Atty. Brian David Tongg

Atty. Brian David Tongg

Mr. Tongg joined Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda in 2013 as an associate practicing in the areas of General Corporate and General Real Estate.

Honolulu Honolulu 13 yrs experience 13 year
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About Brian David Tongg at a glance

Brian David Tongg is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, ip, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2013). Educated at William S. Richardson School of Law (J.D., 2013) and University of Washington (B.A., 2009). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Tongg joined Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda in 2013 as an associate practicing in the areas of General Corporate and General Real Estate
  • Mr. Tongg graduated from the William S. Richardson School of Law in 2013
  • He served as a Technical Editor of the Hawaii Law Review and was a member of the Phi Delta Phi international legal honor society
  • He received a CALI Excellence for the Future Award for achieving the highest grade in Constitutional Law I. Prior to law school, Mr. Tongg attended the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration with an option in Accounting
  • He graduated with honors from Punahou School in 2005
  • Mr. Tongg is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the American Bar Association
  • He is admitted to practice before all state courts in the State of Hawaii and the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii

Practice Areas Explained

Brian David Tongg's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Brian David Tongg handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Land Use & Zoning

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian David Tongg

Where is Brian David Tongg's law office located?
Brian David Tongg's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian David Tongg handle?
Brian David Tongg focuses on business, real estate, ip, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Brian David Tongg practiced law?
Brian David Tongg has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Brian David Tongg go to law school?
Brian David Tongg earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Brian David Tongg for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William S. Richardson School of Law
- 2013
B.A.
University of Washington
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 2013

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