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also known as Porter DeVries
J. Porter DeVries began his career at the Wall Street firm of Segal Gebski, where he represented clients encountering construction, business, real estate, and international disputes.
With Condominium and Community Association clients, Porter focuses on enabling Boards of Directors to establish and maintain the highest standards of good governance. Underscoring the firm’s proactive approach, he leads DeVries’ preventative counseling and strategic planning services, as well as ensuring that Boards are legally protected in disputes and thrive in the myriad aspects of governing Hawaii’s diverse associations.
Leading the firm’s Real Estate and Commercial Litigation sector, Porter routinely handles commercial lease disputes, real property disputes, partnership disputes, title disputes, construction defect litigation, condominium association and planned community association disputes, sale and acquisition disputes, and other related commercial and business disputes.
Mr. DeVries co-founded DeVries & Associates to serve the unique needs of boards and clients in keeping pace with the demands and changes in community association governance. His practice focuses on condominium and community association law; as well as commercial and real estate litigation.
Porter is a member of the West Hawaii Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association, American Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association. Porter is an active member of Hawaii Community Association Institute. He serves on the Board of Directors for Pacific Jet, Inc., Kuleana Education, Inc., and Kona-Kohala Chamber of Commerce.
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Acquired: 2013
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Acquired: 2013
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1164 BISHOP ST STE 1555, Honolulu, HI, 96813
75-5591 Palani Rd STE 2001, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740
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Posted by Stephanie | January 14, 2015 | Business
Expertise Meets Down to Earth Practical Advice
J. Porter is a one of a kind resource in your business and I would highly recommend those seeking Guidance for their business, whether it be contracts or the type of business' to set up he is your go-to-source!
Posted by Bradley | December 31, 2014
Porter is an attorney with character.
I have known Porter since the beginning of 2014 when he joined the BNI group called Ali'i Networkers in Kailua Kona, Hawaii. Porter has been a reliable and valuable member of BNI and many of the members have offered testimonials of his character, knowledge and work ethic. He has assisted me with a ...
Posted by Alexandra | November 21, 2014 | Business
Great Business Insight
I asked Porter to be a legal consultant for my growing business because I'm thinking of franchising my business and/or having investors. Porter took the time to learn completely about my business and advised me how to minimize risk. I felt confident that I was getting great advice and I appreciated...
Posted by Laura | November 20, 2014 | Contracts & Agreements
Contract review
Porter did an excellent job in reviewing contracts, some for me, some for some of my clients. I would highly recomment him and can attest to his integrity and his knowledge.
Posted by Joy | November 20, 2014 | Real Estate
DeVries Law Partners go Above and Beyong
I have considered consulting an attorney regarding a land boundary issue for several years, but the thought of talking to a lawyer was very daunting for me. When I met Porter, I knew he was the right person for me to talk to. He met with me, had resources for me and educated me in a humble yet inte...
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2009
Phi Beta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa Society
2013 - Present
President & Managing Attorney, DeVries & Associates
2012 - 2013
Attorney, Segal Gebski
2011 - 2012
Legal Advisor, United Nations
2017 - Present
Kona Kohala Chamber of CommerceChairman
2014 - Present
Community Association InstituteMember
2013 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
West Hawaii Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Phi Alpha Delta
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Phi Beta Kappa
Settled Favorably
2012
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2008
Certificate
2015
Community Association Governance
2016
English
Polish
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