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Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation

United States 2025

Overview

Founded in 1947, Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation is one of Hawaii's premier business-oriented law firms. Today, we are a mid-sized law firm that has grown in response to our clients' needs, serving their interests not only in Hawaii, but also in Asia, the Pacific, and on the U.S. Mainland. With more than twenty attorneys, we provide the highest quality legal services within several general areas of expertise, including corporate and business planning, real estate, health care, education law, labor and employment law representing management, housing and public accommodation discrimination, business litigation, tax planning, immigration law, government relations, and estate planning and probate law. The firm represents a broad base of clients ranging from large multi-national corporations, to closely-held corporations, partnerships, families, and individuals.

Several of our partners have been recognized as Best Lawyers in America, "Lawyers of the Year" in Honolulu, and are routinely selected to the Hawaii Super Lawyers list. Our firm enjoys the highest "a.v." rating in the Martindale-Hubbell directory, and is Ranked as "Tier 1" by U.S. News in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management, Labor Law - Management, Tax Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, and Health Care Law.

We are also proud of our attorneys' participation in community and national affairs, with many serving on boards and publishing, teaching, and working pro bono publico on matters not in conflict with our clients' interests.
Founded:
1947
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Practice Areas:
13
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Best Lawyers Recognized:
5

Rankings

Regional

Hawaii

Tier
1
Hawaii
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Hawaii
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Hawaii
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Hawaii
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Hawaii
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
3
Hawaii
Tax Law

Rankings

Regional

Hawaii

Tier
1
Hawaii
Employment Law - Management
Tier
1
Hawaii
Health Care Law
Tier
1
Hawaii
Labor Law - Management
Tier
1
Hawaii
Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier
1
Hawaii
Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier
3
Hawaii
Tax Law

Practice Areas

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 6 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
  • Appellate
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Health Care Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Health Care
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Law

Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation proudly has 5 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.
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Offices & Contacts

Honolulu, HI
Topa Financial Center Building, 15th Floor
700 Bishop Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-4187
United States
Hilo, HI
120 Pauahi Street, Suite 312
Hilo, HI 96720-3046
United States
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