Cohen Halsey LLLC

Boutique Practice. Big-Firm Depth. Rooted on Kauai.

Cohen Halsey LLLC is a boutique transactional law firm based on the North Shore of Kauai, serving clients across Hawaii. We combine decades of experience and the rigor of leading international law firms with the personalized attention only a boutique practice can provide.

Our work spans real estate, business planning, entity formation and management, and commercial contracts. Whatever your transaction, we are here to guide you with precision, care, and an unwavering commitment to your goals.

Cohen Halsey LLLC
Real Estate & Transactional Law, Kauai, Hawaii

Our Practice

Real Estate

Guiding You Through Every Stage of Your Real Estate Transaction


Real estate transactions involve significant financial and legal complexity, and experienced counsel can make all the difference. We advise buyers, sellers, and lenders on a wide range of matters, including the preparation and recordation of deeds, purchase contracts, seller-financing arrangements, loan agreements, and the review of real estate and condominium documents. Our careful, detail-oriented approach ensures that clients are fully informed and well-protected at every step.

Business Planning

Building a Strong Legal Foundation for Your Business


Whether you are launching a new venture or planning for the future of an established enterprise, sound legal counsel is essential at every stage. We advise clients on business structure and governance, as well as succession planning to ensure a smooth transition when the time comes. Working closely with each client, we craft practical, tailored solutions that protect our clients’ interests and position them for long-term success.

Entity Formation & Management

Forming and Maintaining Your Hawaii Business Entity


Choosing the right business structure is one of the most important decisions an entrepreneur or business owner can make. We assist clients in forming Hawaii business entities, including LLCs, corporations, and partnerships, and advise on the structure best suited to their needs and goals. Once your entity is formed, staying in compliance with Hawaii’s annual reporting requirements is essential to maintaining your good standing and protecting the legal benefits your entity provides.

Our registered agent and annual reporting services take the guesswork out of compliance. We monitor deadlines, prepare and file required reports, and keep your entity in good standing with the State of Hawaii so you can focus on running your business. Whether you are forming a new entity or looking for reliable ongoing support for an existing one, we are here to help.

Commercial Contracts

Clear, Precise Agreements That Protect Your Interests


Well-drafted contracts are the foundation of any successful business relationship. We represent clients in the negotiation and preparation of a broad range of commercial contracts, bringing the rigor and sophistication of large international firm experience to every engagement. We are committed to delivering agreements that are clear, enforceable, and precisely aligned with our clients’ business objectives.

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About Cohen Halsey LLLC

Cohen Halsey LLLC is a boutique transactional law firm based on the North Shore of Kauai, serving clients across Hawaii. Our practice centers on real estate, business planning, entity formation, and commercial contracts — work that demands both technical precision and sound judgment.

We bring together decades of experience and the rigor of leading international law firms, delivered with the focused, personalized attention that only a boutique practice can offer. Rooted in the Kauai community and equipped to serve clients statewide, we are committed to exceptional legal counsel tailored to every client’s unique needs.

Real Estate & Transactional Law Legal Team

Meet the team

Our attorneys combine deep roots in the Kauai community with experience at some of the world’s leading law firms. We are intentionally small so that every client and every matter receives the focused attention it deserves.

Harvey L. Cohen

Partner
Harvey L. Cohen brings to Cohen Halsey LLLC over 35 years of experience, with a practice rooted in transactional real estate and business law. A graduate of the University of Colorado, where he majored in American Studies, Harvey earned his J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law in 1990. Harvey began his legal career as a partner at Dietze and Davis, P.C., a Boulder, Colorado based law firm, where he developed an extensive background in land use and municipal law. In 1994, Harvey was honored with the Young Lawyer of the Year award by the Boulder County Bar Association. Harvey has been licensed to practice in Hawaii since 2000. Long committed to the Kauai community, Harvey is active in a number of local and statewide civic and nonprofit organizations focused on health, conservation, and education.

Ana F. Halsey

Partner
Ana F. Halsey brings to Cohen Halsey LLLC the experience of practicing at the highest levels of international law. A graduate of Wesleyan University, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, she earned her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. Ana began her legal career at top international law firms in New York, most recently serving as a corporate associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where she advised private equity sponsors on the formation of billion-dollar investment funds. Prior to co-founding Cohen Halsey, she served as of counsel at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP, one of Hawaii's preeminent law firms. She is admitted to practice in New York and Hawaii. Originally from Water Mill, New York, Ana grew up on an organic farm before finding her way to the North Shore of Kauai, where she now makes her home and focuses her practice on transactional matters.

Harvey L. Cohen

Partner
Harvey L. Cohen brings to Cohen Halsey LLLC over 35 years of experience, with a practice rooted in transactional real estate and business law. A graduate of the University of Colorado, where he majored in American Studies, Harvey earned his J.D. from the University of Denver College of Law in 1990. Harvey began his legal career as a partner at Dietze and Davis, P.C., a Boulder, Colorado based law firm, where he developed an extensive background in land use and municipal law. In 1994, Harvey was honored with the Young Lawyer of the Year award by the Boulder County Bar Association. Harvey has been licensed to practice in Hawaii since 2000. Long committed to the Kauai community, Harvey is active in a number of local and statewide civic and nonprofit organizations focused on health, conservation, and education.

Ana F. Halsey

Partner
Ana F. Halsey brings to Cohen Halsey LLLC the experience of practicing at the highest levels of international law. A graduate of Wesleyan University, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, she earned her J.D. cum laude from Georgetown University Law Center. Ana began her legal career at top international law firms in New York, most recently serving as a corporate associate at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, where she advised private equity sponsors on the formation of billion-dollar investment funds. Prior to co-founding Cohen Halsey LLLC, she served as of counsel at McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP, one of Hawaii's preeminent law firms. She is admitted to practice in New York and Hawaii. Originally from Water Mill, New York, Ana now resides on the North Shore of Kauai.