John L. Knorek

John L. Knorek


Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation

Recognized since 2007

Honolulu, Hawaii

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

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Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Employment Law - Management
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John L. Knorek, a Director at the firm, provides counsel and representation to large and small employers in all aspects of employment and wrongful discharge law. His practice also includes collective bargaining negotiations, affirmative action compliance, mediation and arbitration. He provides training to businesses on employment discrimination and preventative personnel practices, including family leave, disability law and sexual harassment. Mr. Knorek is a founding co-editor of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce's Desk Manual for Employers and its Model Employer Handbook.

Practice Areas: Labor and Employment, Employment Litigation, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations

Location
  • Topa Financial Center Building, 15th Floor
    700 Bishop Street
    Honolulu, HI 96813-4187
Education
  • Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1981
  • University of Cincinnati, B.A. and M.P.A., graduated 1978
Bar Admissions
  • Hawaii, 1981
  • United States, U.S. District Court for the District of Hawaii, 1981
  • United States, U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, 1981
Affiliations
  • Blood Bank of Hawaii - Board of Directors
  • Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Workplace Environment and Competitiveness Committee - Co-chair
  • Hospice Hawaii - Board Member
  • Le Jardin Academy - Board Member
  • Mid-Pacific Country Club - Board Member
  • Pacific Club - Board Member
  • Society of Human Resources Management - Hawaii - Board of Directors

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Employment Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Employment Law - Management
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Employment Law - Management, Honolulu (2021)
  • Labor Law - Management, Honolulu (2017)
  • Employment Law - Management, Honolulu (2015)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Employment Law - Management
  • Labor Law - Management
  • Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus:
  • Affirmative Action Plans
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Discrimination
  • Employment
  • Labor
  • Management
  • Wage-Hour Law
Awards:
  • 2016 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment
  • Best Lawyers in America
  • Hawaii's Best Lawyers
  • Chambers USA Client's Guide
  • Super Lawyers for Employment and Labor Law

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