NO. 24948


IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I


OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner


vs.


NEAL J. KUGIYA, Respondent

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In Re Application for Reinstatement of



NEAL J. KUGIYA, Petitioner

(ODC 99-268-6098)



ORDER OF REINSTATEMENT
(By: Moon, C.J., Levinson, Nakayama, Acoba, and Duffy, JJ.)

Upon consideration of the record and the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation for the Reinstatement of Neal J. Kugiya to the Practice of Law in this jurisdiction, it appears that Petitioner Kugiya has proven, by clear and convincing evidence, his rehabilitation, fitness to practice law, competence, compliance with all applicable disciplinary orders and rules, and compliance with other requirements imposed by the court, as required by Rule 2.17(d) of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawai`i, and should be reinstated to the practice of law. Therefore,

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Petitioner Neal J. Kugiya's Petition for Reinstatement is granted and Petitioner Kugiya is reinstated to the practice of law in this jurisdiction.

IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that upon payment of all required dues and registration fees, the Clerk shall restore Petitioner Neal J. Kugiya to the roll of attorneys eligible to practice in the State of Hawai`i.

DATED: Honolulu, Hawai`i, August 16, 2005.