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

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


Years In Practice

41


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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