William S. "Bill" Hunt
About William S. Hunt
William S. Hunt is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. William S. Hunt is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Dentons U.S. LLP
Education: Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1972 and Colgate University, graduated 1968
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Published Works · Hawaii Conveyance Manual II (Editor), 1988 · Hawaii Commercial Real Estate Manual (Contributing Editor), 1988 Representative Clients · Nauru Tower · Hawaiki Tower · Keauhou Golf Course · Kiahuna Golf Club · Kiahuna Plantation · The Pointe at Poipu · Kiahuna Shopping Village-Phase I · Vista Waikoloa · Hualalai Resort
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