Russell S. Kato
Russell S. Kato
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Biography

Russell’s practice focuses on real estate and business law. He has counseled clients in commercial transactions as well as in resolutions of disputes.

He has previous practice and experience with the Hawai‘i Department of the Attorney General and is familiar with legal and other issues involved with doing business with the State of Hawai‘i.

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Russell graduated from Stanford University and received his law degree from the University of California at Davis.

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Education

  • University of California, Davis School of Law, Davis, California
    • J.D. - 1979
  • Stanford University, Palo Alto, California
    • B.A. - 1976

Bar Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
  • Hawaii, 1979
  • U.S. District Court District of Hawaii

Professional Associations

  • Hawaii State Bar Association, Member

Practice Areas:

  • Real Estate Development
  • Real Estate Transactions
  • Entitlements and Permitting
  • Energy and Telecommunications
  • Hawaii Business Organizations, Contracts, and Transactions

Honors

  • The Best Lawyers in America, 2020

Past Positions

  • State of Hawaii, Deputy Attorney General, 1980 to 1982