Craig K. Shikuma

Craig K. Shikuma is a partner at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a litigation practice covering commercial, construction, real estate, and employment matters. His work includes commercial and construction litigation, appeals, construction contracting, governmental procurement and bid protests, and labor and employment. He handles litigation, arbitration, and mediation and also advises on construction and employment contracts. His practice serves clients facing disputes involving projects, property, workplace relationships, financing, and public contracting.

Shikuma earned a J.D. from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii in 1985 and a B.S. cum laude in mechanical engineering from the University of Washington in 1982. He served on the law review during law school. His engineering and legal training provide a useful foundation for construction matters that involve technical facts, contracts, and detailed project records.

Shikuma has represented clients in litigation and alternative dispute resolution involving business, real estate, construction, and employment issues. His practice includes lender-related matters, contract drafting, public procurement disputes, and cases requiring trial or appellate work. He has also taught law as an adjunct professor and completed mediation training, adding educational and dispute-resolution perspectives to his practice.

Craig K. Shikuma combines engineering knowledge, litigation experience, and alternative dispute resolution skills in a broad commercial practice. His work is particularly relevant when disputes involve technical construction issues, complex contracts, workplace obligations, or government procurement requirements. He helps clients develop litigation strategy, evaluate settlement options, prepare for appeals, and address legal risk through carefully structured contracts and business practices.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Club President, Oahu Country Club (2012)
• Neutral, Dispute Prevention and Resolution, Inc.
• Member, Hawaii Children’s Cancer Foundation

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• William S. Richardson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Washington
  Bachelor of Science (BS) Cum Laude

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