Atty. Joseph A. Ernst
Joseph A. Ernst is a Director of the firm and a member of the employment law department.
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Joseph A. Ernst is a employment attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in United States, Ninth Circuit 2017, United States, District of Hawaii 2008, and Hawaii (2008). Educated at University of Pittsburgh (—, 2008) and University of Tampa (—, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joseph A. Ernst is a Director of the firm and a member of the employment law department
- His practice involves counseling and defending employers in all aspects of employment law, including defense of wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and retaliation claims
- He also assists clients with employer compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws
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Labor and Employment, Employment Litigation, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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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