Darl C. Gleed

Darl C. Gleed

5.0
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 38 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Kailua-Kona, HI
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Probate, Real Estate

75-5905 Walua Rd, STE 10, Kailua-Kona, HI

About Darl

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Estate Planning 75%

Sophisticated trust and estate work, including marital/exemption trust planning, life insurance trusts, preparation of estate and gift tax returns. Also basic planning with revocable living trusts, wills, advance directives.

37 years | 2,500 cases

75%
Business 10%

Primarily business entity formation and transactions such as business sale and purchase, joint ventures, start-up.

37 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Probate 10%

Hawaii Domiciliary and Ancillary Proceedings, and Acknowledgment of Authority proceedings

37 years | 2,000 cases

10%
Real Estate 5%

Real estate transactions, closings, investment, research, and deed preparation.

37 years | 4,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 38 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1987

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 38 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1987

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Darl C. Gleed LLLC

75-5905 Walua Rd, STE 10, Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Darl C. Gleed's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Tim | November 26, 2017 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Looking for info and he supplied it quickly

I am looking for a specific service and although it is not his area of practice, he gave me two names to check and did it very quickly (and over a holiday!).

Posted by David | February 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

ONE OF THE BEST

I am a recovering lawyer. Darl Gleed and his associates combine competence, judgement and reasonable rates rarely found in lawyers. I have used his services for estate planning and non-profit corporate matters and have always been pleased with the results. The local newspaper has listed his lawfir...m as one of the best in Kona.

Darl Gleed

Replied last June 6, 2016

Hi David - Thanks for taking the time to provide a review. Much appreciated! I've enjoyed having you for a client of the firm, as well.

See All Client Reviews

Darl C. Gleed's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Darl
Gregory Lawrence Ryan headshot
Gregory Ryan

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent estate planning attorney. Highly recommended."

Evita Tolu headshot
Evita Tolu

Litigation lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse Darl. I worked with Darl as a co-counsel on a litigation matter. From day one I knew that I could rely on Darl's expertise, excellence in serving our mutual client and his extensive knowledge of the litigation procedures. Thank you, Darl."

William H. Lawson headshot
William Lawson

Probate lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Darl Gleed has assisted me with initiating and completing probate court matters for my clients. When necessary he has been able to obtain probate court orders approving and resolving pending personal injury claims. I strongly endorse Mr. Gleed for probate and estate matters."

Ronald Lee Burdge headshot
Ronald Burdge

Business lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is easy to tell from his numerous answers to consumer questions here on Avvo and his published Legal Guides that attorney Gleed knows the law and cares about making sure his clients understand the law and their rights. His answers are direct and accurate. If you have a problem with a business law question, I think attorney Gleed is your answer. I recommend him to you. Aloha."

View All Endorsements
Kerry Steven Culpepper headshot
Kerry Culpepper

Intellectual property lawyer

Georgette Anne Yaindl headshot
Georgette Yaindl

Employment and labor lawyer

Jarrett Pukuniahi Macanas headshot
Jarrett Macanas

Unknown lawyer

Jeffrey Erich Foster headshot
Jeffrey Foster

Personal injury lawyer

Clayton Robert Leonard headshot
Clayton Leonard

Estate planning lawyer

Evita Tolu headshot
Evita Tolu

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer

Jerry M. Hiatt headshot
Jerry Hiatt

Litigation lawyer

William H. Lawson headshot
William Lawson

Personal injury lawyer

W. Bailey Smith headshot
W. Smith

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

2017 Professional Advisors in Philanthropy Award, Hawaii Community Foundation

2017

Best Law Office-(West Hawaii) People's Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2016

Lei Niho Palaoa - Best of Hawai'i, EZToUse.com

2015

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2014

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2013

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2012

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2011

Best Law Office (West Hawaii)- People's Choice Awards, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2010

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) - People's Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2009

Small Business Advocate of the Year- Financial Services Champion, Small Business Administration

2009

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) - People's Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

2008

Best Law Office-(West Hawaii) People's Choice Award, West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Managing Member, Darl C. Gleed& Associates LLLC

1992 - 2012

Attorney, Darl C. Gleed, Attorney at Law

1989 - 1991

Associate Attorney, Torkildson Katz Jossem Fonseca Moore & Hetherington

1987 - 1989

Trust Officer, First Hawaiian Bank

1986 - 1987

Associate, Johnson & Thompson

1985 - 1985

Extern, Washington State Supreme Court

Associations

American Bar Association

RPTE & Business Divisions

West Hawaii Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In the Matter of the Trust Estate of...Toledo

Resulted in Settlement

Estate of Otani

Settled Complex Estate by Court Appointment

See More Legal Cases

Education

1986

University of Seattle School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Top 6 Probate Problems & How to Solve Them

Personal Representative Challenges / Rightful Heirs or Beneficiary Troubles

2016

Ultimate Guide to Probate Probate

2014

Student University Estate Planning

2014

Hawaii Agriculture

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers

2014

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers

Estate and Business Planning

2012

Estate Planning Update

Estate Planning Update - Life Insurance Trusts

2011

Hawaii Annual Conference

Information Security & Privacy Laws

2010

Hawaii NAIFA Convention 2010

Ethics for Insurance Agents

2009

Nat. Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Hawaii Annual Convention

Asset Protection under the Insurance Code and Legislative Update

2009

LAVA Radio 105.3

Advance Directives

2009

Carousel of Care - Caregivers' Conference

Estate Planning / Advance Directives

2007

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Annual Convention

What the Financial Advisor Should Know About Asset Protection

2006

AARP - Women's Conference

Estate Planning

1997

Effective Estate Planning for the Small Estate in Hawaii

Estate Planning

1993

Asset Protection Planning In Hawaii

Community Property, Limited Partnerships, Retirement Assets

Publications

2014

National Business Institute Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers

2012

Estate Planning Update (Seminar Mat'ls) Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

2006

1997

National Business Institute Seminar Effective Estate Planning for the Small Estate in Hawaii

1994

National Business Institute Seminar Hawaii Probate: Beyond the Basics

1993

National Business Institute Seminar Asset Protection Planning in Hawaii

Languages

Italian

English

Activity

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution