Kapolei Lawyers

Rick Abelmann is a bankruptcy attorney admitted to practice in Hawaii and New York. He graduated in economics before entering law school, and worked for both small and large business and firms in the past. Rick previously practiced corporate and securities law in Hong Kong with Clifford Chance, one of the largest law firms in the world, and also spent time working on the trading floor for the equities division of the Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley. He worked on transactions valued at hundreds of millions of dollars on a regular basis. Honolulu bankruptcy attorney ...

The Law Office of Kevin O'Grady, LLC is a criminal defense firm in Honolulu, Hawaii concentrating in criminal law, military law, civil rights and federal indian law. Criminal and military defense attorney Kevin O'Grady has been a Deputy City Prosecutor, Special Assistant United States Attorney, Chief Prosecutor, Trial Counsel, Senior Trial Counsel, Maricopa County Sheriff's Deputy, Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Criminal Procedure and Legal Instructor and Paralegal Instructor in criminal law, evidence and ethics. His career spans more than thirteen years and he has experience on the mainland, in Hawaii and abroad in foreign countries.

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Nathan Natori has been practicing law in Hawaii since 1992, and has represented clients running the gamut from state and county agencies, large corporations (Nextel, The Queen's Health System, Holland America Line, Kaiser Permanente), and local families and individuals. Whether big or small, each client is important to Mr. Natori and receives the same level of service. Timely responses from an attorney who cares and whom you can trust is what you will receive at Natori Law Office LLLC.

Since 1995, I've been an attorney at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A., where I became an equity partner in 2013. As the managing partner of our esteemed 40+ year law firm, I lead with a commitment to excellence in representing our clients. With a focus on trial law, my dedication to securing maximum compensation and justice for our clients is reflected in the verdicts and settlements I've obtained. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1992 with honors, earning a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995. Admitted to the bar in Florida,...

Ron Heller has been practicing law in Hawaii for over 30 years, concentrating on tax litigation, tax law, and business disputes, primarily dealing with accounting and financial issues. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant as well as an attorney. Mr. Heller is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, and a past Chair of the Tax Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association. He has litigated tax cases at the county, state, and federal levels. In addition to tax cases, Ron has represented clients ranging from individual sole proprietors to multi-national corporations in a wide variety...

Practice limited to representing Federal civil service employees with adverse action, discrimination, security clearance revocation, whistle-blower reprisal, and related labor/employment claims before the MSPB, EEOC, OSC, and mediators/arbitrators. Elbridge W. Smith concentrates almost exclusively in representing individual federal employees, primarily handling MSPB and other appeals, EEO complaints and defenses, at the administrative and federal court levels. He has been in private practice since 1977, with firms concentrating in civil rights and employment litigation, representing various federal and private sector unions and their employees. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Hawai'i, Richardson School of Law. He...

Roman was formerly a partner at a large Honolulu law firm and has extensive employment litigation experience and trial preparation, representing both businesses and employees alike, in federal and state courts and before federal and state agencies.

He is on the Employment Law Arbitration Panel for National Arbitration and Mediation and an Arbitrator for the State of Hawaii's Court Annexed Arbitration Program. He was selected a "Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment" by American Lawyer Media, the nation's largest publisher of legal media, including the National Law Journal, the American Lawyer, and Corporate Counsel....

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Since its founding in 1978, the Honolulu, Hawaii based Law Offices of Sherry P. Broder has earned a reputation as a leader in serious Hawaii personal injury, class action and other complex civil litigation. * Trial Lawyer of the Year Award Finalist * First Woman President, Hawaii State Bar Association * Solo Practitioner of the Year, American Bar Association * Outstanding Woman Lawyer, Hawaii Women Lawyers * Best Lawyers in Hawaii, Honolulu Magazine (1997-Present) * Graduated in...

Mr. Thomas graduated from the University of Florida in 1984 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law in December 1987. He became a member of the California Bar in 1988. With over 1,500 cases and 26 years of experience in every type of investment case Mr. Thomas has a proven track record of success. As an advocate for investors Mr. Thomas utilizes his extensive experience and knowledge of the securities and commodities markets as a former licensed Series 7 stockbroker and Series 3 commodities broker with Shearson Lehman Brothers. His professional memberships include the...

Mr. Street has more than 35 years of litigation experience in a broad variety of matters including complex business litigation, copyright and trademark infringement, intellectual property and trade secret litigation, officers and directors' liability, legal malpractice defense, contracts, real property, antitrust and trade regulation, franchisor/franchisee disputes, wrongful termination actions and other employment claims. He has been retained as insurance defense counsel in actions involving a variety of tort claims including premises liability, products liability,toxic torts, construction litigation and legal malpractice cases. His experience includes jury and bench trials, appeals, private arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings.

