Atty. David A. Nakashima
David A. Nakashima is a litigation attorney with more than thirty-five years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes.
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David A. Nakashima is a business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Nakashima Ching LLC. Admitted to practice in Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association. Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa (J.D., 1977) and University of California - Santa Barbara (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David A. Nakashima is a litigation attorney with more than thirty-five years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes
- Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, he works with clients at Nakashima Ching LLC to address a wide range of commercial, real estate, and construction-related matters
- His practice focuses on careful analysis, practical strategy, and effective advocacy tailored to each client’s objectives
- David’s recognized practice areas include Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Antitrust, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Real Estate
- He regularly represents clients in state and federal courts and assists with the resolution of high-stakes business and property disputes throughout Hawaii
- David has received recognition from national legal rating organizations, including Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year (Real Estate Litigation, 2021, and Construction Litigation, 2016), Benchmark Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell, Chambers USA, and Best Lawyers in America©
- These acknowledgments reflect his long-standing involvement in complex litigation matters and his professional standing among peers
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David A. Nakashima's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Nakashima 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.
David A. Nakashima 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.
David A. Nakashima is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
David A. Nakashima is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →
David A. Nakashima is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Hawaii →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
David A. Nakashima is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →
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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