Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher Attorneys Recognized By Benchmark Litigation
November 15, 2011Law firm attorneys, Terence J. O'Toole, Sharon V. Lovejoy and Mark J. Bennett have been recognized by Benchmark Litigation as Litigation Stars. Trevor A. Brown has been recognized as a Future Star in the 5th annual ranking by peers. Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading US trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Focused exclusively on the US litigation market, the publication’s rankings and editorials are the result of extensive interviews with private practice lawyers and in-house counsel.
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Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher
Founded in 1994, the Honolulu-based firm of Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher has built an impressive reputation as go-to commercial litigation firm for regional and global corporations with diverse interests within the state, the mainland and abroad. As one client states, “They are super talented, super smart and have a team approach that complements each other’s skills. They give very sound advice.” Name partner Terence O’Toole is a prominent Hawaiian litigator who is considered one of the best trial attorneys in the state for bet- the-company litigation. O’Toole specializes in real estate, hospitality, construction, lender liability and international claims and litigation. Partner Sharon Lovejoy is an accomplished trial lawyer who is recognized by peers for her strong grasp of real estate and construction litigation, including commercial foreclosures, environmental regulations, landlord and tenant, and appellate matters. With the key strategic hire of Hawaii’s most recent Attorney General, Mark Bennett, who is focusing on complex commercial litigation, antitrust and governments relation, Starn O’Toole strikes a formidable presence and is considered a leading firm in the state. Rising talent Trevor Brown is also praised for his commercial expertise. As another client summarizes, “Starn O’Toole is well versed in the disciplines involving real estate, acquisition, financing, disposition, entitlements and governance. Commercial litigation is strong attribute. They are a top- notch firm.”
Recent cases include the representation of America Savings Bank in a consumer class- action claim involving overdraft fees and policies, and the defense of a national mortgage loan servicer, Aurora Loan Services, in a putative class action involving statutory claim of unfair and deceptive trade practices. The firm also recently secured settlements in protracted litigation for clients including The Bluffs at Mauna Kea Community Association regarding design approval and Fairmont Hotels and Resorts in a class-action suit alleging unfair and deceptive trade practices.