David Y. Suzuki

David Y. Suzuki is of counsel at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda in Honolulu, Hawaii, with a broad civil trial and appellate practice. His work includes personal injury, products liability, legal and medical malpractice, construction defect, commercial disputes, declaratory actions, and appellate matters. He represents clients in cases that can involve significant damages, professional standards, technical evidence, insurance questions, contracts, and disputed responsibility. His practice spans both trial-level litigation and appellate review.

Suzuki earned a J.D. cum laude from California Western School of Law and a B.A. cum laude in political science from the University of Chicago. During law school, he received a Dean’s Scholarship and served on the law review. His academic background supports the legal writing, research, evidence analysis, and appellate reasoning required in complex civil cases and professional liability disputes.

Suzuki has substantial experience litigating and appealing civil disputes involving injuries, products, professional negligence, construction, and commercial relationships. His work can require coordination with expert witnesses, analysis of technical or medical records, and careful preservation of legal issues for appellate review. He has also participated in continuing legal education, contributing his experience to professional training and discussion.

David Y. Suzuki brings trial, appellate, and professional liability experience to a wide range of civil disputes. His practice is suited to matters involving complex records, expert evidence, contested standards of care, or significant legal questions. He helps clients assess claims and defenses, prepare cases for trial, and address appellate issues when a dispute continues beyond the initial judgment or requires higher-court review.

Law Office Affiliations

• Of Counsel, Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Co-Attorney Coach, Moanalua High School Mock Trial Team
• Faculty Member, National Business Institute

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• California Western School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Chicago
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

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