Chase Tajima

The managing partner of Trépanier Tajima LLP, in North Hollywood, Chase Tajima is an adept and proficient attorney known across the state of California for his courtroom skills. A business litigator, his focus lies on commercial disputes involving contracts, loans, leases, partnerships, corporations, LLCs, executives, tax, inverse condemnation, and eminent domain. Mr. Tajima has broad experience in a variety of industries including real estate, shopping centers, condominiums, hotels, telecommunications, data centers, submarine cable systems, restaurants, tour operators, RV park, religious organizations, real estate investment trusts, and healthcare.After graduating from the University of Southern California Marshall School of Business with his bachelor’s degree in 2007, Mr. Tajima joined the Loyola Marymount University Loyola Law School and earned his Juris Doctor in 2010. While at the university, he interned with the Honorable Judge David Laro and also at the United States Tax Court. A year later, in 2011, he graduated with distinction from Georgetown Law, obtaining his Master of Laws degree in taxation.Mr. Tajima was issued his legal license to practice law in California in 2015 and has been actively advocating and litigating cases for his clients in both federal and state courts. He began his legal journey as an associate attorney at a Honolulu-based firm, where he honed his skills in business and real estate litigation. He found his feet early in his career and has played an instrumental part in numerous complex business cases. A few of his notable cases are the following:Represented a famous RV park in Northern California against the California Department of Transportation and achieved a $1.4 million settlement for the substantial property damages and loss of land value.A resounding win against a Beverly Hills home developer for breaching the construction agreements and was ruled to pay $8 million to the owner of the defective houses.Resolved a $70 million excise tax assessment for a publicly traded hotel in Hawaii.Obtained an arbitration decision reinstating client to the CEO/Director position at a Guam data center, cable landing station, and investment vehicle.Won a $1.7 million arbitration award against a Guam data center and cable landing station.Won numerous motions for temporary injunctive relief for access and power from Guam data center for trans-Pacific submarine cable companies.Obtained $2.1 million arbitration award for advancement of legal expenses for officer and director.Multi-million dollar eminent domain judgment for shopping center in connection with Los Angeles subway expansion.Mr. Tajima guides his clients through the entire litigation process, from filing initial pleadings to the final disposition of motions. He understands that it might be confusing for someone without a legal background to keep track of their case. So, he takes the time to explain every aspect, including minor developments, to ensure they fully understand the proceedings.