20 years of experience in the Japanese jurisdiction. Registered with Kyoto Bar Association (Qualified to practice nationwide throughout Japan)
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Introducing Tomimasu Law Office —- opening in January, 2021

Introducing Tomimasu Law Office —- opening in January, 2021

KARASUMA ROKUJO BLDG 402 KITA-MACHI 183-3/SHIMOGYO-KU,  KYOTO  600-8176, JAPAN I am leaving Kamogawa Law Office, where I have been a part of in the last 15 years. I will be opening the following office on January 1, 2021. Building upon the experience I have gained from working at the Kamogawa Law Office, I would like to explore a new vision with an international emphasis that is not so prevalent in Kyoto yet and create an independen...
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Responding to a wide variety of legal needs

General practice lawyers in Japanese jurisdiction, like in other countries, are committed to doing the best job possible for their clients, and this requires them to be excellent legal advocates in any area they claim to practice. REAL ESTATE LAWS, PERSONAL INJURY(traffic, medical..
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Practice Areas

◎Service Area: Qualified for all of the Japanese Jurisdiction. Focused mainly cases in Kyoto, and other Kansai areas. Have handled cases with jurisdiction in Nagoya, Toyama, Hiroshima, Tokushima, in addition to Tokyo, Kanagawa. ◎Practice Areas: Real Estate, Criminal Defense, Divorce, Traffic Accident, Medical Malpractice and other personal injury...

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Testimonials

…as the time past, Mr. Tomimasu was able to demonstrate the inconsistencies in these (defendant’s) distortions. In the end, the Court stepped in …
…as the time past, Mr. Tomimasu was able to demonstrate the inconsistencies in these (defendant’s) distortions. In the end, the Court stepped in …
By Anonymous, December 14th, 2020 After interviewing three other attorneys, I retained Mr. Tomimasu to handle the breach of my employment contract against my employer that was a large Japanese company in the industry that I was employed. My employer elected not to engage in any pre-litigation settlement negotiatio...
…with the added bonus of being an excellent distiller and communicator of information
…with the added bonus of being an excellent distiller and communicator of information
By Anonymous, Oct 20th, 2016 Legal problems are never pleasant, and negotiating them in a different culture and language can be distressing. However, Mr Shiki Tomimasu was able to successfully translate the complexities of a difficult case through barriers legal and technical, as well as linguistic and cultural. Hi...
…great support for me in a time when i was very confused and panicked.
…great support for me in a time when i was very confused and panicked.
By Anonymous, Nov 3rd, 2015 Dear Tomimasu-sanFirst of all I'd like to appologize for the lateness of this letter. Things have been rather crazy recently.I'd like to take a moment to thank you for all your help. You were no only a great legal representative, but also great support for me in a time when i was very ...
…to those who need someone with excellent English language skills.
…to those who need someone with excellent English language skills.
By Anonymous, April 1st, 2012 We could not have asked for a better lawyer than Tomimasu-san. He was perfect for our case in many ways- his English is excellent, he is very tech savvy, and coincidentally he is a graduate of Stanford University where I myself and my brother who was incarcerated both went for school. ...
…we were in America with no understanding of the system or the severity of charges against my friend.
…we were in America with no understanding of the system or the severity of charges against my friend.
By Anonymous, Mar 27th, 2012 Tomimasu-san was a lifesaver for us.  Our friend had gotten into trouble in Japan and we were in America with no understanding of the system or the severity of charges against him.  We were referred to him by two different friends and were amazed when he met with us the first ...

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    弁護士として大切にしたいこと

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    依頼者から学ぶ姿勢を大切に 法律知識だけでなく、社会の動きやみなさん一人一人の人生の多様性にも関心を持ち、広い視野での対応を心がけています。 １.　依頼者の立場の理解 ・あなたの世界観をしっかりと理解 ・当事者間の認識の違いや感情的対立の原因を一緒に探る ２.　的確な代弁者としての役割 ・あなたの立場や経験を裁判官や関係者に正確に伝達 ・単なる仲介者ではなく、あなたの声を代弁する存在 ３.　複眼的...
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    [日本語]　国際性を活かし、あなたをサポート

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    英語力を活かせる弁護士の役割 法制度は、その国々の文化的背景や歴史によって作り上げられてきました。日本の制度も例外ではなく、外国人の方々にとって理解が難しい場合があります。言語力と国際的な素養を活かしてあなたをサポートします。 1. 制度の丁寧な説明 ・日本の法制度の基本を分かりやすく解説 ・外国人依頼者の背景を考慮した説明 2. 効果的なコミュニケーション ・単なる直訳ではなく、意味が正確に伝わ...
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