The law firm “Odawara Sannomaru Law Office” (Odawara City) has received a bankruptcy commencement decision from the Yokohama District Court regarding allegations that the firm misappropriated client funds for cash flow purposes. According to the Yokohama branch of Teikoku Databank, the decision was dated the 8th. The amount of liabilities is unknown.

The Kanagawa Bar Association announced on the same day that it has initiated disciplinary proceedings against the firm and its representative attorney Yoshikatsu Takehisashi. It is alleged that approximately 700 million yen received for about 70 cases involving inheritance distribution and will execution was misappropriated for office expenses and other purposes.

The firm was established as Takehisashi Law Office in 1973 and incorporated in 2011. It primarily handled civil cases including inheritance, divorce, damages, and debt collection.

Odawara Sannomaru Law Office

The Odawara Sannomaru Law Office is a historic building located within the grounds of Odawara Castle in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. It originally served as the local courthouse and government office during the Meiji period (late 19th century), following the abolition of the feudal system. Today, it is preserved as a museum showcasing the judicial and administrative history of the era.

Yokohama District Court

The Yokohama District Court is a major judicial institution in Japan, established during the modernization of the country’s legal system in the Meiji era. It handles a wide range of civil, criminal, and administrative cases for Kanagawa Prefecture and is a key part of Japan’s judicial branch.

Teikoku Databank

Teikoku Databank is Japan’s oldest and one of its largest credit research agencies, founded in 1900. It specializes in collecting and providing corporate financial data, credit reports, and business information on Japanese companies. The company plays a crucial role in the Japanese business landscape by supporting risk management and business decision-making for its clients.

Kanagawa Bar Association

The Kanagawa Bar Association is a professional organization of lawyers in Japan’s Kanagawa Prefecture, established to uphold legal ethics, protect human rights, and contribute to the justice system. Its history is tied to the development of Japan’s modern legal framework, evolving to serve the legal needs of the Yokohama and Kanagawa communities.

Takehisashi Law Office

Based on the name, “Takehisashi Law Office” appears to be a private legal practice, likely named after its founding lawyer, Takehisashi. As a modern professional office, it does not have a significant historical background in the way a public monument or ancient site would. Its primary history would be the career and specialization of the lawyer who established it.