About Dan Ko
Dan Ko Obuhanych earned his law degree from the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaiʻi in 1998. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa in 1994. Those island years shaped a practical sense of law that followed him into practice. He left law school with a clear set of tools: legal research, courtroom preparation and an ability to translate complex rules into plain language for clients.
His resume includes time at Fenwick & West LLP. That experience exposed him to matters requiring coordinated work across state lines. He has practiced in both California and Hawaii, and he brings the procedural knowledge that comes from working in two distinct legal communities. Colleagues describe him as steady in the mechanics of case preparation and attentive to the detail work that underpins litigation or transactional matters.
Admission to practice in California and Hawaii allows him to move between different court systems and regulatory frameworks. He draws on that dual admission when advising clients who operate or own assets on both islands and the mainland. He handles filings, compliance tasks and negotiations that must reflect local law while responding to broader business concerns. He is comfortable drafting court documents and managing the day-to-day steps that keep a matter on track.
Clients working with him can expect a methodical approach. He prioritizes clear communication and practical scheduling. He tends to break complicated matters into manageable steps. That makes deadlines easier to meet and keeps opposing counsel from gaining procedural advantage. He also places importance on client education; he explains options and likely outcomes so people can make informed decisions rather than react to surprises.
Outside of direct client work he has maintained ties to the legal community across both states. He keeps current on rule changes and local practice customs. Those habits smooth transitions when a matter crosses jurisdictional lines. He currently maintains a practice that serves clients in both California and Hawaii.
