John L. Knorek

Recognized by Best Lawyers^® since 2007.

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

(808) 523-6000

Firm: Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, A.L.C.

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Overview

Firm

Torkildson, Katz, Hetherington, Harris & Knorek, A.L.C.

Years In Practice

Phone Number (808) 523-6000

John L. Knorek, a Director at the firm, provides counsel and representation to large and small employers in all aspects of employment and wrongful discharge law. His practice also includes collective bargaining negotiations, affirmative action compliance, mediation and arbitration. He provides training to businesses on employment discrimination and preventative personnel practices, including family leave, disability law and sexual harassment. Mr. Knorek is a founding 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, Employment Compliance, Labor Relations

What legal services does this lawyer offer?

Affirmative Action Plans

Business Management

Employment Law - Management

Labor Law - Management

Litigation - Labor and Employment

Bar Admissions

Hawaii

Admitted in 1981

United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

Admitted in 1981

United States District Court for the District of Hawaii

Admitted in 1981

Awards

Lawyer of the Year recognition for John L. Knorek

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers^® for:

Employment Law - Management, Honolulu (2021)

Labor Law - Management, Honolulu (2017)

Employment Law - Management, Honolulu (2015)

2016 Top Rated Lawyer in Labor & Employment
Best Lawyers in America
Hawaii's Best Lawyers
Chambers USA Client's Guide
Super Lawyers for Employment and Labor Law

Organizations & Affiliations

Blood Bank of Hawaii

Boards of Hospice Hawaii

Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii, Workplace Environment and Competitiveness Committee

Le Jardin Academy

Mid-Pacific Country Club

Society of Human Resources Management - Hawaii

The Pacific Club

Education

Georgetown University, J.D.

Graduated 1981

University of Cincinnati, B.A. and M.P.A.

Graduated 1978

Contact Details and Office Locations

Office: (808) 523-6000

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

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813-4187

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