Case number: 1:25-bk-00652 - Kupono Resort LLC - Hawaii Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
  • Case title

    Kupono Resort LLC

  • Court

    Hawaii (hibke)

  • Chapter

    11

  • Judge

    Robert J. Faris

  • Filed

    07/28/2025

  • Last Filing

    09/23/2025

  • Asset

    Yes

  • Vol

    v

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United States Bankruptcy Court
District of Hawaii (Honolulu)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 25-00652

Assigned to: Bankruptcy Judge Robert J. Faris
Chapter 11
Voluntary
Asset


Date filed:  07/28/2025
341 meeting:  08/29/2025
Deadline for filing claims:  11/28/2025
Deadline for filing claims (govt.):  01/26/2026
Deadline for objecting to discharge:  10/28/2025

Debtor

Kupono Resort LLC

1327 Ocean Avenue, Suite K
Santa Monica, CA 90401
LOS ANGELES-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 84-4195412

represented by
Chuck C. Choi

CHOI & ITO
700 Bishop Street
Suite 1107
Honolulu, HI 96813
808.533.1877
Fax : 808.566.6900
Email: cchoi@hibklaw.com

Allison A. Ito

CHOI & ITO
700 Bishop Street
Suite 1107
Honolulu, HI 96813
808 533-1877
Fax : 808 566-6900
Email: aito@hibklaw.com

Matthew A Lesnick

Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP
315 W. Ninth St.
Suite 705
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-493-6496
Fax : 213-493-6596
Email: matt@lesnickprince.com

Lisa Rajesh Patel

Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP
315 W. Ninth St., Suite 705
Los Angeles, CA 90015
213-493-6496
Fax : 213-493-6596
Email: lpatel@lesnickprince.com

U.S. Trustee

Office of the U.S. Trustee.

300 Ala Moana Boulevard
Room 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8150
represented by
Curtis B. Ching

Office of The United States Trustee
300 Ala Moana Blvd, Suite 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8150
Email: USTPRegion15.HI.ECF@usdoj.gov

Elvina Rofael

Prince Kuhio Federal Building
300 Ala Moana Blvd
Room 4108
Honolulu, HI 96850
808-522-8150
Email: elvina.rofael@usdoj.gov

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
09/23/202529Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report for Filing Period August 2025 . Filed by Debtor Kupono Resort LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Attachment) (Ito, Allison)
09/23/202528Chapter 11 Monthly Operating Report for Filing Period July 2025 . Filed by Debtor Kupono Resort LLC. (Attachments: # (1) Attachment) (Ito, Allison)
09/03/202527Notice of Appearance of Cynthia M. Johiro as Attorney representing State of Hawaii Department of Taxation. Counsel consents to service of notices, pleadings, and papers by court transmission facilities. This entry for record purposes only. (Johiro, Cynthia) (Entered: 09/03/2025)
09/01/202526
Minutes of Meeting of Creditors.
The United States Trustee reports that the meeting of creditors pursuant to Section 341(a) of the Bankruptcy Code convened on August 29, 2025. The United States Trustee reports that the meeting of creditors has concluded. (Rofael, Elvina) (Entered: 09/01/2025)
08/28/202525Notice of Appearance of Matthew A Lesnick as Co-Counsel representing Kupono Resort LLC, Debtor. Counsel consents to service of notices, pleadings, and papers by court transmission facilities. This entry for record purposes only. (Lesnick, Matthew)
08/20/202523
[The entire order in this matter is set forth in this docket entry. No document is attached.]

Order Granting Application to Employ Professional under 11 U.S.C. sec. 327(a)
(related document: 13). It appearing that Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP is disinterested and does not hold or represent an interest adverse to the estate, Lesnick Prince Pappas & Alverson LLP is authorized to act as attorney for the Debtor in this case effective July 28, 2025. This court neither approves nor disapproves any issue concerning compensation or reimbursement at this time. Compensation and reimbursement for expenses are subject to further court approval under 11 U.S.C. sec. 330 and applicable local rules and guidelines.
SO ORDERED. /s/ Robert J. Faris, United States Bankruptcy Judge (Entered: 08/20/2025)

08/20/202522
[The entire order in this matter is set forth in this docket entry. No document is attached.]

Order Granting Application to Employ Professional under 11 U.S.C. sec. 327(a)
(related document: 9). It appearing that Choi & Ito is disinterested and does not hold or represent an interest adverse to the estate, Choi & Ito is authorized to act as the attorney for the Debtor in this case effective July 28, 2025. This court neither approves nor disapproves any issue concerning compensation or reimbursement at this time. Compensation and reimbursement for expenses are subject to further court approval under 11 U.S.C. sec. 330 and applicable local rules and guidelines.
SO ORDERED. /s/ Robert J. Faris, United States Bankruptcy Judge (Entered: 08/20/2025)

08/20/202521
[The entire order in this matter is set forth in this docket entry. No document is attached.]

Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
(related document: 19). Lisa R. Patel's appearance and participation in this case and any related proceedings will not constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
SO ORDERED. /s/ Robert J. Faris, United States Bankruptcy Judge (Entered: 08/20/2025)

08/20/202520
[The entire order in this matter is set forth in this docket entry. No document is attached.]

Order Granting Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice
(related document: 18). Matthew A. Lesnick's appearance and participation in this case and any related proceedings will not constitute the unauthorized practice of law.
SO ORDERED. /s/ Robert J. Faris, United States Bankruptcy Judge (Entered: 08/20/2025)

08/19/2025Receipt of filing fee for 19 Motion to Appear Pro Hac Vice( 25-00652) [motion,mot160] ( 300.00). Receipt No. A3756834. Fee amount $ 300.00. (U.S. Treasury) (Entered: 08/19/2025)