We specialize in complex business insolvency matters with a special focus on Chapter 11, Creditors’ and Debtors’ Rights, and Workouts and Restructurings.

Licensed to practice before all state and federal Hawai’i courts, the U.S. Bankruptcy court, the U.S. Tax Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court, we specialize in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration; commercial disputes, including real estate, tax and trusts and estates; and complex litigation, especially for bankruptcy and commercial transaction disputes.  We also assist clients with contested case and administrative proceedings. 

We regularly represent clients, including domestic and foreign businesses, developers, contractors, financial institutions, and individuals in business reorganizations, bankruptcy cases, workouts, restructuring, foreclosures, collection and eviction litigation, fraudulent transfer cases, loan workouts, and other related types of litigation in Hawai’i state and federal courts.  

We have expertise and experience in all aspects of real estate matters, especially under Hawaii’s unique real estate laws.  We represent a wide range of clients, including commercial developers, large landowners and individuals, on various real estate matters, including acquisition, disposition, and leasing of hotels, shopping centers, office buildings, agricultural properties, and housing developments.  With our expertise, we can assist with your real estate transactions or disputes.

We practice before the Hawai’i state courts on probate matters, including cases involving disputes around wills and trusts.  We strive to assist clients with trust and probate dispute resolution and litigation. We are also available to assist with estate planning needs.

We specialize in trade secret litigation involving a company’s or individual’s most confidential, technical, financial or business information considered to be a “trade secret.”