Andrew D. Chianes

Andrew D. Chianese is a director at Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation in Honolulu, HI, with a practice focused on business litigation, construction disputes, and real estate matters. Chianese represents companies and individuals in contested commercial, construction, and property cases. These matters can require attention to written agreements, legal obligations, and the consequences of decisions made early in the process. The attorney addresses the particular issues involved, from assessing the available information to considering procedural requirements and possible courses of action.

Chianese earned a J.D. from the University of Hawaii William S. Richardson School of Law in 2013 and a B.S. in Business Administration from Fordham University in 2006. The education provides a foundation for legal research, evaluation of evidence, and work involving business litigation, construction disputes, and real estate matters. These are areas in which precise language and an understanding of applicable law can make a material difference.

The matters handled by Chianese include business contract disputes, construction claims, and real property litigation. These assignments show the range of issues that can arise within the practice and the need to consider each client’s position carefully. Work in this area can include document review, legal research, negotiations, and preparation for proceedings when a dispute cannot be resolved informally. The relevant facts and legal standards guide how each matter is approached.

Andrew D. Chianese brings particular experience through his practice handling fact-intensive business disputes through the litigation process. The work calls for close attention to legal obligations and a practical understanding of the outcomes clients are seeking. Chianese considers how the applicable law, supporting records, and timing of decisions affect the options available. By concentrating on the specific legal task and its surrounding circumstances, the practice helps clients approach important decisions with a clearer account of the issues involved.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Fordham University
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Major: Business Administration, minor in Business Law

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