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Of Counsel / Kona

Kimberly A. Jackson

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808.329.6464
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808.329.9450
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kjackson@carlsmith.com

Kimberly Jackson is an Of Counsel in the firm's Kona Office. Her legal experience concentrates in the areas of estate planning, trust law, probate, and guardian/conservatorship appointments. Most recently, Kimberly was a sole practitioner and comes with various legal experiences at other local firms and at the mainland firm of Perkins Coie in Seattle, Washington. Kimberly has also worked in government with the Attorney General offices for the States of Oregon and Alaska.

Additionally, Kimberly has taught at the Georgetown University Law Center as adjunct faculty through the Women's Law and Public Policy Fellowship.

Kimberly is admitted to practice in Hawaii, Oregon, District of Columbia, Alaska, Washington, and Montana.

Distinctions

  • Hawaii Community Foundation - West Hawaii Fund Advisory Committee​
  • 2023 Hawaii Community Foundation - Professional Advisor in Philanthropy Award
  • 2023 Lawyers of Distinction - Wills & Trust Law
  • 2021 Listed by West Hawaii Today publication as Best Lawyer and Best Law Office in West Hawaii, Big Island, Hawaii; also listed in 2020, 2019, and 2008
    

Affiliations

  • Hawaii State Bar Association​
  • Oregon State Bar
  • District of Columbia Bar
  • Alaska Bar Association
  • Washington State Bar Association
  • State Bar of Montana
    

Selected Publications (Non-Legal)

  • Humu, the Little Fish Who Wished Away His Colors, Island Heritage Publishing, 2000
  • Humu's Search for a Rainbow, Island Heritage Publishing, 2006
  • Humu's Colorful Ocean, Island Heritage Publishing, 2008
  • The Volcano Adventures of Keikilani, Mouse Publishing, 2009
  • Humu Coloring & Activity Book, Island Heritage Publishing, 2013