Jesse W. Schiel

Jesse W. Schiel is a partner at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda, LLP whose practice spans commercial litigation, real property, land use, corporate matters, creditor and debtor issues, bankruptcy, banking and finance, collections, and appeals. He has litigated, arbitrated, and mediated complex commercial and real estate disputes and has handled trials in both state and federal court.

Schiel earned a B.S. in Communications from Lewis & Clark College in 1994 and a J.D. cum laude from the William S. Richardson School of Law. His law-school record included academic awards, providing a strong foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis for a practice that combines litigation, finance, and real-estate issues. This background supports Schiel’s ability to analyze legal and factual issues carefully, communicate options clearly, and approach client matters with practical judgment.

His work includes disputes involving corporate and commercial relationships, real property, land use, and creditor rights, as well as matters requiring appellate review. He also advises on loan documentation, compliance, foreclosure, and bankruptcy issues, giving his practice both transactional and litigation dimensions. Across these matters, Schiel focuses on understanding the record, identifying the legal issues that matter most, and helping clients move through the relevant legal process with a clear strategy.

Jesse W. Schiel has received professional recognition for litigation work and continues to advise clients on complex commercial, real estate, finance, and appellate matters. His practice combines courtroom experience with an understanding of business transactions and property rights, allowing him to address disputes from both legal and commercial perspectives. The practice reflects a practical approach to legal service, with attention to the facts, applicable law, and the decisions clients must make as a matter progresses.

Law Office Affiliations

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

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• William S. Richardson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Lewis and Clark College
  Bachelor of Science (BS) in Communications

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