Av. Michael A. Yoshida
Following graduation from law school, Michael served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jon J. Chinen, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Hawaii.
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Michael A. Yoshida is a business, real estate, construction, and foreclosure attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert ALC. Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa (J.D., 1979). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Banking and Finance Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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Following graduation from law school, Michael served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jon J. Chinen, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Hawaii. Since joining the firm in 1980, he has continued to use his expertise in bankruptcy law, the main emphasis of his practice. Michael also practices in the areas of bankruptcy & creditor’s rights, business & commercial, dispute resolution, and real estate & land use. In 1992, he and DKLKH colleague, Kenneth Kupchak, co-authored the Hawaii chapter in the Wiley Construction Series’ two volume Fifty State Construction Lien and Bond Law book.
Michael is the Vice-President of the firm and is the chairperson of the firm’s Executive Committee.
Michael once again was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Banking & Finance Law, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Commercial Transactions / UCC Law, Construction Law, Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law, and Real Estate Law. Michael has also been selected by Super Lawyers in Creditor Debtor Rights.
• Bankruptcy:
Successfully represented creditors in Chapter 11 bankruptcy cases in Hawaii involving more than 1 billion dollars in claims. Represented creditors and receivers in state court actions involving numerous creditors, substantial claims and assets.
• Business and Commercial:
Represented sellers and purchasers in transactions involving the sale and acquisition of businesses. Advised businesses on various issues relating to its operations, rights, remedies and obligations.
• Real Estate/Land Use:
Represented sellers and purchasers in the acquisition of large parcels of real estate and several hotels in the State of Hawaii. Represented land owners in disputes relating to boundaries, eminent domain, quiet title and title issues.
• Dispute Resolution:
Represented parties in arbitrations and numerous mediation proceedings involving construction disputes, rent and lease default issues.
Professional and Community Affiliations
- American Bar Association
- Construction Law Forum
- Business Law Section
- Real Property, Trust & Estate Law Section
- Senior Lawyers Division
- Hawaii State Bar Association
- Business Law Section
- Collection Law Section
- Real Property & Financial Services Section
- Hawaii Bankruptcy Bar Association
- Hawaii Swimming Board of Review
- Honolulu Japanese Chamber of Commerce
- Koko Head Skeet Club (Director)
- Mid Pacific Country Club (Disciplinary Committee 1995-1999; By-Laws Committee 1995-2001; Chairperson 1996-2001; Legal Committee 2000-2004)
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Hawaii (Local Rules Committee)
- United States District Court Judicial Conference (Delegate 2012-2015)
Practice Areas Explained
Michael A. Yoshida's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A. Yoshida 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.
Michael A. Yoshida 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.
Michael A. Yoshida is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
Michael A. Yoshida is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →
Michael A. Yoshida is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure 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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