Thomas Otake

Thomas Otake is a defense attorney. He recently represented Gerhardt Konig, a Hawaii anesthesiologist, in a trial where Konig was accused of attempting to murder his wife. Konig was accused of trying to kill his wife during a trip to Honolulu in March 2025. The case gained attention due to the nature of the alleged crime and the testimony of Konig's son, who claimed his father confessed to the act after accusing his wife of cheating. After a day of deliberations, the jury found Konig guilty of the lesser charge of attempted manslaughter. Otake's role as Konig's defense attorney places him in the news as he worked to defend his client against the serious charges.