David J. Minkin

Appellate Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)

Honolulu, Hawaii

41+ years experience

McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

808-529-7300

https://www.m4law.com/professionals/david-minkin/

Five Waterfront Plaza, Building Five, Fourth Floor, 500 Ala Moana Boulevard, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Bio

David J. Minkin has been a resident of Hawaii since 1975. Licensed in Hawaii in 1984, he spent ten years in the Department of the Prosecuting Attorney of the City & County of Honolulu before joining the law firm of McCorriston Miho Miller Mukai in 1995, where he has specialized in civil litigation in state and federal trial and appellate courts, administrative hearings, arbitrations and mediations representing individuals, corporations and municipalities.David has been recognized annually in Best Lawyers in America(Hawaii) since 2014, Chambers USA since 2007, Benchmark Litigation since 2009, and Super Lawyers (Hawaii) since 2011 David J.

Practice Areas

Appellate Practice

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Honolulu (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Honolulu (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Government Contracts, Honolulu (2023)
Lawyer of the Year: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Honolulu (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Appellate Practice, Honolulu (2021)
Lawyer of the Year: Government Contracts, Honolulu (2020)
Recognized: Appellate Practice
Recognized: Bet-the-Company Litigation
Recognized: Commercial Litigation
Recognized: Government Contracts
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Practice Area: Employment Law - Management
• Best Lawyers, Hawaii, 2014 - Present• Martindale Hubbell, AV Rated• Chambers USA, 2007 - Present• Benchmark Litigation, 2009 - Present• Super Lawyers, 2011 - Present• Super Lawyers Top 25 - Hawaii 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2015

Education

University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1984
University of Hawaii at Manoa, M.P.H., graduated 1980
State University of New York at Buffalo, B.A., graduated 1975

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Reviews

Anna Cruz

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate for complex business litigation

Our company faced a high-stakes, multi-party contract dispute that threatened significant financial and reputational damage. We engaged David Minkin based on his formidable reputation and specific recognition in Bet-the-Company litigation. His deep, 41-year experience was immediately evident. He possesses a rare strategic mind, able to distill complex issues into clear arguments, a skill no doubt honed from his decade as a prosecutor and extensive appellate work. His knowledge of local government procedures, hinted at by his background, proved invaluable as the case involved municipal entities. David and his team at McCorriston Miller crafted a brilliant defense that led to a highly favorable settlement. The only minor critique is that during the most intense phases, communication from junior team members could sometimes lag, requiring a follow-up. However, when David himself was engaged, his insight was unparalleled. He is a true asset for any business navigating serious legal challenges in Hawaii.