Atty. Newton John Chu

Atty. Newton John Chu

Newton John Chu is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, licensing, business organizations and activities and 3 other areas of law. Newton received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years.

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About Newton John Chu at a glance

Newton John Chu is an Attorney based in Hilo, Hawaii, practicing at Torkildson Katz. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on employment, immigration, business, ip, and government. Admitted to practice in California (1982), Hawaii (1995), and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Cou (1995). Educated at Antioch School of Law (J.D., 1980) and University of Hawaii (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Chair, Hawaii Chapter 2007-2008) Hawaii Island Chamber of Commerce (President, 2000-2001, Hawaii County and Hawaii State Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Hilo, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Newton John Chu is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, licensing, business organizations and activities and 3 other areas of law
  • Newton received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1977, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Newton practices at Torkildson Katz in Hilo, HI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Newton John Chu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Newton John Chu handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Newton John Chu is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

Newton John Chu is one of 40,633 immigration attorneys indexed nationally. Browse immigration attorneys in Hawaii →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Newton John Chu is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Newton John Chu is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Hawaii →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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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 Hilo 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 Newton John Chu

Where is Newton John Chu's law office located?
Newton John Chu's law practice is located in Hilo, Hawaii. The firm is Torkildson Katz. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Newton John Chu handle?
Newton John Chu focuses on employment, immigration, business, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Newton John Chu practiced law?
Newton John Chu has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Newton John Chu go to law school?
Newton John Chu earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Newton John Chu for a consultation?
You can contact Newton John Chu 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 Newton John Chu received?
Newton John Chu's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Antioch School of Law
- 1980
B.A.
University of Hawaii
- 1977

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1982
Hawaii
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. District Court, Central District of California U.S. Cou
Admitted: 1995

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