Overview
Kobayashi Sugita & Goda is a full service firm that has been consistently recognized as being among the top law firms in the State of Hawaii. Integrity is fundamental to our practice. It is essential to the credibility we enjoy when working with the leaders of our community and others from the mainland or around the Pacific Rim. Collectively, our attorneys possess a wealth of knowledge and expertise that allows the firm to respond to client needs in key areas of law.
Rankings
Regional
Hawaii
Tier
1
Hawaii
Antitrust LawTier
1
Hawaii
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Hawaii
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Hawaii
Construction LawTier
1
Hawaii
Corporate LawTier
1
Hawaii
Immigration LawFirm Leadership
Joseph A. Stewart
Managing Partner
About Our Clients
For more than forty years, Kobayashi Sugita & Goda has had the pleasure of working with many fine individuals and companies, from local institutions to multi-national corporations.
Rankings
Regional
Hawaii
Tier
1
Hawaii
Antitrust LawTier
1
Hawaii
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses LawTier
1
Hawaii
Commercial LitigationTier
1
Hawaii
Construction LawTier
1
Hawaii
Corporate LawTier
1
Hawaii
Immigration LawTier
1
Hawaii
Litigation - ConstructionTier
1
Hawaii
Trusts and EstatesTier
2
Hawaii
Banking and Finance LawTier
2
Hawaii
Bet-the-Company LitigationTier
2
Hawaii
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)Tier
2
Hawaii
Employee Benefits (ERISA) LawTier
2
Hawaii
Employment Law - ManagementTier
2
Hawaii
Insurance LawTier
2
Hawaii
Labor Law - ManagementTier
2
Hawaii
Land Use and Zoning LawTier
2
Hawaii
Real Estate LawTier
3
Hawaii
Government Relations PracticeTier
3
Hawaii
Litigation - Trusts and EstatesPractice Areas
Kobayashi Sugita & Goda LLP has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 19 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Antitrust Law
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Corporate Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Government Relations Practice
- Immigration Law
- Insurance Law
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Construction
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Kobayashi Sugita & Goda LLP proudly has 18 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Honolulu, HI
999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600
Honolulu, HI 96813
United States