David A. Nakashima
Firm
2 Best Lawyers awards
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
David A. Nakashima is a litigation attorney with more than thirty-five years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, he works with clients at Nakashima Ching LLC to address a wide range of commercial, real estate, and construction-related matters. His practice focuses on careful analysis, practical strategy, and effective advocacy tailored to each client’s objectives.
David’s recognized practice areas include Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Antitrust, Litigation – Construction, and Litigation – Real Estate. He regularly represents clients in state and federal courts and assists with the resolution of high-stakes business and property disputes throughout Hawaii.
David has received recognition from national legal rating organizations, including Best Lawyers Lawyer of the Year (Real Estate Litigation, 2021, and Construction Litigation, 2016), Benchmark Litigation, Martindale-Hubbell, Chambers USA, and Best Lawyers in America©. These acknowledgments reflect his long-standing involvement in complex litigation matters and his professional standing among peers.
Firm
2 Best Lawyers awards
Overview
- University of California - Santa Barbara, B.A., with honors, graduated 1973
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1977
- Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi
- Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association
- University of California - Santa Barbara, B.A., with honors, graduated 1973
- University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1977
- U.S. Supreme Court
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaiʻi
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus

- Litigation - Real Estate, Honolulu (2021)
- Litigation - Construction, Honolulu (2017)
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
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