Talk Story with an Advertiser: Law Office of Lee Mattingly
Lee Mattingly first came to know Hawai‘i Island when she was paddling for Lanikai and participated in the Queen Lili‘uokalani race.
She has been licensed to practice law in the State of Hawai‘i for the past 15 years and moved her practice to West Hawai‘i in 2013.
When Lee first moved to this island, she became involved in Hawaiian culture classes, including hula, lawai‘a (Hawaiian fishing), and Hawaiian language. Taking the time to introduce herself to this place, gave her a greater understanding of the responsibility of living here.
Lee’s connection deepened while on a journey to Mauna Kea with her Hawaiian studies class, where the group joined with others, making ti leaf lei and hiking to Lake Waiau to wrap the lei around the lake.
A fellow haumāna (student), Ian Shortridge, took the photograph (to the right) that has become a treasured part of Lee’s office. It is a reminder of Aloha Spirit and respectfulness to this island and the mauna—to ask permission to move forward.
Lee says, “Aloha Spirit is a reminder to attorneys, while they perform their duties, to treat people with deep care and respect, just like their ancestors did. By learning and applying this lesson of Aloha to real life, attorneys can contribute to a more respectful practice with fellow attorneys and clients. To share knowledge, to show compassion and to encourage each other to become better attorneys.”
The focus of Leeʻs practice is on the area of Family Law that includes; divorce, child custody, paternity cases, and modifications of orders. She has knowledge in the areas of elder care, school law, and employment law.
Lee has a master’s degree in Conflict Resolution and is available for half-day or full-day mediations.
She also represents various musicians and recording artists in negotiating contracts and protecting their ownership rights.
Lee attended Baylor Law School and graduated with a concentration in Litigation. She continued her legal education by taking classes at the Richardson Law School in Mānoa, O‘ahu and continues to attend legal education classes in Hawai‘i.
Taking the time to learn the strength and passion of this island has allowed Lee’s law practice to grow and thrive as a partner to this community, and to incorporate that strength and passion in her practice.
Law Office of Lee Mattingly—Attorney-Mediator
75-170 Hualalai Road, Suite D., Kailua-Kona
808.326.2220
