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Joseph Stewart’s practice areas include complex commercial litigation, commercial transactions, public utility, land use, and various administrative and governmental issues. He joined the firm in 1999.

Joseph Stewart’s practice areas include complex commercial litigation, commercial transactions, public utility, land use, and various administrative and governmental issues. He joined the firm in 1999.

Education

Mr. Stewart received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1994 from the University of Oregon, where he majored in Political Science.  Mr. Stewart was one of only ten members of the School of Political Science selected to participate in the Senior Seminar Program.  Mr. Stewart earned his Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Oregon School of Law, in Eugene, Oregon.  While at Oregon School of Law, he received the Statement of Completion for Studies of Intellectual Property from the University of Oregon Intellectual Property Law Program.

Professional Associations and Licenses

Mr. Stewart is admitted to practice in:

  • All courts of the State of Hawai‘i
  • United States District Court for the District of Hawai‘i
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

He is a member of the Hawaii State and American Bar Associations.

Professional Recognition

Mr. Stewart has been recognized by:

  • Martindale Hubbell® - AV Preeminent - Peer Rated for Highest Level of Professional Excellence
  • Best Lawyers® for Commercial Litigation and Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Super Lawyers® - Top Rated Attorney
  • Benchmark Litigation: The Definitive Guide to America's Leading Litigation Firms & Attorneys as a Litigation Star

Speaking Engagements/Publications

Mr. Stewart has been a speaker on various topics, including:

  • The Hawaii Procurement Institute - Bid Protests
  • Lorman Education Services - Public Contracts and Procurement Regulations in Hawaii – Bid Protests
  • Differing Site Conditions and Delay Damages – Summary

Representative Matters 

Representative matters handled by Mr. Stewart include:

  • JJCO, Inc. v. Isuzu Motors America, Inc., 08-cv-00419-SOM-RLP (Federal jury verdict in favor of client on all counts). Judgment affirmed by the Ninth Circuit, JJCO, Inc. v. Isuzu Motors America, Inc, No. 10-16597 (9th Cir. 2012).
  • Isuzu Motors America, LLC v. Clarence Jackson et al., 13-cv-00306-DKW-KSC (Federal bench trial piercing the corporate veil against judgment debtor).
  • 1000 Friends of Kaua'i, et al. v. Coconut Beach Development, LLC, et. al (Complete defense verdict as a matter of law related to proposed timeshare development).
  • Bombardier Transportation (Holdings) USA Inc. v. Director, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, City and County of Honolulu, PCX-2011-4 and Civ. No. 11-1-1778-08 (Lead counsel in receiving summary Judgment dismissing bid protest on largest public works contract in Hawaii state history).
  • Sumitomo Corporation of America Inc. v. Director, Department of Budget and Fiscal Services, City and County of Honolulu, PCX-2011-5 (Lead counsel in receiving complete dismissal of bid protest on largest public works contract in Hawaii state history).
  • WP Associates v. Busch, et. al, 80 P.3d 1020 (Intermediate court of appeals affirms summary judgment on all counts and attorneys’ fees award in favor of clients).
  • Sale of $48 Million Honouliuli Wastewater Treatment Plant
  • Sale of Auwahi and Kawaiola wind farms

Community Involvement

Mr. Stewart is an active member of the Hawaii community. He was a member of the 2006 class of the Pacific Century Fellows. Additionally, he is a director in the Hawaii chapter of the University of Oregon Alumni Association.