Atty. Lex R. Smith
Lex R. Smith represents clients in commercial litigation in federal and state courts, including class action litigation, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, contractual and other commercial disputes, copyright and intellectual property.
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Lex R. Smith is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on business, ip, bankruptcy, zoning, and construction. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1983). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law Juris Doctor degree (—) and University of California at Berkeley Bachelor's degree (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Associations and Licenses Mr, Smith is a member of the Hawaii Bar Association and the international law, real property and antitrust sections of the American Bar Association, and Mr. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lex R. Smith represents clients in commercial litigation in federal and state courts, including class action litigation, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, contractual and other commercial disputes, copyright and intellectual property
- He counsels clients on competition issues, including pricing, distribution, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other business transactions
- Mr. Smith has also represented clients in dealing with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, the State of Hawaii Office of Attorney General, grand jury, and other investigations
- He has a substantial appellate practice, having argued numerous cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as well as the appellate courts of the State of Hawaii
- Education Mr. Smith received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- Professional Recognition Mr. Smith is listed in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers World’s Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation
- He has been invited to present seminars to industry groups respecting commercial litigation, Hawaii corporate law, antitrust developments, and several other business topics
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lex R. Smith is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Lex R. Smith is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Hawaii →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Lex R. Smith is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Hawaii →
Lex R. Smith is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →
Lex R. Smith is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction 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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