Craig G. Nakamura, Attorney

Craig G. Nakamura concentrates in the areas of real estate and general corporate law. Mr. Nakamura has extensive experience in civil litigation, construction disputes, labor and employment law, arbitration and probate law.

Representative Matters

Leasing Represents landlords, tenants and property management companies in lease transactions including shopping centers, ground leases, warehouses, offices and residential leases. Work involves drafting and negotiating lease documents, negotiating debt cure, filing eviction actions and collection of debts.

Restaurants Worked with numerous restaurants, including international chains and franchises in all aspects of starting businesses on Maui, including leasing, various construction permits, liquor licensing and mechanics liens.

Real Estate Litigation Represents numerous individuals and companies in real property disputes including quiet title and partitions, boundary disputes, accretion, easements, construction contracts, building defects, mechanics liens and realtor claims. Represented commercial lessors in cases involving bankruptcy filing by retail lessees. Worked to assure payment of post-petition rents and return of lease premises or assignment of lease.

Real Property Development Represents developers in all phases of project management. Work involves land use concerns, planning and approval of subdivisions, licensing and permitting requirements at the state and local levels, and community relations.

Licenses and Permits Assists clients in obtaining a wide variety of licenses and permits from government agencies, including liquor licenses, commercial harbor licenses, conditional use permits, shoreline setback variances, historic district permits, conservation district use permits and special management area use permits, among others.

Corporate All phases of corporate work including purchases and sales of large and small companies, formation and continuing representation of all types of entities. Advising board of directors on fiduciary duties, and handling of shareholders meetings. Representation in disputes and litigation among shareholders, partners and buyers/sellers of businesses.

Banks Assists banks, other financial institutions and individuals with enforcement of promissory notes from borrowers. Provided advice, documentation and negotiation prior to and during collection and foreclosure proceedings.

Labor and Employment Law Represents employers in cases involving employment discrimination, immigration, safety and health, personnel manuals, employee benefits, independent contractors, wage and hour law and wrongful termination.

Probate/Guardianships Assists with the administering of estates of various sizes, including will contests, and establishing guardianships for minors and others needing assistance.

Personal Injury Represents both plaintiffs and defendants in numerous personal injury actions including automobile accidents, premises liability, professional malpractice and products liability.

Ship Purchases Assists clients in the acquisition and sale of ships, including foreign built and U.S. built vessels. Work involved the negotiation and documentation of assets purchase as well as transfer of commercial harbor licenses.

Affiliations

• Maui County Bar Association
• Hawaii State Bar Association
• State Bar of California (Admitted to Practice - Inactive Status)