Office Guide

Greetings

Over the course of ten years in public service as a prosecutor and a legal official at the Ministry of Justice, I gained extensive experience in a broad range of legal matters. In 2000, I transitioned into private practice as an attorney.

During my time as a legal bureaucrat involved in revising the Civil and Criminal Codes, I developed a strong ability to construct legal arguments, which I now consider one of my greatest assets. Through this legislative work, I came to realize that jurisprudence is akin to mathematics, and I have since developed a skill for building original legal reasoning based purely on logic, especially in areas without precedents or academic guidance.

My experiences in criminal investigations and courtroom trials as a prosecutor, combined with numerous interrogations and courtroom examinations as a lawyer, have allowed me to develop a unique set of questioning techniques—particularly in cross-examinations. In fact, this is the skill I am most confident in, and many of my clients have spoken highly of the effectiveness of my cross-examinations.

I believe cross-examination is the ultimate test of a lawyer’s comprehensive ability. It requires broad knowledge beyond law—including classics, history, the humanities, psychology, science, social and economic contexts—as well as keen observation of human behavior. I therefore make a conscious effort to continue learning in both my personal and professional life to deepen my understanding of people.

My professional motto is to always act with sincerity and honesty, placing my clients’ interests first. It brings me great satisfaction to see my clients pleased with the outcomes I help them achieve.

Drawing upon my diverse experiences in both public and private legal roles, I also provide consultation on business matters such as corporate management and specific commercial transactions, even when no direct legal issue is involved.

Managing Attorney
Nobuya Fukumoto