Wil Yamamoto

Administrative / Regulatory Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Honolulu, Hawaii

4+ years experience

Yamamoto Hetherington LLLC

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

808-540-4500

https://yamamotolaw.com/attorneys/wil-yamamoto/

1100 Alakea Street, Suite 3100, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Bio

Wil Yamamoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law.Wil, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Wil Yamamoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law.Wil, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Wil Yamamoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Energy Law, Energy Regulatory Law and Utilities Law. Wil, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Wil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Practice Areas

Administrative / Regulatory Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Energy Law, Honolulu (2025)
Recognized: Administrative / Regulatory Law
Recognized: Energy Law
Recognized: Energy Regulatory Law
Recognized: Utilities Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021

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Reviews

Gregory Carter

2 weeks ago

Indispensable Guidance Through Complex Energy Regulatory Issues

Our small renewable energy startup faced daunting regulatory hurdles with the Public Utilities Commission. Navigating the complex interplay of administrative law and energy policy felt impossible. We engaged Wil Yamamoto on a colleague's strong recommendation, and it was the best decision we could have made. Wil possesses a rare, practical understanding of both the regulatory framework and the underlying energy sector dynamics. His recognition in Energy Law and Administrative Law is well-earned. He didn't just file paperwork; he crafted a strategic approach that addressed the commission's concerns proactively. Wil was exceptionally responsive, demystifying each step of the process for us in clear terms. His four years of focused experience in this niche felt like a decade's worth of insight. Thanks to his diligent and sharp advocacy, we secured the necessary approvals to move our project forward. For any business dealing with Hawaii's unique regulatory landscape, Yamamoto Hetherington LLLC, and Wil specifically, are an absolute necessity.