Atty. Christopher T. Kobayashi

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.

Honolulu Honolulu 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher T. Kobayashi at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

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 & 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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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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 Christopher T. Kobayashi

Where is Christopher T. Kobayashi's law office located?
Christopher T. Kobayashi'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 Christopher T. Kobayashi handle?
Christopher T. Kobayashi focuses on business, real estate, construction, litigation, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Christopher T. Kobayashi practiced law?
Christopher T. Kobayashi has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Christopher T. Kobayashi go to law school?
Christopher T. Kobayashi earned their education at (Juris Doctor, 1990); (Bachelor, 1987).
How can I contact Christopher T. Kobayashi for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher T. Kobayashi received?
Christopher T. Kobayashi's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

Juris Doctor
The Northwestern School of Law at Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon
- 1990
Bachelor
Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1991

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