Robert S. Katz

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)

Honolulu, Hawaii

58+ years experience

Torkildson Katz, A Law Corporation

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

808-523-6000

https://www.torkildson.com/our-attorneys/robert-s-katz/

Topa Financial Center Building, 15th Floor, 700 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI 96813-4187

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Bio

Robert Katz, Director, has been practicing law in Hawaii for over 40 years. During that time he has counseled and represented Hawaii, Mainland and International based clients in both the private and public sectors in antitrust, business, employment and labor and health care transactions and litigation. Mr. Katz has appeared successfully before Hawaii and federal administrative agencies, arbitrators and Hawaii and federal courts. He has also represented both public and private Hawaii, mainland and international base companies in labor negotiations. Mr. Katz is an original and continuing co-editor of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce's Desk Manual for Employers and its Model Employer Handbook.Practice Areas: Labor and Employment, Employment Litigation, Health Care, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations Robert Katz, Director, has been practicing law in Hawaii for over 40 years. During that time he has counseled and represented Hawaii, Mainland and International based clients in both the private and public sectors in antitrust, business, employment and labor and health care transactions and litigation. Mr. Katz is an original and continuing co-editor of the Hawaii Chamber of Commerce's Desk Manual for Employers and its Model Employer Handbook. Practice Areas: Labor and Employment, Employment Litigation, Health Care, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Labor Law - Management, Honolulu (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Litigation - Labor and Employment, Honolulu (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Employment Law - Management, Honolulu (2014)
Recognized: Employment Law - Management
Recognized: Health Care Law
Recognized: Labor Law - Management
Recognized: Litigation - Labor and Employment
Special Focus: Antitrust
Special Focus: Arbitration and Mediation
Special Focus: Corporate
Special Focus: Employee Benefits
Special Focus: Employment
Special Focus: Hospitals
Special Focus: Litigation
Special Focus: Management
Special Focus: Medical Staff Law
Special Focus: Physicians
College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Listed in Best Lawyers, Chamber's and Who's Who since inception
Served as Co-Chair of the ABA's Employment and Labor Subcommittee on Antitrust and Labor
First attorney from Hawaii elected to the College of Labor and Employment Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1983

Education

University of Michigan, J.D., graduated 1967
Rutgers University–Camden, B.A., graduated 1964

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Reviews

Mary Parker

2 weeks ago

A pillar of wisdom and practical counsel for our business

Our company faced a complex, multi-faceted dispute involving employment practices and commercial contract interpretation. We were referred to Mr. Katz at Torkildson Katz. From our first meeting, his depth of experience—over 58 years in practice, with deep roots in Hawaii—was immediately evident. He didn't just see the legal issues; he understood the broader business implications and Hawaii's unique professional landscape. His counsel was strategic, clear, and always grounded in a remarkable breadth of knowledge from his general practice. The recent recognition of his peers speaks volumes. Mr. Katz guided us to a resolution that protected our operations and reputation. He is the trusted advisor every business needs.