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

  1. Cox Fricke LLP 11 Years Ranked
  2. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  3. Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda
  4. Watanabe Ing LLP
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Band 3

  1. Bronster Fujichaku Robbins 5 Years Ranked
  2. Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
    Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation 21 Years Ranked
  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 Corporation18 Years Ranked
  2. Bert T Kobayashi JrKobayashi, Sugita & Goda
  3. Jeffrey PortnoyCades Schutte LLP
  4. William C McCorristonMcCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP

Star Individuals

  1. Paul Alston
    Paul Alston Dentons23 Years Ranked
  2. Terence J O'TooleStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
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Band 1

  1. Joachim Cox
    Joachim Cox Cox Fricke LLP12 Years Ranked
  2. C. Michael HeihreCades Schutte LLP
  3. David LouieKobayashi, Sugita & Goda
  4. Kelly LaPorteCades Schutte LLP
  5. Sharon V. LovejoyStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
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Band 2

  1. Margery S Bronster Bronster Fujichaku Robbins5 Years Ranked
  2. Robert Fricke
    Robert Fricke Cox Fricke LLP10 Years Ranked
  3. Calvert ChipchaseCades Schutte LLP
  4. David J MinkinMcCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP
  5. Doug ChinStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  6. Harvey J LungLung Rose Voss Wagnild
  7. Jeffrey H. K. SiaChong, Nishimoto, Sia, Nakamura & Goya
  8. John P. ManautCarlsmith Ball LLP
  9. Lisa A BailGoodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  10. Stephanie ThompsonStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  11. William MeheulaMeheula Law
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Band 3

  1. Claire Wong Black
    Claire Wong Black Dentons5 Years Ranked
  2. Kenneth S Robbins Bronster Fujichaku Robbins14 Years Ranked
  3. Mark Valencia
    Mark Valencia Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation12 Years Ranked
  4. Michael L Lam
    Michael L Lam Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation2 Years Ranked
  5. Nick Kacprowski
    Nick Kacprowski Dentons6 Years Ranked
  6. Randall Whattoff Cox Fricke LLP5 Years Ranked
  7. William S Hunt
    William S Hunt Dentons21 Years Ranked
  8. Andrew J LautenbachStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  9. Bruce VossLung Rose Voss Wagnild
  10. Calvin E YoungGoodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  11. David HoftiezerGoodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
  12. Elijah YipLuminate Law
  13. John DucheminCades Schutte LLP
  14. Judith A. PaveyStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  15. Melvyn MiyagiWatanabe Ing LLP
  16. Summer KaiaweWatanabe Ing LLP
  17. Trevor A. BrownStarn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
  18. Trisha NishimotoCades Schutte LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. Dentons
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    Dentons
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1 | 22 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
    2025 | Band 1
  3. Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Cox Fricke LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    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.

  2. Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
  3. Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
  4. Watanabe Ing LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Bronster Fujichaku Robbins
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked
    Based in Honolulu, Bronster Fujichaku Robbins is an expert boutique litigation firm with wide-ranging civil dispute capabilities. It draws on a strong bench of experienced trial lawyers when handling matters such as professional malpractice and commercial cases. The firm is also noted for its real estate and employment litigation practice.
  2. Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
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    Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3 | 21 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.
  3. Carlsmith Ball LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
  4. Chong, Nishimoto, Sia, Nakamura & Goya
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
  5. Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
  6. Lung Rose Voss Wagnild
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3
  7. McCorriston Miller Mukai MacKinnon LLP
    Litigation: General Commercial
    2025 | Band 3