Robert K. Fricke

Robert K. Fricke is a highly respected attorney with decades of experience in civil and criminal litigation. As a co-founder of his firm, he focuses on trial advocacy, white-collar defense, and complex litigation matters. His background includes serving as a Judge Advocate in the U.S. Marine Corps, where he gained extensive courtroom experience as both a trial attorney and judge.

Recognized for his legal expertise, Fricke holds Martindale-Hubbell’s AV Preeminent Rating and has been featured in Best Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and Benchmark Litigation. His deep knowledge of the law and commitment to strong legal representation make him a trusted advocate for clients facing high-stakes legal challenges.

Fricke earned his B.A. from the University of Notre Dame in 1983, then completed his Juris Doctor (J.D.) with distinction at the Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University in 1990. During law school, he received the Excellence in Trial Advocacy Award and competed on the 1990 Northeast Regional Championship Team in the National Trial Competition. In 1999, he further advanced his legal education by earning an LL.M. (Master of Laws) with honors from The Judge Advocate General’s School of the U.S. Army.

Fricke has handled various litigation cases, including complex commercial disputes, medical malpractice, employment law, and white-collar defense. His experience includes securing multi-million-dollar settlements, obtaining full defense verdicts for corporate clients, and successfully defending individuals facing federal charges. He has represented Fortune 100 companies, multinational corporations, and government entities in high-profile cases.

Robert K. Fricke is admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and multiple state and federal courts. He is active in legal and civic organizations, serving as Vice Chair of Goodwill Industries of Hawaii and as a Master of the American Inns of Court. His expertise and dedication continue to make a significant impact in the legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cox Fricke LLP
• Vice Chair, Goodwill Industries of Hawaii, Inc.
• Member, Hawai’i State Bar Association
• Master, American Inns of Court, Aloha Inn
• Arbitrator, Court Annexed Arbitration Program

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• The Judge Advocate General’s School of the Army
•  Master of Laws (LLM)
• Hofstra University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Notre Dame
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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