Atty. Steven M. Nakashima

Atty. Steven M. Nakashima

Steven M. Nakashima is a lawyer practicing management labor law, management employment law, wage and hour law and 3 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 45 yrs experience 45 year
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About Steven M. Nakashima at a glance

Steven M. Nakashima is a Dist. J. based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, wage & hour, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1981), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1986), and U.S. Supreme Court (1991). Educated at Willamette University (J.D., 1979) and University of Hawaii (B.A. Economics, 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State and American (Member, Labor and Employment Law Section) Bar Associations. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven M. Nakashima is a lawyer practicing management labor law, management employment law, wage and hour law and 3 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
  • Steven practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Steven M. Nakashima's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven M. Nakashima handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Workplace Discrimination

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Employment Law

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

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Steven M. Nakashima is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in Hawaii →

Employment Contracts

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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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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 Steven M. Nakashima

Where is Steven M. Nakashima's law office located?
Steven M. Nakashima's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven M. Nakashima handle?
Steven M. Nakashima focuses on discrimination, employment, wage & hour, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Steven M. Nakashima practiced law?
Steven M. Nakashima has 45+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1981.
Where did Steven M. Nakashima go to law school?
Steven M. Nakashima earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A. Economics, 1976).
How can I contact Steven M. Nakashima for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Steven M. Nakashima received?
Steven M. Nakashima's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Willamette University
- 1979
B.A. Economics
University of Hawaii
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1991

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