Atty. Christopher T. Kobayashi
Christopher Kobayashi works primarily in the areas of corporate, construction, and Sports and Entertainment law. He has counseled owners, developers, general contractors and design professionals in construction matters as well as tenants with respect to commercial leasing concerns and commercial matters including business sales and acquisitions.
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Christopher T. Kobayashi is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1991). Educated at The Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon (Juris Doctor, 1990) and Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California (Bachelor, 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Professional Associations and Licenses Mr, Kobayashi is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and the American Bar Association, and Mr. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Christopher Kobayashi works primarily in the areas of corporate, construction, and Sports and Entertainment law
- He has counseled owners, developers, general contractors and design professionals in construction matters as well as tenants with respect to commercial leasing concerns and commercial matters including business sales and acquisitions
- He has also represented clients in the sports and entertainment industry for contractual negotiation and event planning
- Education Mr. Kobayashi received his Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Santa Clara University, in Santa Clara, California in 1987
- He then received his Juris Doctor degree in 1990 from The Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon
- Prior Employment Following graduation from law school, Mr. Kobayashi was a foreign associate with the Hashidate Law Office in Tokyo, Japan, until joining Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda in April 1993
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Christopher T. Kobayashi's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher T. Kobayashi handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher T. Kobayashi is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Christopher T. Kobayashi is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
Christopher T. Kobayashi is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher T. Kobayashi is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Christopher T. Kobayashi is one of 45,946 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Hawaii →
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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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