Steven J.T. Chow - a Honolulu, Hawaii (HI) Litigation Lawyer

Honolulu Litigation Lawyer

Updated: 03/02/2026

Areas of Practice

Litigation 80%
Mediations 10%
Arbitrations 10%

Litigation: 80%

Attorney Information

Overview

Admitted to Hawaii State Bar Association in 1981; University of Hawaii, Manoa, 1978; William S. Richardson School of Law, J.D., 1981. Licensed to practice in all Courts in the State of Hawaii; U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Fujiyama, Duffy & Fujiyama (1981 -1994), Matsumoto LaFountaine & Chow (1994 to 1999), The Pacific Law Group, AAL, ALC (1999 to 2021). Member, American Bar Association, Hawaii State Bar Association (Board of Directors 2001 - Present), Arbitrator, Hawaii Court Annexed Arbitration Program (1987 - Present), Hawaii Defense Lawyers Association (1987 - Present), Defense Research Institute (1981 - Present), Adjunct Professor of Law, William S. Richardson School of Law, Pre-trial Litigation (1998 -2004), Coordinator/Instructor, People's Law School, Wahiawa Adult Community School (1992-1996), Vice Chair/Board Member, State of Hawaii Board of Chiropractic Examiners (1997-2005), Chair/Board Member, State of Hawaii, Motor Vehicle Repair Licensing Board (2006-2014), Vice-Chair/Board Member, State of Hawaii, Motor Vehicle Industry Licensing Board (2014-Present), Phi Delta Phi, Richardson Inn, Charter and Lifetime Member (1979 - Present), YLD "Justice Award", 2003, Hawaii State Bar Association "President's Award", 2011. Highest "AV" Professional Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory.

Mr. Chow's experience includes handling all aspects of a civil dispute including discovery, negotiation and settlement, trial, arbitrations and mediation. Practice areas past and present include personal injury, contractual disputes, construction litigation, lease disputes, ADA liability, wrongful termination, sexual discrimination/harassment, Civil Rights litigation and Trust disputes. Mr. Chow has participated as a panel member for the Statewide Training for Arbitrators on all islands and has been a panel speaker and program facilitator for the Hawaii State Bar Association Bench-Bar Conferences and Forums on civil litigation from 2012 to present.

Awards and Honors

Honors

Hawaii State Bar Association, Justice Award, 2003
Hawaii State Bar Association, Presidents Award, 2011

Education

Legal Education
- University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1981
  J.D.
Non Legal Education
- University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, 1978
  B.A.
  Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

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Partner
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Past Positions

Fujiyama Duffy & Fujiyama, Partner, 1981 - 1995
The Pacific Law Group, Partner, 1995 - 2021

Languages

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English
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Classes and Seminars

Pretrial Litigation, William Richardson Law, 1988 - 2004

Pro Bono Activities

Hawaii State Bar Association, 2000 - Present

Representative Clients

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First Insurance Company of Hawaii
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DB Insurance, USA
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Hawaiian Telephone
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G4S Security
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Published Works

Articles

Bell, Chow, McWhinnie and Paul: Taking and Defending Depositions in Hawaii, 2001
Chow, Devens, Hunsaker and Van Etten: Auto Insurance Law and Accident Litigation in Hawaii, 2003

Bar Admissions

Hawaii, 1981
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1981
U.S. District Court District of Hawaii, 1981

Other Affiliations

American Bar Association, 1981 - Present
Defense Research Institute, 1981 - Present
Hawaii Defense Lawyers Association, 1988 - Present

Fraternities and Sororities

Phi Delta Phi

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Contact

Honolulu, HI

Topa Financial Tower. Bishop Street Tower
700 Bishop Street Suite 2003
Honolulu, HI 96813

Directions

Phone: (808) 533-4300

Fax: (808) 531-7585

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