James K Kawahito
About James
Biography
My practice focuses on complex litigation with an emphasis in consumer class actions, wage and hour class actions, contract disputes and unfair competition. I have litigated cases both on behalf and against Fortune 500 companies. In addition, I have handled numerous cases for individual clients. I have also successfully represented clients in appeals before the California Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Since forming Kawahito Westrick LLP in 2008, I have obtained settlements valued in excess of $40 million on behalf of class members. Outside of class actions, my clients have ranged from mixed martial arts stars to large hotel management companies to the oldest competitive darts association in the United States.
I previously clerked for the Honorable David Alan Ezra of the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. Prior to law school, I played basketball at Yale University, and thereafter played four seasons professionally in the Japan Basketball League (JBL).
I currently sit on the board of FIYA, a non-profit organization dedicated to creating youth sports leagues in Southern California.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Hawaii for 17 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 21 years
State: California
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Location
Kawahito Law Group
222 N. Pacific Coast Hwy., Suite 2222, El Segundo, CA, 90245
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James K Kawahito's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Jim for over ten years and highly endorse him in the following practice areas: business litigation, class actions, and employment litigation."
"Jim is a great advisor and attorney. He works with clients to achieve their ultimate goal(s) while keeping costs reasonable. He was a pleasure to work with."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jim is a great attorney and advisor. He is able to grasp the key issues and find solutions where others are not. He also is a true professional - responsive and hard working."
"Jim is a fantastic attorney and a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any civil litigation matter."
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Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2004
Order of the Coif, UCLA School of Law
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Principal, Kawahito Law Group
2008 - Present
Partner, Kawahito Westrick LLP
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Hunton & Williams
2005 - 2006
Law Clerk, Honorable David Alan Ezra - United States District Court for the District of Hawaii
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Paul Hastings Janofksy & Walker, LLP
Associations
Member
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Prevailed on summary judgment and affirmed by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Settlement
Settlement
Education
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Activity
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