Atty. Simon Klevansky
Mr. Klevansky’s practice emphasizes commercial law, business litigation, bankruptcy law and reorganization, fraudulent transfers, and creditors’ rights.
'Bet The Company' Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 44+ Years Experience
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About Simon Klevansky at a Glance
Simon Klevansky is a bankruptcy and litigation attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Chun Kerr LLP. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association (1982). Educated at Stanford University (J.D., 1977) and University of Pennsylvania (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy (2026). Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Simon Klevansky
- Mr. Klevansky’s practice emphasizes commercial law, business litigation, bankruptcy law and reorganization, fraudulent transfers, and creditors’ rights
- He counsels corporate and individual clients related to collection and payment of secured and unsecured claims and judgments, foreclosures and other post-judgment remedies through litigation, arbitration and less formal proceedings
- Mr. Klevansky graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor's of Arts degree
- He later graduated from Stanford Law School (1977) where he earned his juris doctor degree
- After graduating from law school, Mr. Klevansky was a law clerk to the Honorable Robert F. Utter of the Washington State Supreme Court, and was a Visiting Fellow for the Center for Law in the Public Interest
- Mr. Klevansky previously served as President and Director of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association
- Now an active member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, Mr. Klevansky previously was admitted to the State Bar of California and the Washington State Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the District of Hawaii, the Central District of California, and the Western District of Washington, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute
- Mr. Klevansky has achieved the highest “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell, is listed in "Hawaii Super Lawyers Magazine" (since 2008), Chambers and Partners USA Guide (as a leading lawyer in Bankruptcy/Restructuring), and in “Best Lawyers in America” since 1995
- Mr. Klevansky has served as a director and vice-president of the Hawaii branch of the International Dyslexia Association
Practice Areas Explained
Simon Klevansky's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Simon Klevansky handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Bankruptcy & Debt in Honolulu
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Civil Litigation in Honolulu
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 Simon Klevansky
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 Simon Klevansky's practice in the field of bankruptcy and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Simon Klevansky brings 44+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering bankruptcy and litigation, Simon Klevansky 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 Simon Klevansky attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Simon Klevansky Handles in Honolulu
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