Distinctions
Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher is a leader among Hawaii’s law firms, recognized for its expertise in real estate law, commercial transactions and complex commercial litigation in Hawaii, the US mainland and internationally. The firm’s intellectual power, mental strength and toughness generate winning strategies, strong negotiations and innovative settlements for clients. Above all, the firm’s passion for excellence and responsive client service has earned an international reputation for extraordinary client results. Accolades include:
Top "AV Preeminent Rating" - Martindale-Hubbell®
"Top Listed" among Hawaii law firms, U.S. News & World Report-Best Lawyers® Best Law Firms
Eight Named “Lawyers of the Year” - Best Lawyers in America®
More “Lawyers of the Year” than any other Hawaii Law Firm (2014, 2015)
“Women Who Mean Business: Award Recipient by Pacific Business News
Best Places To Work by Hawaii Business Magazine
AV Preeminent Rating By Martindale-Hubbell®Law Firm Rated AV13 Lawyers Rated AV Peter Starn, Terence J. O’Toole, Kenneth B. Marcus, Duane R. Fisher, Sharon V. Lovejoy,Trevor A. Brown, Ivan M. Lui-Kwan, Norman H.Y. Cheng, Andrew J. Lautenbach,Judith Ann Pavey, Stephanie E.W. Thompson, Christine N. Ohira, Doug ChinU.S. News & World Report - Best Lawyers in America®, Best Law Firms
25 Practice Areas
| Administrative/Regulatory Law | Litigation-Banking & Finance |
| Appellate Practice | Litigation-Bet-The-Company |
| Arbitration | Litigation-Commercial |
| Business Organizations | Litigation-Construction |
| Closely Held Companies and Family Business | Litigation-Environmental |
| Commercial Finance | Litigation-Real Estate |
| Commercial Transactions/UCC Law | Litigation-Trusts & Estates |
| Construction Law | Medical Malpractice Law |
| Corporate Law | Mergers & Acquisitions Law |
| Government Relations Practice | Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law |
| Land Use & Zoning Law | Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs |
| Legal Malpractice Law | Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs |
Best Lawyers in America®-“Lawyer of the Year”More ”Lawyers of the Year” than any other Hawaii Law Firm (2014, 2015)
| Lawyer of the Year (2014) | Peter Starn | Administrative/Regulatory Law |
| Lawyer of the Year (2018) | Peter Starn | Business Organizations |
| Lawyer of the Year (2011,2019) | Terence J. O’Toole | Bet-The-Company Litigation |
| Lawyer of the Year (2012) | Terence J. O’Toole | Banking & Finance Litigation |
| Lawyer of the Year (2014, 2018) | Terence J. O’Toole | Appellate Practice |
| Lawyer of the Year (2015) | Terence J. O’Toole | Banking & Finance Litigation |
| Lawyer of the Year (2016) | Kenneth B. Marcus | Business Organizations |
| Lawyer of the Year (2017) | Kenneth B. Marcus | Mergers & Acquisitions |
| Lawyer of the Year (2015) | Duane R. Fisher | Corporate Law |
| Lawyer of the Year (2014) | Sharon V. Lovejoy | Banking & Finance Litigation |
| Lawyer of the Year (2015, 2019) | Sharon V. Lovejoy | Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law |
| Lawyer of the Year (2017) | Trevor A. Brown | Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law |
| Lawyer of the Year (2019) | Trevor A. Brown | Closely Held Co. & Family Business |
| Lawyer of the Year (2015, 2018) | Ivan M. Lui-Kwan | Government Relations Practice |
| Lawyer of the Year (2013, 2018) | Judith Ann Pavey | Banking & Finance Litigation |
| Lawyer of the Year (2014, 2019) | Judith Ann Pavey | Product Liability Litigation |
| Lawyer of the Year (2017) | Judith Ann Pavey | Legal Malpractice Law-Plaintiff |
Recognized by Best Lawyers in America®
| Peter Starn |
Administrative/Regulatory law |
