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Simon Klevansky represents clients in Honolulu, Hawaii across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
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About Simon Klevansky
Mr. Klevansky’s practice emphasizes commercial law, business litigation, bankruptcy law and reorganization, fraudulent transfers, and creditors’ rights. He counsels corporate and individual clients related to collection and payment of secured and unsecured claims and judgments, foreclosures and other post-judgment remedies through litigation, arbitration and less formal proceedings.
Mr. Klevansky graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor's of Arts degree. He later graduated from Stanford Law School (1977) where he earned his juris doctor degree. After graduating from law school, Mr. Klevansky was a law clerk to the Honorable Robert F. Utter of the Washington State Supreme Court, and was a Visiting Fellow for the Center for Law in the Public Interest.Mr. Klevansky previously served as President and Director of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association. Now an active member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, Mr. Klevansky previously was admitted to the State Bar of California and the Washington State Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the District of Hawaii, the Central District of California, and the Western District of Washington, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Mr. Klevansky has achieved the highest “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell, is listed in "Hawaii Super Lawyers Magazine" (since 2008), Chambers and Partners USA Guide (as a leading lawyer in Bankruptcy/Restructuring), and in “Best Lawyers in America” since 1995.
Mr. Klevansky has served as a director and vice-president of the Hawaii branch of the International Dyslexia Association.
Credentials
Education
Stanford University
J.D. · 1977
University of Pennsylvania
B.A. · 1967
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Hawaii, Hawaii State
1982 · ACTIVE
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Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Honolulu)
2025
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Honolulu)
2024
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Honolulu)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Honolulu)
2019
Lawyer of the Year — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law (Honolulu)
2017
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Bankruptcy (Honolulu)
2014
Best Lawyers in America — Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Bankruptcy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chapter 12
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Collections
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Creditors' Rights
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Debtors' Rights
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Foreclosures
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Out-of-Court Workouts
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trustee Representation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workouts and Restructurings
2026
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What areas of law does Simon Klevansky practice?
Simon Klevansky focuses on Bankruptcy and Litigation.
Where is Simon Klevansky located?
Simon Klevansky primarily serves clients in Honolulu, Hawaii, with an office at 999 Bishop Street.
How experienced is Simon Klevansky?
Simon Klevansky has 44 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1982.
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