Atty. Reece Y. Tanaka

Atty. Reece Y. Tanaka

Reece Y. Tanaka joined the firm in 2023 and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, and public utilities.

Honolulu Honolulu 3 yrs experience 3 year
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Profile Summary

About Reece Y. Tanaka at a glance

Reece Y. Tanaka is an Associate based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on business, construction, litigation, and energy. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (2023). Educated at University of Southern California Gould School of Law (—). Active member of Hawai‘i State Bar Association Federal Bar Association. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Reece Y. Tanaka joined the firm in 2023 and concentrates his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, construction litigation, and public utilities
  • Background and Education Mr. Tanaka earned his law degree from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2023
  • While in law school, he served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Derrick K. Watson at the United States District Court for the District of Hawai‘i
  • Mr. Tanaka was born and raised in Honolulu and graduated from ‘Iolani School in 2016
  • He then attended Boston University as a National Merit Scholar, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics, magna cum laude
  • While in college, Mr. Tanaka was an intern for Senator Brian Schatz in Washington, D.C
  • Professional Associations Mr. Tanaka is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in the State of Hawai‘i
  • He is a member of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association and the Federal Bar Association

Practice Areas Explained

Reece Y. Tanaka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Reece Y. Tanaka 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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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Energy & Utilities Law

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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 Reece Y. Tanaka

Where is Reece Y. Tanaka's law office located?
Reece Y. Tanaka's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Reece Y. Tanaka handle?
Reece Y. Tanaka focuses on business, construction, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Reece Y. Tanaka practiced law?
Reece Y. Tanaka has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
Where did Reece Y. Tanaka go to law school?
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Education

University of Southern California Gould School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 2023

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