Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, has served Hawaii’s business community since 1947, building a respected reputation for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation. Based in Honolulu and Hilo, the firm advises businesses, employers, closely held companies, multinational corporations, tax-exempt organizations, health care entities, and individuals across Hawaii, the U.S. Mainland, Asia, the Pacific, and beyond.

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, delivers personalized legal solutions grounded in deep subject-matter knowledge and meticulous preparation. Each matter receives disciplined analysis, practical judgment, and a strategy shaped by client priorities, confidentiality, operational realities, and long-term business objectives. This approach supports effective outcomes in complex disputes, workplace challenges, transactions, regulatory matters, and tax controversies.

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, maintains strong capabilities in labor and employment, business litigation, corporate and real estate law, health care, tax planning and controversy, administrative law, Hawaii income and general excise tax matters, business tax planning, tax-exempt organizations, and real property tax issues. Attorneys assist with class-action defense, contract disputes, collective bargaining, discrimination and whistleblower claims, permits, compliance, audits, asset preservation, administrative appeals, immigration-related regulatory matters, liquor law matters, and business formation, growth, maintenance, and management.

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, is recognized for accomplished lawyers with courtroom experience, sophisticated business insight, and a commitment to professional ethics. Firm attorneys have earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America®, “Lawyer of the Year” honors in Honolulu, Hawaii Super Lawyers® selections, Chambers and Partners recognition, and high Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings. The firm has also received Tier 1 rankings from U.S. News in Employment Law – Management, Labor Law – Management, Tax Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, and Health Care Law.

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation, combines nearly eight decades of Hawaii-based experience with a global perspective and a strong record of community involvement. Careful preparation, confidentiality, responsive counsel, and strategic advocacy define the firm’s service model. With attorneys active in civic, nonprofit, teaching, publishing, and pro bono work, the firm continues to provide high-quality legal counsel that advances client goals while strengthening Hawaii’s broader business and civic community.