Atty. Nadine Y. Ando

Atty. Nadine Y. Ando

About Nadine Y. Ando View website Awards Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4.

Honolulu Honolulu 44 yrs experience 44 year
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Profile Summary

About Nadine Y. Ando at a glance

Nadine Y. Ando is an Of Counsel based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Fukunaga Matayoshi Ching & Kon-Herrera LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1982). Educated at University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Hawaii at Manoa (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State and American (Member, Sections on: Litigation Labor and Employment Law) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About Nadine Y. Ando View website

Awards

Distinguished Peer Rated This award is granted to attorneys who have been recognized by their peers for very high ethical standards, with an average peer review score of 3.0 to 4.4. About Awards

Client Champion Awards

Client Champion awards recognize those attorneys who excel at service as affirmed by their clients. The awards, based on the quantity and quality of an attorney’s Martindale-Hubbell client reviews, demonstrate an ongoing commitment to delivering excellent client service. Award recipients stand out from their peers with a platinum, gold or silver icon.

At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

Martindale Peer Awards

A lawyer who receives a minimum threshold of qualifying responses from fellow attorneys can qualify for one of three prestigious Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings:

AV Preeminent®: The highest peer rating standard. This rating signifies a large number of the lawyer’s peers rank him or her at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal knowledge, communication skills and ethical standards.

Distinguished: An excellent rating for a lawyer with some experience. This rating indicates the attorney is widely respected by their peers for high professional achievement and ethical standards.

Nadine Y. Ando got this award in 2021

Notable: This rating indicates that the lawyer has been recognized by a large number of their peers for strong ethical standards.

Avvo Awards

Avvo Top Contributor: The Avvo Top Contributor Award is granted to attorneys who have earned significant contribution points in a given year on our sister site, Avvo.com. Contribution points are earned by answering questions in Q&A, publishing Legal Guides, and other useful contributions to the Avvo community.

Avvo Client’s Choice: The Avvo Client's Choice Award Badge is granted to attorneys with a significant number of 4+ star reviews in a given year.

Practice Areas Explained

Nadine Y. Ando's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Nadine Y. Ando handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Nadine Y. Ando

Where is Nadine Y. Ando's law office located?
Nadine Y. Ando's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Fukunaga Matayoshi Ching & Kon-Herrera LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Nadine Y. Ando handle?
Nadine Y. Ando focuses on business, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Nadine Y. Ando practiced law?
Nadine Y. Ando has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Nadine Y. Ando go to law school?
Nadine Y. Ando earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1978).
How can I contact Nadine Y. Ando for a consultation?
You can contact Nadine Y. Ando directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Nadine Y. Ando received?
Nadine Y. Ando's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
University of Hawaii Richardson School of Law
- 1982
B.A.
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- 1978

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1982

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