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Darl C. Gleed

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  • Kailua Kona, HI
  • Licensed for 33 years
Darl C. Gleed
Darl C. Gleed
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About Darl

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.

Practice areas

Real estateProbateBusinessEstate planning
  1. 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.

    31 years, 2,500 cases

  2. Business: 10%

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

    31 years, 2,000 cases

  3. Probate: 10%

    Hawaii Domiciliary and Ancillary Proceedings, and Acknowledgment of Authority proceedings

    31 years, 2,000 cases

  4. Real estate: 5%

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

    31 years, 4,000 cases

Languages spoken

Italian

Photos and videos

1902073 1454644900

Contact

75-5905 Walua Rd
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Law Offices of Darl C. Gleed LLLC

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

Office (808) 329-6600
Office (808) 329-6600
Office (808) 329-6600

Website

http://www.gleedlaw.com/

Gleedlaw.com

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
HIActive198710/13/2020
WAInactive198710/18/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers28
Legal guides6
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2017
2017 Professional Advisors in Philanthropy AwardHawaii Community Foundation2017
Best Law Office-(West Hawaii) People's Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2017
Lei Niho Palaoa - Best of Hawai'iEZToUse.com2016
Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2015
Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2014
Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2013
Best Law Office (West Hawaii) Peoples Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2012
Best Law Office (West Hawaii)- People's Choice AwardsWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2011
Best Law Office (West Hawaii) - People's Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2010
Small Business Advocate of the Year- Financial Services ChampionSmall Business Administration2009
Best Law Office (West Hawaii) - People's Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2009
Best Law Office-(West Hawaii) People's Choice AwardWest Hawaii Today (Newspaper)2008
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Managing MemberDarl C. Gleed& Associates LLLC2013 - Present
AttorneyDarl C. Gleed, Attorney at Law1992 - 2012
Associate AttorneyTorkildson Katz Jossem Fonseca Moore & Hetherington1989 - 1991
Trust OfficerFirst Hawaiian Bank1987 - 1989
AssociateJohnson & Thompson1986 - 1987
ExternWashington State Supreme Court1985 - 1985
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
American Bar AssociationRPTE & Business DivisionsN/A
West Hawaii Bar AssociationN/AN/A
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Honolulu Star-AdvertiserThose who plan for assisted-living costs have edge2016
National Business InstituteEstate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers2014
Estate Planning Update (Seminar Mat'ls)Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts2012
Startup HawaiiDon't Blow Your Corporation or LLC Protection!2010
Startup HawaiiNegotiating a Good Space Lease2006
National Business Institute SeminarEffective Estate Planning for the Small Estate in Hawaii1997
National Business Institute SeminarHawaii Probate: Beyond the Basics1994
National Business Institute SeminarAsset Protection Planning in Hawaii1993
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
University of Seattle School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1986
University of WashingtonBA - Bachelor of Arts1983
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Top 6 Probate Problems & How to Solve ThemPersonal Representative Challenges / Rightful Heirs or Beneficiary Troubles2017
Ultimate Guide to ProbateProbate2016
Estate Planning for Farmers and RanchersEstate and Business Planning2014
Hawaii AgricultureEstate Planning for Farmers and Ranchers2014
Student UniversityEstate Planning2014
Estate Planning UpdateEstate Planning Update - Life Insurance Trusts2012
Hawaii Annual ConferenceInformation Security & Privacy Laws2011
Hawaii NAIFA Convention 2010Ethics for Insurance Agents2010
Nat. Assoc. of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Hawaii Annual ConventionAsset Protection under the Insurance Code and Legislative Update2009
LAVA Radio 105.3Advance Directives2009
Carousel of Care - Caregivers' ConferenceEstate Planning / Advance Directives2009
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors - Annual ConventionWhat the Financial Advisor Should Know About Asset Protection2007
AARP - Women's ConferenceEstate Planning2006
Effective Estate Planning for the Small Estate in HawaiiEstate Planning1997
Asset Protection Planning In HawaiiCommunity Property, Limited Partnerships, Retirement Assets1993
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
In the Matter of the Trust Estate of...ToledoResulted in Settlement
Estate of OtaniSettled Complex Estate by Court Appointment

Reviews

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Looking for info and he supplied it quickly

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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!).
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ONE OF THE BEST

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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.
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Darl Gleed's response: 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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Gregory Ryan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 6, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Excellent estate planning attorney. Highly recommended.

Evita Tolu, Immigration Attorney on Mar 1, 2018
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, Car accident Attorney on Nov 11, 2012
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, Lemon law Attorney on Feb 3, 2012
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.