| Terrence J. O'Toole | Appellate Practice Arbitration Bet-The-Company Litigation Commercial Litigation Litigation-Banking & Finance Litigation-Construction Litigation-Mergers & Acquisition Litigation-Real Estate |
| Kenneth B. Marcus |
Business Organizations |
| Duane R. Fisher | Business Organizations Construction Law Corporate Law Real Estate Law |
| Sharon V. Lovejoy | Appellate Practice Arbitration Commercial Litigation Litigation-Banking & Finance Litigation-Construction Litigation-Environmental Litigation-Real Estate Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law |
| Trevor A. Brown |
Business Organizations |
| Ivan Lui-Kwan | Administrative/Regulatory Law Government Relations Law |
| Judith Ann Pavey |
Commercial Litigation |
| Andrew J. Lautenbach | Commercial Litigation Real Estate Litigation |
| Norman H.Y. Cheng | Real Estate Law |
| Christina N. Ohira | Real Estate Law |
"Top 25" Lawyers in Hawaii, Super Lawyers® List
More “Top 25” attorneys than any other Hawaii Law Firm, (2011,2014)
| Terence J. O’Toole | Business Litigation | 2011 |
| Duane R. Fisher | Real Estate Law | 2014 |
| Kenneth B. Marcus | Real Estate Law | 2011-2012,2014 |
| Trevor A. Brown | Business Litigation | 2015, 2018 |
| Judith A. Pavey | Business Litigation | 2016 |
Selected to the Hawaii Super Lawyers® List
| Peter Starn | Real Estate Law |
| Kenneth B. Marcus | Real Estate Law |
| Duane R. Fisher | Real Estate Law |
| Ivan M. Lui-Kwan | Real Estate Law |
| Norman H.Y. Cheng | Real Estate Law |
| Christina N. Ohira (2017) | Real Estate Law, Rising Star |
| Lindsay E. Orman | Real Estate Law, Rising Star |
| Terence J. O'Toole | Business Litigation |
| Sharon V. Lovejoy | Business Litigation |
| Trevor A. Brown | Business Litigation |
| Judith Ann Pavey | Business Litigation |
| Andrew J. Lautenbach | Business Litigation |
| Stephanie E.W. Thompson (2014, 2015) | Business Litigation, Rising Star |
| Maile S. Miller | Business Litigation, Rising Star |
| Kukui Claydon | Business Litigation, Rising Star |
Chambers USA Leading Lawyers For Business
Litigation, Firm, Band “1”
Real Estate Law, Firm, Band “2”
Corporate Commercial Firm, Band “2”
“Star”, Chambers USA Leading Lawyers for Business
| Terence J. O’Toole | Litigation/General Commercial |
Recognized by Chambers USA Leading Lawyers For Business
| Peter Starn | Real Estate Law, Band 1 |
| Kenneth B. Marcus | Real Estate Law, Band 1 |
| Duane R. Fisher | Real Estate Law, Band 2 |
| Norman H.Y. Cheng | Real Estate Law, Band 3 |
| Peter Starn | Corporate Commercial, Band 2 |
| Kenneth B. Marcus | Corporate Commercial, Band 2 |
| Duane R. Fisher | Corporate Commercial, Band 3 |
| Terence J. O'Toole | Litigation/General Commercial, Star |
| Sharon V. Lovejoy | Litigation/General Commercial, Band 3 |
| Judith Ann Pavey | Litigation/General Commercial, Band 3 |
| Trevor A. Brown | Litigation/General Commercial, Band 3 |
| Andrew J. Lautenbach | Litigation/General Commercial, Up & Coming |
Chambers High Net Worth
Private Wealth Law, Tier 2
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“Top 250 Women in Litigation in the United States”, Benchmark Litigation, (2011-2014)
| Sharon V. Lovejoy | Litigation Star |
Benchmark Litigation
Highly Recommended Firm
| Terence J. O’Toole | Litigation Star |
| Sharon V. Lovejoy | Litigation Star |
| Trevor A. Brown | Litigation Star |
| Judith Ann Pavey | Litigation Star |
| Andrew J. Lautenbach | Future Star |
| Stephanie E.W. Thompson | Future Star |
Benchmark Appellate
Highly Recommended Firm
| Terence J. O'Toole | Appellate Star |
| Sharon V. Lovejoy | Appellate Star |
Benchmark Plaintiff
Highly Recommended Firm
| Terence J. O'Toole | Plaintiff Star |
| Judith Ann Pavey | Plaintiff Star |
2014 “Lifetime Achievement Award” Pacific Edge Magazine
Ivan M. Lui-Kwan
“Women Who Mean Business”, Pacific Business News (2018)
Sharon V. Lovejoy
“Best Places To Work” by Hawaii Business Magazine
