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Joseph A. Ernst

Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, A.L.C.
  • Recognized Since:
    2021
  • Recognized in:
    Employment Law - Management
  • Law School:
    University of Pittsburgh
  • Website:
    http://www.torkildson.com
  • Phone Number:
    (808) 523.5358
  • E-mail:
    jae@torkildson.com
  • Languages:
    English
  • Locations:
    Topa Financial Center Building, 15th Floor
    700 Bishop Street
    Honolulu, HI 96813-4187
  • 120 Pauahi Street, Suite 312
    Hilo, HI 96720-3046

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

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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

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Education:

  • University of Pittsburgh , Juris Doctor, graduated 2008
  • University of Tampa, Bachelor of Arts, graduated 2005

Bar Admissions:

  • United States, Ninth Circuit 2017
  • Hawaii, 2008
  • United States, District of Hawaii 2008

Affiliations:

  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Hawaii Employers Counsel - Member
  • Shriners Hospitals for Children - Honolulu - Board of Governors
  • Society for Human Resource Management - Member

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Employment Law - Management
 

Awards:

  • Hawaii Super Lawyers 2014-2017

  • 2018 "Rising Stars" List
  • HONOLULU Magazine's 2021 "Best Lawyers" List
 

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Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, A.L.C.
http://www.torkildson.com
 
Headquarters
Topa Financial Center Building, 15th Floor
700 Bishop Street
Honolulu, HI 96813-4187
(808) 523.6000
2 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

Hawaii

Hawaii

Hilo, HI

120 Pauahi Street, Suite 312

Hilo, HI 96720-3046

United States

(808) 961.0406

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