JENNIFER L. ZELKO
is an associate of the firm’s Hawaii Island office in the Corporate & Real Estate Department.  Ms. Zelko received her B.A. degree from University of Hawaii at Hilo, and her J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law.  Ms. Zelko has been licensed to practice law in Hawaii since 2004.  She previously worked as a real estate associate at another major Hawaii law firm where she handled land use and real estate transactions.  Ms. Zelko’s practice is primarily in the area of land use planning and development.  Her work involves obtaining land use entitlements, registration of subdivisions, licensing and permitting requirements at the state and local level.  Ms. Zelko is experienced in pre-closing review of title issues, conducting due diligence on real estate purchases and negotiating and drafting the pertinent legal documents.   Ms. Zelko also represents clients in obtaining approvals for variances in zoning and subdivision requirements and landlord/tenant issues.  Ms. Zelko is a member of the Hawaii State Bar and the Oregon State Bar.  She serves as the Vice President and Director for the YWCA of Hawaii Island, is a member of the University of Hawaii at Hilo Alumni Association and the East Hawaii Community Advisory Council.