Atty. Robert C. Kessner
Robert C. Kessner is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, longshore, insurance defense litigation.
Insurance Defense Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 53+ Years Experience
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About Robert C. Kessner at a Glance
Robert C. Kessner is a Director based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Kessner Umebayashi Bain & Matsunaga Attorneys at Law A Law Corporation. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on workers comp, insurance, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1973) and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1973). Educated at Boston University (J.D., 1973) and Colgate University (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State and American Bar Associations Association of Trial Lawyers Maritime Claims Association. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert C. Kessner
- Robert C. Kessner is a lawyer practicing workers' compensation, longshore, insurance defense litigation
- Robert received a B.A. degree from Colgate University in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Robert practices at Kessner Umebayashi Bain & Matsunaga Attorneys at Law A Law Corporation in Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas Explained
Robert C. Kessner's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert C. Kessner handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Workers Compensation in Honolulu
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Robert C. Kessner is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Hawaii →
Insurance Law in Honolulu
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Robert C. Kessner is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Hawaii →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Honolulu
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Robert C. Kessner is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Hawaii →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Honolulu
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 venue, 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.
Honolulu Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Honolulu-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Honolulu Choose Robert C. Kessner
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert C. Kessner's practice in the field of workers comp, insurance, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Robert C. Kessner brings 53+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Hawaii and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, Robert C. Kessner can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, insurance, and maritime, Robert C. Kessner can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Honolulu
A Honolulu-based practice means Robert C. Kessner attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert C. Kessner Handles in Honolulu
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