Cades has strong practices within construction, tourism, including medical malpractice and bankruptcy litigation. Real estate litigation continues to grow, especially with work from Japan. Since Cades Schutte has a relatively small office environment, the lawyers develop and maintain strong relationships with their clients as well. One client calls the firm "responsive, time wise [in] getting to the point of what we need."
The client also recommends the strength of the intellectual property department. Michael Heihre leads the commercial and real estate litigation practice group. He has significant first chair trial experience and recently represented "the world's largest publicly traded retailer."
Aiding in the case, Kelly LaPorte focuses his work on litigation and appellate issues. He handles cases in insurance law and trials involving the defense of educational institutions. One client describes Colin Miwa as a "very thorough" litigator who always keeps clients informed and "advised as to next steps." Miwa specializes in lender liability claims, intellectual property disputes and arbitration.
Peers and clients recognize leading litigator Jeffrey Portnoy as a force in Hawaii. Chair of the litigation department, Portnoy tries cases in employment, health care, insurance, media and intellectual property law. A recent case involved defending a physician in a medical malpractice suit involving the alleged failure in properly diagnosing breast cancer. The verdict returned in a unanimous victory for the client.
Associate Calvert Chipchase specializes in commercial and real estate litigation. He frequently publishes his work, and recently wrote a "Survival Guide" for Federal District Court clerking. Kristin Shigemura focuses her expertise in areas of both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. Practice areas include real estate, bankruptcy, health care, insurance and intellectual property.
The following Cades' attorneys were identified as "Local litigation stars":
Michael Heihre
Kelly LaPorte
Colin Miwa
Jeffrey Portnoy
The following Cades' attorneys were identified as "Future stars":
Calvert Chipchase
Kristin Shigemura
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