Andrew M. Carmody

Andrew M. Carmody is an associate at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he joined the firm in 2023. His practice includes commercial litigation, real estate transactions, labor and employment, and condominium property regime and community association law. He represents clients in disputes and compliance matters involving businesses, property, employers, employees, and community associations. His work combines litigation with counseling on legal obligations and business practices that can help clients address issues before or during a dispute.

Carmody earned his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. During law school, he worked on the Asian-Pacific Law & Policy Journal and received a CALI award in immigration law. His education supports research, writing, statutory analysis, and litigation strategy.

Carmody previously served as a law clerk to Judge Lisa Cataldo. His current practice includes business disputes, real estate matters, employment and labor issues, and legal questions affecting condominium and community associations. He also advises on compliance, allowing him to address legal risks through both dispute resolution and forward-looking guidance on policies, obligations, and transactions.

Andrew M. Carmody brings judicial clerkship experience and a broad civil practice to commercial, real estate, employment, and community association matters. His work involves analyzing contracts, statutes, property interests, workplace issues, and procedural requirements. He helps clients evaluate legal exposure, prepare for litigation when disputes arise, and address compliance or transactional questions that can reduce uncertainty in ongoing operations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• University of Hawai‘i at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law
  Law degree
• University of Hawai‘i at Manoa
  Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

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