Lex R. Smith

Lex R. Smith: Attorney with Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law
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Biography

Lex R. Smith represents clients in commercial litigation in federal and state courts, including class action litigation, antitrust, mergers and acquisitions, contractual and other commercial disputes, copyright and intellectual property. He counsels clients on competition issues, including pricing, distribution, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures and other business transactions. Mr. Smith has also represented clients in dealing with the Antitrust Division of the United States Department of Justice, the State of Hawaii Office of Attorney General, grand jury, and other investigations. He has a substantial appellate practice, having argued numerous cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit as well as the appellate courts of the State of Hawaii.

Education

Mr. Smith received a bachelor’s degree from the University of California at Berkeley, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Smith is listed in Best Lawyers in America, Chambers World’s Leading Lawyers, Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation.

He has been invited to present seminars to industry groups respecting commercial litigation, Hawaii corporate law, antitrust developments, and several other business topics.

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Areas of Practice (10)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Appeals
  • Planning, Zoning & Land Use
  • Environmental
  • Antitrust and Trade Regulation
  • Intellectual Property
  • Campaign & Election
  • Governmental Procurement & Bid Protests
  • Bankruptcy

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of California at Berkeley, Bachelor's degree
Law School Attended:
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Juris Doctor degree
Year of First Admission:
1983
Admission:
1983, Hawaii
Memberships:

Professional Associations and Licenses

Mr. Smith is a member of the Hawaii Bar Association and the international law, real property and antitrust sections of the American Bar Association. Mr. Smith has served as a Commissioner on the Ethics Commission of the City and County of Honolulu.

Languages:
Russian
Birth Information:
Berkeley, California, February 1, 1955
ISLN:
903609898
Minority Owned:
Yes

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/05/14 in Commercial Litigation

    Great lawyer, professional gentleman.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/05/14 in Litigation

    I have know Lex for 30 years and have often been involved in complex commercial litigation matters with Lex and his firm. lex is a first class trial lawyer and, more importantly, maintains very high ethical standards no matter how intense teh battle... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/27/14 in Commercial Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Real Estate

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/27/14 in Commercial Litigation

    I am presently in a lawsuit where Lex and I are representing co-defendants. I am impressed with how Lex has defended his clients. He has certainly articulated the position of his clients well before the court. The case involves claims for million... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Other Legal Professional on 06/27/14 in Litigation

    Extremely smart, analytical and practical in his approach to cases and in working with clients.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/27/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 06/27/14 in Litigation

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