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Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at LawPartner
Bruce A. Nakamura
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Bruce A. Nakamura

4.5
5 reviews

999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600, Honolulu, HI 96813

Commercial Litigation, Appeals and Public Utilities

About Bruce A. Nakamura

Bruce A. Nakamura concentrates his practice in the area of public utilities representation and litigation. He joined the firm in 1995. Mr. Nakamura represents energy, utility, transportation, and telecommunication clients in all matters before the public utilities commission of the state of Hawaii and has litigated myriad matters including commercial and business disputes, real property and land use disputes, licensing and intellectual property disputes, lender disputes, and civil appeals.

Education

Mr. Nakamura received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business & Administrative Studies from Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon. Mr. Nakamura earned his Juris Doctor degree in 1995 from Lewis & Clark College Law School.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Nakamura is recognized as one of the top litigators in Hawaii by Best Lawyers in America and has received recognition as a future litigation star in Benchmark Litigation.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Other 2
    • Appeals
    • Public Utilities

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Partner
    Firm Name
    Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law
    Firm Onwership
    Minority Owned
  • Representative Cases & Transactions
    Cases
    Representative Matters: Representative matters h
    led by Mr. Nakamura include: Representation of buyer of water, wastewater,
    transportation utilities in obtaining regulatory approvals as part of buyer's related purchase of 97% of the isl
    of Lanai
    Representation of state agency in proposed undersea electricity transmission cable between the isl
    s of Oahu, Lanai,
    Molokai
    Representation of state Insurance Commissioner as Liquidator in numerous insurance liquidation proceedings
    Representation of water carrier in contested proceeding to obtain authority to provide intra-state water carrier service
    Representation of international oil companies in regulatory proceedings involving state's gas cap legislation,
    in the sale, purchase,
    development of wind farms in the state of Hawaii


    Representation of city in civil appeal concerning the largest public works contract in Hawaii state history (Communications-Pacific, Inc. v. City
    County of Honolulu, et al., ICA No. 28010)

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1995, Hawaii
    Memberships

    Professional Associations and Licenses

    Mr. Nakamura serves as a vice chair of the electricity committee, ABA Section of Public Utility, Communications & Transportation Law.

    Mr. Nakamura is licensed to practice law in all courts in the state of Hawaii. He is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association and American Bar Associations.

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Lewis & Clark College Law School
    Class of 1995
    Juris Doctor
    Other Education
    Lewis & Clark College in Portland, Oregon
    Bachelor of Arts
    Business & Administrative Studies
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1969
    Honolulu, Hawaii, May 15, 1969

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    Bruce A. Nakamura was admitted in 1995 to the State of Hawaii.
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    Yes, Bruce A. Nakamura has a 4.5 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law has 32 attorneys at this location.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law was established in 1971.
  • Is the law firm that this attorney is affiliated with minority owned?
    Yes, the firm Bruce A. Nakamura is affiliated with is a minority owned business.

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