Chambers Review
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Litigation: General Commercial - Hawaii
What the Team is Known For
Watanabe Ing has an experienced team of lawyers for litigation in Hawaii, often acting for defendants across a range of sectors. Also active for plaintiffs, the firm has key expertise in medical malpractice and environment claims, and often handles class actions. The team possesses significant expertise in appellate mandates.
Strengths
The firm provides excellent analysis and response time, and strong understanding of the judicial audience. It's extremely well-versed in Hawaii law and understands the client’s industry.
Their strengths are their legal expertise, effective and responsive communication, commitment to the client and proactive approach to seeking solutions.
Watanabe Ing is versed with dealing with multiple stakeholders as clients and balancing out the need to mitigate risk with cost savings.
Work Highlights
Watanabe Ing acted for TMT International Observatory in litigation challenging its attempts to construct a telescope on Mauna Kea, including successfully affirming the dismissal of a suit challenging the issuance of a notice to proceed with construction.
Notable practitioners
Melvyn is an excellent trial lawyer and experienced practitioner.
Summer is a talented lawyer.