Lucas Love
Director, Accuity Advisors, LLC

Prior to joining Accuity, Lucas spent well over a decade practicing tax law at several respected institutions, most notably Carlsmith Ball LLP, where he served as Partner and later returned as Of Counsel. Earlier in his career, he worked in the Palo Alto office of Baker & McKenzie, advising major Silicon Valley companies on international tax matters. While attending UC Berkeley School of Law, Lucas also interned with the IRS Office of Chief Counsel in the Large Business & International division in San Francisco. Prior to law school, Lucas worked as a CPA and auditor with Ernst & Young in Honolulu, providing a practical financial foundation that complements his legal expertise.
Lucas has taught Taxation of Business Entities as a faculty lecturer at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa and has been recognized by Super Lawyers as one of Hawaiʻi’s top tax attorneys for multiple consecutive years. His blend of legal, tax, and academic experience positions him as a trusted advisor for clients navigating complex financial and regulatory landscapes.
Education and Certifications
- Juris Doctor, UC Berkeley School of Law
- Master of Accounting, University of Hawaii at Manoa
- Bachelor of Arts, UCLA
- Licensed Attorney, State of Hawaii
- Certified Public Accountant, State of Hawaii (permit to practice pending)
- Attorney (Inactive), California
Areas of Specialization
- Estate and Gift Tax Planning and Compliance
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Business Succession Planning
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Corporate Compliance and Risk Management
- Nonprofit organizations
- Controversy Resolution with the IRS and State of Hawaii Department of Taxation