Our Attorneys
Our legal professionals remain committed to serving your needs
The accomplished attorneys at Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, Attorneys at Law, know the law and use their skills to help clients effectively achieve their goals worldwide. Our offices are located in Honolulu and Hilo, Hawaii.
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Lincoln S.T. Ashida
Senior Counsel | Business Litigation, Employment Litigation
Born in Hilo, Lincoln S.T. Ashida is the longest serving Corporation Counsel...
Christine (David) Belcaid
Associate | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
Christine Belcaid represents both local Hawaii and national employers in all aspects...
Newton J. Chu
Director | Business Organizations and Activities, Employment Compliance, Immigration, Liquor and Administrative Licensing
Newton J. Chu is a Director of the Hawaii Island office for...
Vaughn G.T. Cook
Director | Business Organizations and Activities, Employment Compliance, Immigration, Liquor and Administrative Licensing, Tax Planning and Controversy
Vaughn G. T. Cook practices law as a Director in the firm's...
Joseph A. Ernst
Director | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
Joseph A. Ernst is a Director of the firm and a member...
Jennifer L. Gitter
Associate | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
Jennifer L. Gitter is an Associate in the firm's Honolulu office and...
Jeffrey S. Harris
Director | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
Jeffrey S. Harris represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment...
Weiwei He
Associate | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
Weiwei He is an Associate in the Honolulu office and a member...
Ronald I. Heller
Director | Business Litigation, Tax Planning and Controversy
Ron Heller, a Director at the firm, has been practicing law in...
J. George Hetherington
President | Business Organizations and Activities, Health Care
J. George Hetherington is the President of the firm and Chair of...
Steven L.F. Ho
Director | Business Organizations and Activities
A Director at the firm, Steven L.F. Ho's practice includes advising corporations,...
Bart W. Howk
Director | Real Estate, Business Transactions
Bart W. Howk is a Director at Torkildson Katz Hetherington Harris &...
Robert S. Katz
Director | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations, Health Care
Robert Katz, Director, has been practicing law in Hawaii for over 40...
Kendra K. Kawai
Director | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
Kendra K. Kawai is a Director in the labor and employment department...
John L. Knorek
Director | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
John L. Knorek, a Director at the firm, provides counsel and representation...
Austin F. McCullough
Senior Counsel | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations, Business Litigation
Austin F. McCullough, Senior Counsel at our firm, joined the labor and...
Rachel K. Hoke Miyashiro
Associate | Employment Compliance, Employment Litigation, Labor Relations
Rachel K. Hoke Miyashiro is a lawyer in our Honolulu office and...
Jennifer L.Z. Ontai
Associate | Business Organizations and Activities, Health Care
Jennifer L. Z. Ontai is an Associate in the firm's Honolulu office,...
Erik A. Rask
Associate | Business Litigation
Erik A. Rask joined Torkildson Katz in 2017 as an Associate in...
Brian W. Tilker
Director | Business Litigation, Employment Litigation
Brian W. Tilker is a Director in the firm's Honolulu office and...
Steven V. Torkildson
Of Counsel | Real Estate
Steven V. Torkildson, Of Counsel, practices primarily in the area of real...
H. Shan Wirt
Senior Associate | Business Litigation
H. Shan Wirt is a Senior Associate in the firm’s Honolulu office....