Ms. Nakasaka has been a serial entrepreneur for over 37 years. She's been an attorney since December of 1996. She has been a real estate investor for over 30 years. Ms. Nakasaka has extensive real estate investing experience and has been actively involved in multi-million dollar real estate development projects.
Her initial experience as an attorney has been in intellectual property law. Ms. Nakasaka has consulted innumerable businesses with trademarks; trade secrets; and copyrights. She has also assisted start-up businesses with everything from business plans to obtaining funding from angel investors as well as venture capitalists.
In November of 2004, Ms. Nakasaka, with the assistance of a co-counsel, argued and submitted to theUnited States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit regarding a complex trademark infringement case in which there was a successful jury verdict of $5.9 million. That argument became a published opinion: Watec Co., Ltd. v. Liu, 403 F. 3d 645 - Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit 2005
Ms. Nakasaka believes in pragmatic approaches to complex issues. She considers resolving matters expeditiously and amicably to the extent possible. She understands that litigations are costly and can be mentally taxing to the client, and she resorts to litigation only after careful consideration that it is in the best interest of the client.
Effective January of 2021, she has decided to leave litigation and focus only on Estate Planning and Asset Protection. She currently works with Inter Vivos, PLLC with head office in Utah.
Practice areas
Exemption Planning, California Private Retirement Plan for Asset Protection, Wills, Advance Health Care Directive, Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, Living Will, Special Needs Trust, Dynasty Trust.
25 years
Asset Protection; Asset Layering; Equity Stripping; Close Corporation; Charging Order as Sole Remedy
25 years
Revocable Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, Dynasty Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Gun Trusts, Pet Trusts, Intentionally Defective Grantor Trust, Irrevocable Life Insurance Trust
25 years
Medical Power of Attorney, Financial Power of Attorney, Durable Power of Attorney, Springing Power of Attorney
25 years
Do Not Resuscitate, Guardian of Minor's Person and Estate, Pour-Over Wills, Last Testament
25 years
Languages spoken
English, Japanese
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 1996 | 02/07/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2020 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2019 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2018 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2017 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2016 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2015 |
Certification of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2014 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2013 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2012 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2011 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles County Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2010 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2009 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2008 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2007 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program | 2006 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Bet Tzedek Legal Services | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Law Office | 1996 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Toastmasters International | Area Governor | 2009 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Asset Protection Strategies | How to Protect your Assets | 2021 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Pepperdine University School of Law | Mediating Litigated Cases | 2007 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Toastmasters International | Criminal Defense | 2010 |
Small Business Administration | Entity Formation | 2000 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Watec Co. Ltd. v. Watec Company America | Jury verdict of $5.9 million |
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Michael Doland, Business Attorney on May 10, 2021
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Although fairly new to Avvo, it is immediately obvious that the answers of Ms. Nakasaka are accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client should look for when hiring a lawyer.
Inga Middleton, Unknown Attorney on May 6, 2021
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I endorse this Chananel H. Nakasaka as an attorney. She is dedicated, prompt with any answers, hard working, and committed to achieving the goals of her clients. She puts others first, and has been known to drop everything for someone in an emergency. She is fair and professional. I highly recommend her! With Ms. Nakasaka, you will not go wrong.
Michael Doland, Business Attorney on May 10, 2021
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Although fairly new to Avvo, it is immediately obvious that the answers of Ms. Nakasaka are accurate, full of analysis and customized to the needs of the Avvo askers. These are exactly the qualities that every client should look for when hiring a lawyer.
Inga Middleton, Unknown Attorney on May 6, 2021
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I endorse this Chananel H. Nakasaka as an attorney. She is dedicated, prompt with any answers, hard working, and committed to achieving the goals of her clients. She puts others first, and has been known to drop everything for someone in an emergency. She is fair and professional. I highly recommend her! With Ms. Nakasaka, you will not go wrong.
Josef Sadat, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 15, 2017
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Is there anything Ms. Nakasaka can't do? I think not. She's everything you want in a lawyer....brilliant, kind, and motivated!
Benjamin Kanani, Business Attorney on Mar 29, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Donald Serafano, Criminal defense Attorney on May 24, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer.
Lavonna Hayashi, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 28, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. She give her clients personal attention and advocates on their behalf.
Francis Cowhig, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 31, 2015
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Ms. Nakasaka is highly respected within the legal community, and I am happy to recommend her to anyone needing an attorney.
John Mitchell, Litigation Attorney on Aug 17, 2015
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I had the opportunity to work directly with Attorney Nakasaka on a litigated civil matter. She is efficient, reliable, competent and a friendly attorney with whom I was able to achieve a settlement on a very difficult case. She worked wonders on my case and could probably achieve great results on your case.
Jill Hiraizumi, Employment and labor Attorney on Nov 22, 2014
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Ms. Nakasaka and I sat on opposite sides of an employment matter. We worked very well together to settle the matter expeditiously. She was very professional and had the utmost civility. I endorse this lawyer.
Shahin Kahroba, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 15, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with Keila on several matters and in every instance, I saw firsthand how knowledgeable and proactive she is. I learned a great deal from her and I look forward to my next opportunity to work side-by-side with her.
Thomas Dunlap, Employment and labor Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
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I have worked with and known Keila for years and truly appreciate her dedication and experience. She brings rare outside business knowledge to the table in a proactive way for the benefit of her clients.
J.C. Flores, Business Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Nakasaka, who speaks Japanese, is a great business lawyer. She is a fierce advocate, in particular for the needs of small business owners.
Marc Weitz, Business Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
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Keila is a tough and thorough attorney. She is a complete professional and a pleasure to work with.
Kirk Tarman, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 13, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Keila is an extremely competent, and well respected attorney. I have always appreciated her commitment to her clients and her job.
Bobby Shamuilian, Criminal defense Attorney on May 29, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms Nakasaka has always been a women of her word, professional and very knowledgeable. She knows the courts, DA's and the "Legal" Network. I look forward to working with her in the future.
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