CAIN AND HERREN - Key Persons
is a graduate of the University of Iowa College of Law, and has practiced law for 20 years. Ben was a prosecutor for the State of Alaska for 13 years, involved in all types of criminal cases, including high profile homicide prosecutions and appeals. Ben also served as a prosecutor for the County of Maui before going into private practice. He now uses his extensive trial experience to assist those facing divorce and related family law issues, as well as in the defense of those facing criminal charges.
David Cain is an honors graduate from the Ohio State University and from the New England School of Law in Boston. Attorney Cain has practiced in Boston and on Maui for over twenty years.
Valerie B. McKelvey joins Cain & Herren focusing in the areas of criminal, family, business, and civil & tort law. She has a wealth of experience as a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, and in the areas of labor law, contracts, condominium law and legislative & government relations.
McKelvey earned a Juris Doctor from the William S. Richardson School of Law where she received the CALI Award for excellence in legal writing, and the Legal Practice Award for Best Oral Argument.
McKelvey is a graduate of the University of Hawaii at Hilo earning dual B.A. degrees in Political Science and Administration of Justice. She also earned a Master's degree in Public Administration, with a Non-Profit Management Certification, from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
In her spare time, McKelvey remains committed to helping her community through her membership and participation in the Rotary Club of Lahaina Sunrise and as a Board Member of the Lahaina Town Action Committee. She boldly advocates on behalf of her clients and their special needs.