutely spectacular. I met them during the most difficult time of my life and somehow they managed to guide me to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
Joy relentlessly worked on my case, never giving up, even when I didn’t have the strength. They were always there, on top of every deadline, every motion, every response. They knew exactly what to do in time of crisis.
The office is a well run team. Everything was done meticulously and with great professionalism.
When I traveled to Germany for the international portion of my case, they remained in contact
Joy relentlessly worked on my case, never giving up, even when I didn’t have the strength. They were always there, on top of every deadline, every motion, every response. They knew exactly what to do in time of crisis.
The office is a well run team. Everything was done meticulously and with great professionalism.
When I traveled to Germany for the international portion of my case, they remained in contact
Kieu Meyer
Jul 07, 2020
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Joy Yanagida and her team are exceptional! They worked on our child custody case tirelessly. They were there for us every step of the way.
Joy doesn’t waste time, she gets the job done to the very end.
Our opponent went through several different lawyers and Joy crushed them all! I would highly recommend Yanagida and Associates any day.
Joy doesn’t waste time, she gets the job done to the very end.
Our opponent went through several different lawyers and Joy crushed them all! I would highly recommend Yanagida and Associates any day.
Vladimir Kush
May 18, 2020
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Meeting with Joy Yanegida was not a “joyful” experience: she never told me by phone that her 1 hour consultation will cost 350$ , which is unheard of. I was hit with the bill as soon as I sat down at the meeting table. She started off by putting down my character and saying that I need to learn how to be “sweet” to gain the respect from the judge. Mrs. Yanegida stopped answering our questions as soon as one hour was up, and said that we can pay more to continue. It felt like blatant money extortion!
Rae Carter
May 15, 2020
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I called to schedule a consultation and inquire if my type of case was something they represent, and the receptionist responded, "Depends, ciao" and hung up on me. Highly disappointed because their site demonstrated more professionalism in representing us here in Maui and I had several business services I was going to need assistance with after my initial priority. Upon reading reviews, I guess this saved me the consultation fee. On to someone who prefers scheduling paying clients I guess.
