Simon Klevansky

Simon Klevansky


Chun Kerr LLP

Recognized since 1999

Honolulu, Hawaii

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

Bet-the-Company Litigation

Litigation - Bankruptcy

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
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Mr. Klevansky’s practice emphasizes commercial law, business litigation, bankruptcy law and reorganization, fraudulent transfers, and creditors’ rights. He counsels corporate and individual clients related to collection and payment of secured and unsecured claims and judgments, foreclosures and other post-judgment remedies through litigation, arbitration and less formal proceedings.

Mr. Klevansky graduated magna cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania, earning a Bachelor's of Arts degree. He later graduated from Stanford Law School (1977) where he earned his juris doctor degree. After graduating from law school, Mr. Klevansky was a law clerk to the Honorable Robert F. Utter of the Washington State Supreme Court, and was a Visiting Fellow for the Center for Law in the Public Interest.

Mr. Klevansky previously served as President and Director of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association. Now an active member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, Mr. Klevansky previously was admitted to the State Bar of California and the Washington State Bar Association, and is admitted to practice in the United States District Courts for the District of Hawaii, the Central District of California, and the Western District of Washington, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is also a member of the American Bar Association and the American Bankruptcy Institute.

Mr. Klevansky has achieved the highest “AV” rating by Martindale Hubbell, is listed in "Hawaii Super Lawyers Magazine" (since 2008), Chambers and Partners USA Guide (as a leading lawyer in Bankruptcy/Restructuring), and in “Best Lawyers in America” since 1995.

Mr. Klevansky has served as a director and vice-president of the Hawaii branch of the International Dyslexia Association.

Contact & Links
Location
  • First Hawaiian Center, Suite 2100
    999 Bishop Street
    Honolulu, HI 96813-4443
Education
  • Stanford University, J.D., graduated 1977
  • University of Pennsylvania, B.A., graduated 1967
Bar Admissions
  • Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association, 1982
Affiliations
  • Hawaii State Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law Section - President and Director (2002-2003)
  • Hawaii State Bar Association - Member
  • American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
Court Admissions
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court of Hawaii
State Clerkships
  • Washington - Supreme Court

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2019 - Litigation - Bankruptcy Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Litigation - Bankruptcy
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Honolulu (2025)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Honolulu (2024)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Honolulu (2019)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Honolulu (2019)
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Honolulu (2017)
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy, Honolulu (2014)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 for work in:
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Bet-the-Company Litigation
  • Litigation - Bankruptcy
Special Focus:
  • Chapter 12
  • Collections
  • Commercial
  • Creditors' Rights
  • Debtors' Rights
  • Foreclosures
  • Litigation
  • Out-of-Court Workouts
  • Real Estate
  • Trustee Representation
  • Workouts and Restructurings

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