Atty. John L. Knorek
John L. Knorek, a Director at the firm, provides counsel and representation to large and small employers in all aspects of employment and wrongful discharge law.
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About John L. Knorek at a glance
John L. Knorek is a employment and litigation attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1981), United States, U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii (1981), and United States, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1981). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1981) and University of Cincinnati (B.A. and M.P.A., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John L. Knorek, a Director at the firm, provides counsel and representation to large and small employers in all aspects of employment and wrongful discharge law
- His practice also includes collective bargaining negotiations, affirmative action compliance, mediation and arbitration
- He provides training to businesses on employment discrimination and preventative personnel practices, including family leave, disability law and sexual harassment
- Mr. Knorek is a founding co-editor of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce's Desk Manual for Employers and its Model Employer Handbook
Practice Areas
Labor and Employment, Employment Litigation, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations
Practice Areas Explained
John L. Knorek's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John L. Knorek handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
John L. Knorek is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John L. Knorek is one of 409,070 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 venue, 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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