D. Scott MacKinnon

Real Estate Law

4.0 (1 reviews)

Honolulu, Hawaii

52+ years experience

McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

808-529-7300

https://www.m4law.com/attorneys/d-scott-mackinnon/

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

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Bio

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 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

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Hawaii

State Capital

Honolulu

Highest Court

Hawaii Supreme Court

Bar Association

Hawaii State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Honolulu (2025)
Recognized: Real Estate Law
The Best Lawyers in America, 1993 - 2013
Chambers USA, America's Leading Business Lawyers, 2003 - 2013
Super Lawyers, 2008 - 2013
The Best Lawyers in Hawaii, Honolulu Magazine, 2001 - 2013

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1993

Education

University of California Davis, J.D., graduated 1973
University of California - Santa Barbara, B.A., graduated 1970

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Reviews

Richard Murphy

3 months ago

A trusted advisor for complex real estate matters

We engaged Mr. MacKinnon to handle the acquisition of a commercial property in Kaka'ako, a transaction complicated by existing easements and zoning considerations. His deep knowledge, honed over five decades of practice, was immediately apparent. He referenced his own work on the Hawaii Commercial Real Estate Manual, providing clarity that other attorneys we consulted could not. His recognition in Best Lawyers is well-deserved. Mr. MacKinnon guided us through every nuance with a steady hand, ensuring our interests were protected. The only minor critique is that, given his stature and workload, initial response times to emails could occasionally be a day or two. However, when we had his attention, it was complete and invaluable. For high-stakes real estate in Hawaii, he is a formidable asset.