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5.0 /5.0
9 Client Reviews
$ 375-720 per hour
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Chase T. Tajima
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About Chase
Biography
Chase Tajima is the managing partner at Trépanier Tajima LLP. Mr. Tajima handles all aspects of civil litigation including prefiling investigation, initial pleadings, discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, negotiations, settlements, trials and appeals in both state and federal courts as well as arbitration proceedings. Mr. Tajima has achieved outstanding success in the courtroom through numerous resolutions in favor of his clients in California, Hawaii, and beyond.
Prior to founding Trépanier Tajima LLP, Mr. Tajima was an associate attorney at Crockett & Associates practicing complex civil litigation in Los Angeles, California. Prior to that, he was an associate at Chun Kerr LLP in Honolulu, Hawaii where he practiced in real estate transactions, commercial leasing, mortgage finance, tax controversy, tax planning, real property tax, and business organizations. There, he achieved a trial victory against the IRS (T.C. Memo 2015-91), litigated a $70 million state tax assessments for a publicly traded hotel company and advised on a $30 million 1031 exchange of fractional condominium interests. He co-authored the 2011 edition of the Limited Liability Company Manual for the Hawaii State Bar Association and was formerly the vice chair of Hawaii State Bar Association’s tax section.
While in law school, he assisted the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office with a successful prosecution of a serial rapist and murderer. Mr. Tajima also served as an intern for Judge David Laro of the United States Tax Court and for the IRS. At Loyola Law School, Mr. Tajima achieved First Honors in his income taxation and ethical lawyering course work and qualified for the Dean’s Honor List. At Georgetown University Law Center, Mr. Tajima graduated with distinction near the top of his class.
Prior to law school, Mr. Tajima worked at an international business consulting firm and, in college, served as a Capitol Hill intern for an esteemed Hawaii Congressman.
2025 Avvo Client's Choice Attorney and Superlawyers Rising Star. Premium aggressive business litigation defense that drives client results.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Litigation
80%
Business
10%
Contracts and Agreements
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in California for 10 years
State: California
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Licensed in Hawaii for 15 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 14 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
Trépanier Tajima LLP
4605 Lankershim Blvd, Suite 540, North Hollywood, CA, 91602
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Posted by Russ | February 04, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Business
Business Litigation Experts
Mr. Chase Tajima and his firm led our complex business litigation ultimately securing $10m+ in judgments, awards, and contracts. Outnumbered and up against some of the world’s largest firms, Mr. Tajima and his firm not only prevailed in international arbitration and litigation, but also did so consis...
Posted by Angie | November 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt
Relentless Advocacy with Amazing Results
Facing Bankruptcy, wrongfully terminated by a state agency after 28 years based on false claims which then evolved into a civil suit against me! I felt hopeless—My former attorney ruthlessly abandoned me and no one else would touch my bleak situation until I found Chase! He responded immediately, act...
Posted by anonymous | November 06, 2025 | Real Estate
Dodged legal proceedings thanks to Chase’s help!
I went to Chase for a consultation regarding issues with my previous Real Estate agent. He offered me great advice on how to approach the situation professionally. Thankfully, his advice allowed us to move forward without legal processing. Thank you, Chase!
Posted by Toni | October 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business
Chase...chases them away!
Chase is great at taking action and resolving issues effectively. The firm are great with responding to requests in a timely manner. As with most entrepreneurs, legal guidance is invaluable. Chase has helped with the resolution of issues that have popped up in my business. He offered practical s...
Posted by anonymous | June 09, 2025
Professional, Supportive, and Trustworthy Consultation Experience
I recently had a consultation with Chase and was very impressed by his professionalism, knowledge, and genuine willingness to help. Even though we didn’t move forward with a formal engagement at this time, I left the conversation feeling more informed and reassured about my situation. Chase took the ...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2022
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2021
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2022 - Present
Managing Partner, Trépanier Tajima LLP
2015 - 2023
Associate, Crockett & Associates
2015 - 2020
Of Counsel, Greenbridge Corporate Counsel
2011 - 2015
Associate, Chun Kerr LLP
Associations
American Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Thomas v. F2-LA, L.P.
Case dismissed
RTI Connectivity Pte., Ltd. v. Gateway Network Connections, LLC, No. 23-00165 LEK-WRP (D. Haw. Sep. 27, 2023).
Win $1.7 million arbitration award
Education
2011
Georgetown University Law Center
LLM in Taxation
2010
Loyola University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
University of Southern California
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2011
Hawaii Bar Association
Limited Liability Company Manual for the Hawaii State Bar Association
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers