Harry Y. Oda

Harry Y. Oda

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

5.0 (1 reviews)
Honolulu, Hawaii
38+ years experience
Kobayashi Sugita & Goda LLP
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999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600, Honolulu, HI 96813
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Bio

Harry Y. Oda is a partner in the firm's Honolulu office, concentrating his practice in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, estate planning, pension, probate and taxation. Mr. Oda is a member of both the Hawaii and California Bar and has been practicing law since 1987. He was again selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, for Trusts and Estates, and for Litigation - Trusts and Estates; he has been listed in The Best Lawyers since 2010. In 2013, he was named Lawyer of the Year - Hawai`i - for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, by the publication.Representative MattersQualified Retirement Plans Draft and amend profit sharing plans, money purchase pension plans, 401(k) plans and target benefit plans. Represent plan administrators in audits conducted by both the IRS and DOL, concerning and involving qualified retirement plans.Employee Stock Ownership Plans Assist in structuring the succession of closely held corporations through tax deferred sale of stock to ESOPs and ESOP repurchase obligations.Qualified Domestic Relations Orders Prepare qualified domestic relations orders for assignment benefits under qualified retirement plans. Advise plan administrators as to issues concerning the enforcement and qualification of domestic relations orders.Public Sector Retirement Plans Advise public sector in the design maintenance, administration and fiduciary obligations relating to public sector retirement plans.Estate Planning Prepare estate plans for individuals to allow for the transfer of wealth to future generations with special consideration for the transfer of qualified retirement benefits.Trust Advise trustees on issues relating to fiduciary duties and proper management of trust funds and provide day-to-day operations advice. Work includes advising both trustees and beneficiaries of their rights under trust agreements.Trust Litigation Assist in the representation of both trustees and beneficiaries in disputed trust accountings. Structure workouts as among beneficiaries for the termination and final distributions of trusts.DistinctionsSelected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, for Employee Benefts (ERISA) Law, for Trusts and Estates, and for Litigation - Trusts and Estates; he has been listed in The Best Lawyers since 2010. In 2013, he was named the Lawyer of the Year - Hawai`i - for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law by the publication.AffiliationsHawai`i State Bar AssociationState Bar of California (Admitted to Practice - Inactive Status) Harry Y. Oda is a partner in the firm's Honolulu office, concentrating his practice in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, estate planning, pension, probate and taxation. Mr. Oda is a member of both the Hawaii and California Bar and has been practicing law since 1987. He was again selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, for Trusts and Estates, and for Litigation - Trusts and Estates; he has been listed in The Best Lawyers since 2010. In 2013, he was named Lawyer of the Year - Hawai`i - for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, by the publication.Representative MattersQualified Retirement Plans Draft and amend profit sharing plans, money purchase pension plans, 401(k) plans and target benefit plans. Represent plan administrators in audits conducted by both the IRS and DOL, concerning and involving qualified retirement plans.Employee Stock Ownership Plans Assist in structuring the succession of closely held corporations through tax deferred sale of stock to ESOPs and ESOP repurchase obligations.Qualified Domestic Relations Orders Prepare qualified domestic relations orders for assignment benefits under qualified retirement plans. Advise plan administrators as to issues concerning the enforcement and qualification of domestic relations orders.Public Sector Retirement Plans Advise public sector in the design maintenance, administration and fiduciary obligations relating to public sector retirement plans.Estate Planning Prepare estate plans for individuals to allow for the transfer of wealth to future generations with special consideration for the transfer of qualified retirement benefits.Trust Advise trustees on issues relating to fiduciary duties and proper management of trust funds and provide day-to-day operations advice. Work includes advising both trustees and beneficiaries of their rights under trust agreements.Trust Litigation Assist in the representation of both trustees and beneficiaries in disputed trust accountings. Structure workouts as among beneficiaries for the termination and final distributions of trusts.DistinctionsSelected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, for Employee Benefts (ERISA) Law, for Trusts and Estates, and for Litigation - Trusts and Estates; he has been listed in The Best Lawyers since 2010. In 2013, he was named the Lawyer of the Year - Hawai`i - for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law by the publication.AffiliationsHawai`i State Bar AssociationState Bar of California (Admitted to Practice - Inactive Status) Harry Y. Oda is a partner in the firm's Honolulu office, concentrating his practice in the areas of corporate law, commercial transactions, estate planning, pension, probate and taxation. Mr. Oda is a member of both the Hawaii and California Bar and has been practicing law since 1987. Represent plan administrators in audits conducted by both the IRS and DOL, concerning and involving qualified retirement plans. Employee Stock Ownership Plans Assist in structuring the succession of closely held corporations through tax deferred sale of stock to ESOPs and ESOP repurchase obligations. Qualified Domestic Relations Orders Prepare qualified domestic relations orders for assignment benefits under qualified retirement plans. Advise plan administrators as to issues concerning the enforcement and qualification of domestic relations orders. Public Sector Retirement Plans Advise public sector in the design maintenance, administration and fiduciary obligations relating to public sector retirement plans. Estate Planning Prepare estate plans for individuals to allow for the transfer of wealth to future generations with special consideration for the transfer of qualified retirement benefits. Trust Advise trustees on issues relating to fiduciary duties and proper management of trust funds and provide day-to-day operations advice. Work includes advising both trustees and beneficiaries of their rights under trust agreements. Trust Litigation Assist in the representation of both trustees and beneficiaries in disputed trust accountings. Structure workouts as among beneficiaries for the termination and final distributions of trusts. Distinctions Affiliations

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Awards & Recognition

  • Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Honolulu (2021)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Honolulu (2020)
  • Lawyer of the Year: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Honolulu (2013)
  • Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Recognized: Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Recognized: Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
  • Recognized: Litigation - Trusts and Estates
  • Recognized: Trusts and Estates
  • Practice Area: Litigation - ERISA
  • Lawyer of the Year—Hawaii—Employee Benefits (ERISA) 2013, The Best Lawyers in America

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2010

Education

  • University of the Pacific, J.D., graduated 1987
  • University of California - Los Angeles, BA

Reviews

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Larry Baker

2 weeks ago

A Trusted Advisor for Our Family Business and Estate Planning

After 38 years of practice, Harry Oda possesses a rare depth of knowledge that was immediately apparent. Our situation involved navigating the complex intersection of corporate structure for our family-owned restaurant and creating a cohesive estate plan that addressed both business succession and personal assets. Mr. Oda’s dual recognition in Employee Benefits and Closely Held Companies law was not just an award on a wall; it translated directly into strategic, tax-efficient solutions for our pension plan and ownership transition. He guided us through commercial agreements with suppliers and a detailed trust, all with remarkable clarity. His approach at Kobayashi Sugita & Goda is both meticulous and genuinely compassionate. We never felt like just another case file. Thanks to his expertise, we have peace of mind knowing our business legacy and family’s future are securely structured. He is the definitive expert we needed.

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