Thomas E. Christensen

Profile

Thomas brings a wide range of legal experiences to his practice with Settle Meyer Law, from legal clerkships with esteemed judges to apprenticeships where he helped Hawaii businesses get off the ground. Prior to joining Settle Meyer Law, Thomas served as a Judicial Extern for the Honorable Karen T. Nakasone of the First Circuit Court of Hawaiʻi, and the Honorable Lawrence M. Reifurth of the Hawaiʻi Intermediate Court of Appeals. Thomas also gained hands on experience assisting clients through the University of Hawaii’s Entrepreneurship and Small Business Clinic, where he helped Hawaii navigate various legal issues.

Thomas’s diverse experiences make him well-suited to being a key team player at Settle Meyer Law. Thomas assists a variety of clients, from real estate developers to entrepreneurs, from apparel retailers to hoteliers, and government contractors to musicians. Thomas brings to his practice the adaptability, knowledge and local experience that matters to his clients.

Areas of Focus

• Real Estate Project Development
• Community Planning and Affordable Housing Development Law
• Commercial Leasing & Lending
• Business Planning & Development
• Intellectual Property
• Data Privacy & Internet Law
• Litigation

Bar Admissions

• Hawai‘i State Bar Association

Education

• William S. Richardson School of Law at University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa
  Juris Doctor, cum laude
• University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa,
  Bachelor of Arts in History, Deans List

Professional and Community Associations

• University of Hawaiʻi Alumni Association
• NAIOP Commercial Real Estate Development Association