Daniel K. Jacob

Daniel K. Jacob is an associate at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he joined the firm in 2024 and practices civil litigation. He represents clients in state and federal court matters and brings substantial public-sector litigation experience to private practice. His background includes work as a state assistant attorney general, a Hawaii Deputy Attorney General, and an attorney with the City and County of Honolulu. These roles involved contested civil matters and courtroom responsibility on behalf of government entities.

Jacob earned both his undergraduate degree and law degree from the University of Missouri. His education provided a foundation in legal research, writing, advocacy, and analysis that he later applied across government litigation roles. Years of public-sector practice further developed his experience handling evidence, motions, witnesses, trial preparation, and the procedural requirements of civil cases in state and federal forums.

Jacob previously served as an Assistant Attorney General in Missouri and later spent approximately eight years as a Hawaii Deputy Attorney General. He also worked for the Honolulu Corporation Counsel in tort litigation and has trial experience that includes obtaining a defense verdict. His government work gives him perspective on defending institutional clients and managing cases through discovery, motions, and trial.

Daniel K. Jacob brings extensive government litigation experience to civil cases in private practice. His work is grounded in years of representing public entities and handling contested matters through multiple stages of litigation. He helps clients analyze claims and defenses, organize the factual and legal record, prepare for hearings and trial, and address procedural issues that can influence the direction and outcome of a civil dispute.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, The Missouri Bar
• Member, Waikiki Neighborhood Board (2021-Present)

Licensed State

• Hawaii
• Missouri

Education

• University of Missouri
  law degree
• University of Missouri
  Bachelor’s Degree

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