Department profile
Cox Fricke LLP

Litigation: General Commercial

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Cox Fricke LLP

Rankings

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Litigation: General Commercial - Hawaii

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Cox Fricke 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.

Work Highlights

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  • Cox Fricke acted on behalf of a number of Hawaiian utilities to handle mediation proceedings related to hundreds of lawsuits brought against the utilities arising out of the Maui wildfires in 2023.

Strengths

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  • They're top-flight counsel, who are easy to work with and represent very good value for money - the team does not churn bills, and works towards quick resolution with the right-sized amount of work to get there. They are very well equipped to handle the most sophisticated matters on our docket.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • One of Cox Fricke's greatest strengths is its practical, strategic, and flexible approach to its cases. The attorneys are great communicators, not just in court but behind the scenes. They take the time to communicate with their clients to talk through the issues and ensure that strategic decisions align with their clients' business priorities and interests.

    Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Joachim Cox
    Band 1Joachim Cox

    Joachim Cox

    Joachim Cox is respected for his impressive commercial disputes practice, which also extends to securities litigation. His civil expertise is complemented by notable white-collar criminal defense experience.
    • Joachim is a top-flight lawyer whose deep relationships across the community are invaluable.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Randall Whattoff
    Band 2Randall Whattoff

    Randall Whattoff

    Randall Whattoff is a go-to litigator for a broad client base, including technology entities and real estate developers. His civil practice includes IP disputes, personal injury claims and large-scale class action defense.
    • Randy is an expert litigator who is strategic in his approach and very effective in his presentation.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
    • He is always professional and respectful, while holding a firm position. He is highly sophisticated, while also adept at navigating the unique legal culture in Hawaii. He is creative, open-minded, and flexible in his thinking, but also clear and realistic in managing expectations.

      Litigation: General Commercial respondentUSA
  • Band 2Robert Fricke
    Band 2Robert Fricke

    Robert Fricke

    Robert Fricke acts in both civil and criminal disputes, including commercial litigation and personal injury claims. He draws on extensive experience as a trial lawyer.

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