Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher is proud to announce that firm attorneys have been selected for inclusion to the 2020 Chambers and Partners USA, Leading Lawyers for Business list. This year the firm has nine attorneys recognized by Chambers USA.
Additionally, the firm has reached the upper tiers of the rankings, Tier 1 being the best, of ten levels. The Litigation team has been ranked Tier 1, followed by the Real Estate and Corporate/Commercial teams ranked Tier 2.
Terence “Terry” O’Toole has once again been named a “Star”, an accolade reserved for the lawyers with exceptional recommendations in their field. Mr. O'Toole has achieved this accolade for 9 consecutive years since 2012.
Terence J. O'Toole, Litigation Director
Andrew J. Launtenbach has moved from "Up and Coming" to Band 3.
Andrew J. Lautenbach, Director
Chambers & Client Comments
Real Estate Law, Tier 1
Corporate Commercial, Tier 2
"One client notes: "He provided me with excellent legal advice and produced outstanding legal documents for very complex transactions." Market observers say that "he has a stellar reputation in the state of Hawaii."
"is well regarded for his real estate expertise and focus on the hotel industry. His extensive experience also encompasses corporate finance and M&A."
Litigation, Star
"is a market-leading attorney whose extensive civil disputes practice draws on impressive trial experience. Interviewees commend his "exceptional"litigation capabilities, and describe him as a "first-rate lawyer with a lot of experience."
Real Estate Law, Tier 1
"is at the forefront of the Hawaiian real estate market, with industry sources describing him as "very knowledgeable and active." He is also singled out for his considerable expertise in handling matters in the hospitality and leisure space. His widely admired practice includes advising on acquisitions, divestitures and the development of real estate projects."
Real Estate Law, Tier 2
Corporate Commercial, Tier 3
"is highly regarded for his experience in sizable real estate transactions. He also offers expertise in construction law matters."
"is noted for his expertise in construction law, corporate finance, acquisition financing and restructuring of hotels."
Litigation, Tier 2
"recommended as a "solid, thoughtful and appropriately aggressive litigator."
Litigation, Tier 3
From Chambers and Partners: "Market sources praise him as "very knowledgeable," noting that "he does excellent work. He's talented, smart and hard-working."
Litigation, Tier 3
"offers expertise in both civil litigation and corporate transactions, including restructurings. "He's an exceptional litigator," says a peer. "He is a very smart and creative problem solver and strategist."
Litigation, Band 3
From Chambers and Partners:"One of the younger rising stars," Andrew Lautenbach is "committed to clients and cases, writes beautifully and knows how to put together a case." Clients consider him "personable, attentive, hard-working, diplomatic and very effective."
Real Estate Law, Tier 3
From Chambers and Partners:"...is a very active attorney who is considered "extremely smart, diligent and responsive" by the clients he serves. His work in hotel and general commercial land acquisitions leads sources to describe him as a "deal-making attorney who pays attention to the details."
From Chambers and Partners: What are the Chambers rankings?
Bands 1-6
Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked in bands from 1 (highest)-6 (lowest) and being ranked in any band is a significant achievement. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include:
-Technical legal ability
-Professional conduct
-Client service
-Commercial astuteness
-Diligence
-Commitment
-Other qualities most valued by the client (for further description of these please see methodology above)