Wendell H. Fuji

Wendell H. Fuji: Attorney with Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer Distinguished Rating
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Biography

Wendell H. Fuji, practices primarily in the area of commercial litigation with an emphasis on matters related to insurance law, torts, and commercial contracts and leases. He represents clients in civil trials in both the State and Federal District Courts in Hawaii, and in arbitration and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Mr. Fuji advises and represents insurance companies, policyholders and the Insurance Commissioner of the State of Hawaii on special cases and has been retained as special counsel in complex litigation matters related to the insolvency and rehabilitation and liquidation of insurance companies. In his role as co-lead counsel to the Liquidator of these insolvent insurance companies, he has helped recover over $20 million in assets for distribution to creditors.

Education

Mr. Fuji received a bachelor’s degree in United States History and a master’s degree in educational administration from the University of Hawaii- at Manoa, and his Juris Doctor degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Prior Employment

Prior to attending law school, he was a high school social studies teacher at Mid-Pacific Institute in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he was also the tennis team coach and student counsel advisor.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Fuji has been recognized as a top litigator by “Super Lawyers” and is BV distinguished by Martindale-Hubbell.

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Commercial Litigation
  • Appeals

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
United States History, Bachelor's degree; University of Hawaii- at Manoa, Master's degree, Educational administration
Law School Attended:
University of California, Hastings College of the Law, Juris Doctor
Year of First Admission:
1986
Admission:
1986, Hawaii; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1986, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Memberships:

Professional Associations and Licenses

Mr. Fuji is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, Defense Research Institute and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America. He is licensed to practice in all of the state and federal courts in Hawaii, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States Court of Federal Claims.

He also serves as an arbitrator in the State of Hawaii's Court Annexed Arbitration program and has presented seminars on torts and various insurance subjects.

Birth Information:
Eleele, Kauai, Hawaii, May 5, 1955
ISLN:
902484953
Minority Owned:
Yes

Peer Reviews

4.3/5.0 (1 review)
Martindale-Hubbell® Distinguished Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.2/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.2/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.2/5.0

  • Communication

    4.2/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.4/5.0
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