Employment Law - Management Labor Law - Management
Joseph A. Ernst
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2021 Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Joseph A. Ernst is a Director of the firm and a member of the employment law department. His practice involves counseling and defending employers in all aspects of employment law, including defense of wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, and retaliation claims. He also assists clients with employer compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws.
Practice Areas: Labor and Employment, Employment Litigation, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations
Overview
- English
- University of Pittsburgh, Juris Doctor, graduated 2008
- University of Tampa, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 2005
- United States, Ninth Circuit 2017
- Hawaii, 2008
- United States, District of Hawaii 2008
- American Bar Association - Member
- Hawaii Employers Counsel - Member
- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Honolulu - Board of Governors
- Society for Human Resource Management - Member
- English
- United States, Ninth Circuit 2017
- Hawaii, 2008
- United States, District of Hawaii 2008
- American Bar Association - Member
- Hawaii Employers Counsel - Member
- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Honolulu - Board of Governors
- Society for Human Resource Management - Member
- University of Pittsburgh, Juris Doctor, graduated 2008
- University of Tampa, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 2005
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Employment Law - Management
- Labor Law - Management
Additional Areas of Practice:
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Awards:
Hawaii Super Lawyers 2014-2017
- 2018 "Rising Stars" List
- HONOLULU Magazine's 2021 "Best Lawyers" List
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