Darl Gleed - Lawyer in Kailua-Kona, HI

Darl C. Gleed

Estate planning Attorney at Kailua-Kona, HI

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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.
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34 years, 2,500 cases
Business

10%

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

34 years, 2,000 cases
Probate

10%

Hawaii Domiciliary and Ancillary Proceedings, and Acknowledgment of Authority proceedings

34 years, 2,000 cases
Real estate

5%

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

34 years, 4,000 cases

Given the demographics in the Kona-Kohala-West Hawaii regions, my office is called upon regularly to handle complex and sophisticated estate planning, real estate, trust and estate, and business transactions. Michelle in my office rivals any paralegal statewide, particularly in understanding Hawaii's complicated real estate deeds, and recording systems. I have the pleasure of dealing with high net worth clients, and execs and CEO's who split their time between Hawaii and the mainland. We are known for our ability to act swiftly in transactions, corporation or LLC formation, probates and real estate matters. In between all of the legal work, we find the golf course, stand-up paddleboarding, photography and running among some of the most beautiful island landscapes in the world.

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Licensed for 35 years

State HI

Status Active

Acquired 1987

Updated 01/23/2023

State WA

Status Inactive

Acquired 1987

Updated 01/30/2023

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Law Offices of Darl C. Gleed LLLC

(808) 518-4070 Office

75-5905 Walua Rd

STE 10

Kailua-Kona, HI, 96740

gleedlaw.com/

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Posted by Tim | November 26, 2017

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

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 lawfirm as one of the best in Kona.

Response from Darl Gleed 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.

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AVVO RATING 9.7 (Superb)

Work Experience

Managing Member
Darl C. Gleed& Associates LLLC
2013 - Present

Attorney
Darl C. Gleed, Attorney at Law
1992 - 2012

Associate Attorney
Torkildson Katz Jossem Fonseca Moore & Hetherington
1989 - 1991

Trust Officer
First Hawaiian Bank
1987 - 1989

Associate
Johnson & Thompson
1986 - 1987

Extern
Washington State Supreme Court
1985 - 1985

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Education

University of Seattle School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986

University of Washington
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1983

Legal Cases

In the Matter of the Trust Estate of...Toledo
Resulted in Settlement

Estate of Otani
Settled Complex Estate by Court Appointment

Associations

American Bar Association
RPTE & Business Divisions
N/A

West Hawaii Bar Association
N/A

Languages Spoken

Italian

Honors and Awards

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)
2017

Lei Niho Palaoa - Best of Hawai'i
EZToUse.com
2016

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice Award
West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)
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)- People's Choice Awards
West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)
2011

Best Law Office (West Hawaii) - People's Choice Award
West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)
2010

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)
2009

Best Law Office-(West Hawaii) People's Choice Award
West Hawaii Today (Newspaper)
2008

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Publications

Honolulu Star-Advertiser
Those who plan for assisted-living costs have edge
2016

National Business Institute
Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
2014

Estate Planning Update (Seminar Mat'ls)
Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts
2012

Startup Hawaii
Don't Blow Your Corporation or LLC Protection!
2010

Startup Hawaii
Negotiating a Good Space Lease
2006

National Business Institute Seminar
Effective Estate Planning for the Small Estate in Hawaii
1997

National Business Institute Seminar
Hawaii Probate: Beyond the Basics
1994

National Business Institute Seminar
Asset Protection Planning in Hawaii
1993

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Speaking Engagements

Top 6 Probate Problems & How to Solve Them
Personal Representative Challenges / Rightful Heirs or Beneficiary Troubles
2017

Ultimate Guide to Probate
Probate
2016

Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
Estate and Business Planning
2014

Hawaii Agriculture
Estate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers
2014

Student University
Estate Planning
2014

Estate Planning Update
Estate Planning Update - Life Insurance Trusts
2012

Hawaii Annual Conference
Information Security & Privacy Laws
2011

Hawaii NAIFA Convention 2010
Ethics for Insurance Agents
2010

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
2009

National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Annual Convention
What the Financial Advisor Should Know About Asset Protection
2007

AARP - Women's Conference
Estate Planning
2006

Effective Estate Planning for the Small Estate in Hawaii
Estate Planning
1997

Asset Protection Planning In Hawaii
Community Property, Limited Partnerships, Retirement Assets
1993

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Attorney endorsements

Received (4)

Given (9)

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Gregory Ryan

Estate planning Attorney | Mar 05
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent estate planning attorney. Highly recommended."

Evita Tolu

Litigation Attorney | 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 Lawson

Probate Attorney | 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 Burdge

Business Attorney | 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."