John R. Aube

Banking and Finance Law

5.0 (1 reviews)

Honolulu, Hawaii

48+ years experience

Kobayashi Sugita & Goda LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

808-544-8300

https://www.ksglaw.com/attorneys/john-r-aube

999 Bishop Street, Suite 2600, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Bio

John R. Aube is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law.John R., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. John R. Aube is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law.John R., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. John R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Hawaii

State Capital

Honolulu

Highest Court

Hawaii Supreme Court

Bar Association

Hawaii State Bar Association

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$450/hr

Fee Model Notes

Hourly or flat-fee billing is common.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Banking and Finance Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Honolulu (2024)
Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Honolulu (2022)
Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Honolulu (2019)
Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Honolulu (2017)
Lawyer of the Year: Banking and Finance Law, Honolulu (2011)
Recognized: Banking and Finance Law
Practice Area: Commercial Finance Law
Special Focus: Asset-Based Lending
Special Focus: Commercial Finance
Special Focus: Construction Finance
Special Focus: Letters of Credit
Special Focus: Loan Documentation
Special Focus: Mortgage
Special Focus: Real Estate
Special Focus: Uniform Commercial Code

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006

Education

Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1977
University of Notre Dame, graduated 1974

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Reviews

Shirley Peterson

3 months ago

A Master of Banking Law with Unmatched Experience

After a complex commercial loan restructuring, our company needed counsel with deep expertise. John Aube’s nearly five decades of practice, particularly his recognized focus in Banking and Finance Law, were immediately evident. He guided us through intricate regulatory details with a clarity that only comes from his Stanford-honed legal mind and vast experience. The outcome was not only favorable but strategically sound. His recent 'Lawyer of the Year' accolades are well-deserved. For high-stakes financial matters in Hawaii, he is simply the best.