Burt T. Lau

Burt T. Lau

Practicing appellate in Honolulu since 1976.

50+
Years practicing
4.4 ★
1 client review
3
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Burt T. Lau is an of counsel based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Environmental, and General. Burt has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Based in
Honolulu, HI
Experience
over 50 years
Known for
Appellate · Environmental · General
  • Handles Appellate, Environmental, and General matters from Honolulu, HI.
  • Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with BV Distinguished.

About Burt T. Lau: Burt T. Lau is an of counsel based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Appellate, Environmental, and General. Burt has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law. Rated 4.4 out of 5 from 1 client review.

Areas of practice

Practice focus

Burt T. Lau represents clients in Honolulu, Hawaii across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.

Biography

About Burt T. Lau

Mr. Lau brings with him a wealth of experience in government practice both at a county and state level. He has worked in the State Legislature and served as the Judiciary Committee Clerk for the Judiciary Committee in the 1978 Constitutional Convention. From 1981 to 1988, Mr. Lau served as a Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City and County of Honolulu representing, among others, the City personnel office in various labor and workers compensation matters. From 1988 to 1991, Mr. Lau served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Hawaii representing the State affordable housing agency in the initial development of the Villages of Kapolei.

Community Involvement

Outside of the office, Mr. Lau has been active in the City's Neighborhood Board Program, served as a board member and officer of the nonprofit Hawaii Committee for Humanities and served as the Hawaii alumni recruiting coordinator for Colgate University. He is a member of the Hawaii and Wisconsin State Bar Associations.

Credentials

Education

  • University of Wisconsin-Madison

    J.D. · 1976

  • Colgate University

    B.A. · 1973

Jurisdictions

Bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1977 · ACTIVE

  • Hawaii

    1977 · ACTIVE

  • Wisconsin

    1976 · ACTIVE

Recognition

Awards & honors

  • BV Distinguished

Affiliations

Professional memberships

  • Professional Associations and Licenses Since he joined Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda in 1991, Mr

    membership

  • As part of his representation of various development groups, Mr

    membership

  • Lau has advised and represented clients on a number of title matters, including petitions before the State Land Court and work in major purchase and sales transactions

    membership

Locations

Office locations

Main office

Kobayashi, Sugita & Goda LLP, Attorneys at Law

999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600

Honolulu, HI 96813

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Client feedback

What clients say about Burt T. Lau

4.4

1 client review

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Common questions

  • What areas of law does Burt T. Lau practice?

    Burt T. Lau focuses on Appellate, Environmental, General, Government, and Real Estate.

  • Where is Burt T. Lau located?

    Burt T. Lau primarily serves clients in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an office at 999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600.

  • How experienced is Burt T. Lau?

    Burt T. Lau has 50 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1976.

  • Is Burt T. Lau a verified attorney?

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  • How can I schedule a consultation with Burt T. Lau?

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