Av. Charles D. Hunter

Av. Charles D. Hunter

Charles D. Hunter concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, business sales and acquisitions (including asset, stock and other ownership interests), business formations (all types of legal entities), mergers and reorganizations, real estate financing (including loan defeasance matters and legal opinions), commercial leasing (including drafting, review and negotiation for landlords and tenants), general corporate and business matters, and related commercial litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Charles D. Hunter at a glance

Charles D. Hunter is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2012). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2012) and University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business (B.S., 2003). Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Charles D. Hunter concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, business sales and acquisitions (including asset, stock and other ownership interests), business formations (all types of legal entities), mergers and reorganizations, real estate financing (including loan defeasance matters and legal opinions), commercial leasing (including drafting, review and negotiation for landlords and tenants), general corporate and business matters, and related commercial litigation
  • Mr. Hunter was a judicial extern at the Federal Bankruptcy Court in San Jose, California, for the Honorable Judge Stephen Johnson
  • He also worked as a judicial extern in the San Francisco Superior Court, Law and Motion Department, for the Honorable Judges Peter Busch and Charlotte Woolard
  • Education Mr. Hunter graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law in 2012 and, and was inducted into the Order of the Coif and Thurston Society
  • Mr. Hunter received the 2011 American Bankruptcy Institute Medal of Excellence in Bankruptcy
  • He was also awarded the 2012 Ferguson Admiralty Law Scholarship, also receiving CALI Excellence for the Future Awards and Witkin Awards for Academic Excellence in Antitrust, Bankruptcy, Commercial Contract Drafting, International Negotiation and Dispute Resolution, Maritime Law, Negotiation and Settlement, Real Estate Transactions, and Regulated Industries
  • Mr. Hunter was an Executive Board member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Team, and was a team member for three years while at Hastings College of the Law
  • He took first place at the International Competition for Mediation Advocacy in Toronto, Canada, and was a semi-finalist in the 2012 Negotiation Challenge held in Paris, France
  • Prior Employment Prior to attending law school, Mr. Hunter was a real estate investment sales broker with CBRE in Honolulu
  • During that time, he was involved in over 75 sales and 135 leasing transactions for nearly a billion dollars in commercial real estate assets
  • He was engaged in projects in Hawaii, Guam, and the Caribbean
  • Community Mr. Hunter serves as a Director of Make-A-Wish Hawaii, At-Large Director for the Hawaii Kai Marina Community Association, Chair of the Waialae Country Club By Laws Committee, UC Hastings Law Alumni Association Board of Governors, Court Annexed Arbitration Program arbitrator, and volunteer mediator with the Mediation Center of the Pacific
  • Mr. Hunter is also engaged with numerous stakeholder groups related to water quality, environmental stewardship, and other regulatory issues affecting Maunalua Bay and East Oahu

Practice Areas Explained

Charles D. Hunter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Charles D. Hunter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Appellate Practice

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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 Charles D. Hunter

Where is Charles D. Hunter's law office located?
Charles D. Hunter'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 Charles D. Hunter handle?
Charles D. Hunter focuses on business, construction, litigation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Charles D. Hunter practiced law?
Charles D. Hunter has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Charles D. Hunter go to law school?
Charles D. Hunter earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S., 2003).
How can I contact Charles D. Hunter for a consultation?
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Eğitim

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2012
B.S.
University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 2012

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