David A. Nakashima

David A. Nakashima

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2012
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Antitrust Litigation - Construction Litigation - Real Estate
Awarded Practice Areas
Bet-the-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation - Antitrust Litigation - Construction Litigation - Real Estate
David A. Nakashima
David A. Nakashima
Honolulu, HI
Works at
Nakashima Ching LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

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.

Works at
Nakashima Ching LLC

2 Best Lawyers awards

Locations

Education

  • University of California - Santa Barbara, B.A., with honors, graduated 1973
  • University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1977

Bar Admissions

  • Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association

Court Admissions

  • 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

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Litigation - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Litigation - Construction
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Real Estate, Honolulu (2021)
  • Litigation - Construction, Honolulu (2017)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Antitrust
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Real Estate

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