Ranking tables

Litigation: General Commercial | USA

Hawaii

Our definition of general commercial litigation will always take into consideration the other practice areas that we cover in a given state. It is therefore a fairly broad interpretation of commercial litigation, perhaps more easily defined by what is not included within it. If, for example, we are looking at a state where we have coverage of IP, antitrust and bankruptcy litigation in standalone tables, we would not expect too much of this work to be included in a commercial litigation table and would be looking more for business disputes such as breach of contract claims. The work should be civil, and should involve disputes between business entities.

Rankings overview for Departments

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Band 1

  1. Dentons
    Dentons 21 Years Ranked
  2. Cades Schutte LLP
  3. Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
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Band 2

  1. Cox Fricke LLP 10 Years Ranked
  2. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  3. Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda
  4. Watanabe Ing LLP
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Band 3

  1. Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
    Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation 20 Years Ranked
  2. Bronster Fujichaku Robbins
  3. Carlsmith Ball LLP
  4. Chong, Nishimoto, Sia, Nakamura & Goya
  5. Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
  6. Lung Rose Voss Wagnild
  7. McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP
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Senior Statespeople

  1. Michael R Marsh
    Michael R Marsh Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation17 Years Ranked
  2. Bert T Kobayashi JrKobayashi, Sugita & Goda
  3. William C McCorristonMcCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP

Star Individuals

  1. Paul Alston
    Paul Alston Dentons22 Years Ranked
  2. Terence J O'TooleStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
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Band 1

  1. Joachim Cox
    Joachim Cox Cox Fricke LLP11 Years Ranked
  2. C. Michael HeihreCades Schutte LLP
  3. James J BickertonBickerton Law Group LLP
  4. Jeffrey PortnoyCades Schutte LLP
  5. John S NishimotoChong, Nishimoto, Sia, Nakamura & Goya
  6. Sharon V. LovejoyStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
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Band 2

  1. Robert Fricke
    Robert Fricke Cox Fricke LLP9 Years Ranked
  2. William Meheula Meheula Law10 Years Ranked
  3. Calvert ChipchaseCades Schutte LLP
  4. David J MinkinMcCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP
  5. David LouieKobayashi, Sugita & Goda
  6. Doug ChinStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  7. Jeffrey H. K. SiaChong, Nishimoto, Sia, Nakamura & Goya
  8. John P. ManautCarlsmith Ball LLP
  9. Kelly LaPorteCades Schutte LLP
  10. Margery S BronsterBronster Fujichaku Robbins
  11. Stephanie ThompsonStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
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Band 3

  1. Claire Wong Black
    Claire Wong Black Dentons4 Years Ranked
  2. Mark Valencia
    Mark Valencia Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation11 Years Ranked
  3. Michael L Lam
    Michael L Lam Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation1 Years Ranked
  4. Nick Kacprowski
    Nick Kacprowski Dentons5 Years Ranked
  5. Randall Whattoff Cox Fricke LLP4 Years Ranked
  6. William S Hunt
    William S Hunt Dentons20 Years Ranked
  7. Andrew J LautenbachStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  8. Bruce VossLung Rose Voss Wagnild
  9. Calvin E YoungGoodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  10. David HoftiezerGoodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  11. Elijah YipLuminate Law
  12. Harvey J LungLung Rose Voss Wagnild
  13. John DucheminCades Schutte LLP
  14. Judith A. PaveyStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  15. Kenneth S RobbinsBronster Fujichaku Robbins
  16. Lisa A BailGoodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  17. Melvyn MiyagiWatanabe Ing LLP
  18. Summer KaiaweWatanabe Ing LLP
  19. Trevor A. BrownStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
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Up and Coming

  1. Trisha NishimotoCades Schutte LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Dentons
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    Dentons
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Dentons has a market-leading team of lawyers in Hawaii acting for both plaintiffs and defendants in high-profile commercial, civil and class action litigation. It is also well equipped to handle arbitrations and mediations, and maintains a respected appellate practice. In addition to its expertise in employment, medical malpractice and real estate disputes, the firm is noted for its significant pro bono work. It has a strong Hawaii bench bolstered by global litigation capabilities and in-depth experience in areas such as healthcare.
  2. Cades Schutte LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1
  3. Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Cox Fricke LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Cox Fricke LLP is a strong litigation boutique in Hawaii with considerable talents in commercial, white-collar criminal defense and environmental disputes. It is also active in contentious tax, securities, real estate and personal injury matters. The team is recognized for its considerable trial and courtroom expertise. It acts for a diverse client base, including airlines, financial institutions and utility companies.
  2. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
  3. Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
  4. Watanabe Ing LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
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    Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Case Lombardi is a recognizable law firm for litigation work in Hawaii. It demonstrates expertise in real estate, commercial, tort, insurance and construction litigation, with considerable experience in representing clients in both state and federal courts, and at appellate level. The firm offers additional capabilities in arbitration and mediation, and also has notable experience before administrative and regulatory agencies.
  2. Bronster Fujichaku Robbins
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  3. Carlsmith Ball LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  4. Chong, Nishimoto, Sia, Nakamura & Goya
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  5. Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  6. Lung Rose Voss Wagnild
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3
  7. McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2024 | Band 3