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Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at LawManaging Partner
Joseph A. Stewart
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Joseph A. Stewart

4.6
35 reviews

999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600, Honolulu, HI 96813

Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Appeals and 7 more

About Joseph A. Stewart

Joseph Stewart’s practice areas include complex commercial litigation, commercial transactions, public utility, land use, and various administrative and governmental issues. He joined the firm in 1999.

Education

Mr. Stewart received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994 from the University of Oregon, where he majored in Political Science. Mr. Stewart was one of only ten members of the School of Political Science selected to participate in the Senior Seminar Program. Mr. Stewart earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon School of Law, in Eugene, Oregon. While at Oregon School of Law, he received the Statement of Completion for Studies of Intellectual Property from the University of Oregon Intellectual Property Law Program.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Stewart has been recognized by:

•Martindale Hubbell - AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
•Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation and Land Use and Zoning Law
•Super Lawyers - Top Rated Attorney
•Benchmark Litigation: The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys as a Litigation Star

Speaking Engagements/Publications

Mr. Stewart has been a speaker on various topics, including:

•The Hawaii Procurement Institute - Bid Protests
•Lorman Education Services - Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations in Hawaii - Bid Protests
•Differing Site Conditions and Delay Damages - Summary

Community Involvement

Mr. Stewart is an active member of the Hawaii community. He was a member of the 2006 class of the Pacific Century Fellows. Additionally, he is a director in the Hawaii chapter of the University of Oregon Alumni Association.

 

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Joe Stewart is intelligent and a great communicator. I have referred other clients to him. He is an excellent lawyer and obtained very good results for my company.

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Areas of Law

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law 1
    • Construction Litigation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Other 7
    • Appeals
    • Business Transactions
    • Planning, Zoning & Land Use
    • Construction Contracting
    • Public Utilities
    • Governmental Procurement & Bid Protests
    • Environmental

Practice Details

  • Payment Information
    Payment & Cost Features
    Fixed hourly rates
  • Firm Information
    Position
    Managing 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. Stewart include: JJCO, Inc. v. Isuzu Motors America, Inc., 08-cv-00419-SOM-RLP (Federal jury verdict in favor of client on all counts). Judgment affirmed by the Ninth Circuit, JJCO, Inc. v. Isuzu Motors America, Inc, No. 10-16597 (9th Cir. 2012).
    Isuzu Motors America, LLC v. Clarence Jackson et al., 13-cv-00306-DKW-KSC (Federal bench trial piercing the corporate veil against judgment debtor).
    1000 Friends of Kaua'i, et al. v. Coconut Beach Development, LLC, et. al (Complete defense verdict as a matter of law related to proposed timeshare development).
    Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA Inc. v. Director, Department of Budget
    Fiscal Services, City
    County of Honolulu, PCX-2011-4
    Civ. No. 11-1-1778-08 (Lead counsel in receiving summary Judgment dismissing bid protest on largest public works contract in Hawaii state history).
    Sumitomo Corporation of America Inc. v. Director, Department of Budget
    Fiscal Services, City
    County of Honolulu, PCX-2011-5 (Lead counsel in receiving complete dismissal of bid protest on largest public works contract in Hawaii state history).
    WP Associates v. Busch, et. al, 80 P.3d 1020 (Intermediate court of appeals affirms summary judgment on all counts
    attorneys' fees award in favor of clients).
    Sale of $48 Million Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant
    Sale of Auwahi
    Kawaiola wind farms

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, Hawaii
    Memberships

    Professional Associations and Licenses

    Mr. Stewart is admitted to practice in:

    •All courts of the State of Hawai'i
    •United States District Court for the District of Hawai'i
    •United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    •He is a member of the Hawaii State and American Bar Associations.

  • Education & Certifications
    Other Education
    University of Oregon
    Class of 1994
    Bachelor of Arts degree
    Political Science

    University of Oregon School of Law, in Eugene, Oregon
    Doctorate of Jurisprudence
    Legal Certifications
    Best Lawyers in America, Super Lawyers - Top Rate Lawyer, Benchmark Litigation - Litigation Star
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1972
    Fresno, California, September 14, 1972

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    Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law was established in 1971.
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