Bruce A. Nakamura

Bruce A. Nakamura is a partner at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a practice focused on public utilities and related regulatory matters. He represents clients in matters involving energy, utility, transportation, and telecommunications issues before the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission. His work also includes commercial and business matters, real property and land use issues, licensing and intellectual property questions, lender matters, and civil appeals. The practice combines administrative advocacy, litigation, and counseling for regulated and commercial clients.

Nakamura earned a J.D. from Lewis & Clark Law School in 1995 and a B.A. in business and administrative studies from Lewis & Clark College. His business and legal education supports work involving regulated industries, commercial disputes, property issues, and appellate analysis. That foundation is particularly relevant when a matter requires understanding both agency rules and the business operations affected by regulatory decisions.

Nakamura has substantial experience representing utilities and other regulated entities in proceedings that can involve rates, services, infrastructure, operations, and agency requirements. He also handles commercial litigation and appeals, allowing him to work across administrative and judicial forums. His broader experience with real estate, lending, licensing, and business matters helps place regulatory questions within the client’s overall commercial context.

Bruce A. Nakamura brings regulatory, litigation, and appellate experience to matters affecting Hawaii’s utility and business sectors. His practice requires careful analysis of agency rules, evidentiary records, commercial agreements, and the operational effects of regulatory decisions. He helps clients prepare for proceedings, evaluate legal risk, and address disputes or compliance questions that arise in heavily regulated industries and related commercial activities.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Vice Chair, Electricity Committee, ABA Section of Public Utility, Communications & Transportation Law

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• Lewis & Clark College Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lewis & Clark College
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Business & Administrative Studies

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