As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii Law School and former Chairman of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Hawaii Chapter, Mr. Ma was previously appointed the Trade Representative of the State of Hawaii in Hong Kong and China for U.S.-inbound investment.

Grace is an associate attorney with Doi/Luke, Islandlawyers, a firm helping people throughout Hawaii for over 25 years. Grace, an alumna of Punahou School, attained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Subsequently, she pursued her Juris Doctorate at the William S. Richardson School of Law, also situated at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa. During her time at the WSR School of Law, Grace made significant contributions as a research assistant, collaborating with a professor on matters concerning family law. Additionally, she actively participated in internships at various family law offices and with...

Attorney Yuka Hongo practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Probate, and Captive Insurance. She speaks fluent Japanese as well as English. Attorney Yuka Hongo was born in Japan and raised in the United States. After graduating from Oberlin College, she earned her law degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles, CA. She is licensed to practice in Hawaii, California, New York, and the District of Columbia. In 2013, she founded Hongo Law Office, LLLC in Honolulu, HI. Our firm assists clients with estate planning matters such as the preparation of trusts, transfer on death deeds, and other documents. We also...

Ms. McMillen has extensive state and federal experience in sentencing, appellate litigation and post-conviction proceedings. In her federal practice she represented clients in some of the most complex and rigorous prosecutions in Hawai`i’s federal court history, including an appeal from a conviction for selling military stealth technology to foreign governments. She has also represented clients in cases involving: tax fraud and evasion; mortgage fraud; immigration fraud; immigration offenses; misuse of public funds; alien smuggling; mail fraud; wire fraud; drug trafficking. In addition, she represents clients in family law and divorce cases. For more about...

Greg Ryan & Associates understands that divorce can be one of the most challenging and stressful events your family may ever face. We will provide clear and honest guidance to help you and your family move forward. Do not let divorce turn into a lengthy, ugly and expensive “battle.” Let us help you get through it, quickly and with civility, dignity and respect. Attorney Gregory L. Ryan is a military veteran. Mr. Ryan and his team understand your military lifestyle and the unique issues you face as a military family. If you are a service member or spouse currently stationed in...

As the landscape for legal services evolves, our fundamental goal is to continuously elevate our level of service to clients and control costs at the same time. To accomplish this important goal, a creative approach to solving legal problems becomes crucial. We believe creativity means finding the right solution unique for each individual client, rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all approach. We also rely on innovative technologies to enhance client value. It is our pleasure to provide you with such services. We are here to help and we take pride in doing so. Contracts Immigration Environmental Law Agency...

Of Counsel at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert in Honolulu, Hawaii, focusing on insurance coverage. Author of a blog, insurancelawhawaii.com, addressing coverage issues in Hawaii and beyond. Frequent speaker, author on insurance coverage related issues.

Dennis W. Potts was born in Santa Monica, California, December 17, 1945. He was admitted to the California and Hawai’i state Bars in 1971. He has practiced before the state courts of California and Hawai’i, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai’i, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.A resident of Hawai’i for more than 45 years, Attorney Dennis W. Potts has been providing legal representation to the state of Hawai’i for over 40 years. Attorney Potts is dedicated to providing his...

I am an experienced criminal defense attorney on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii providing legal representation in all courts throughout the Hawaiian Islands and to military members anywhere in the world. I am admitted to practice law in California and Hawaii. The focus of my practice is defending civilians and servicemembers accused of a crime. However, I have a full service practice and you do not need to search any further for an attorney to represent you in any matter.

As a partner at the firm Turbin Chu Heidt, Attorneys at Law, Honolulu lawyer Rai Saint Chu guides injury victims through the legal process. For over 42 years, she has been licensed to practice law. Ms. Chu has had a diverse legal career, including time spent as an attorney for the state legislature, a lobbyist and pub defender. Attorney Chu has devoted considerable efforts to supporting women in the legal community as the founder of Hawaii Women Lawyers and president of the Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation. Contact her firm today for a consultation.

Richard Turbin, Esq. is a Honolulu personal injury attorney and a partner at the firm Turbin Chu Heidt, Attorneys at Law. Mr. Turbin has been in private practice for nearly four decades. Attorney Turbin is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and was recently recognized as a Traphagen Distinguished Alumni. He is a former president of the Hawaii State Bar Association. In 1999 and 200, Mr. Turbin served as a chair of the American Bar Association’s Trial and Insurance Practice Section, which has over 40,000 members. Mr. Turbin has also won the section’s 2006 Pursuit of Justice of Award. His...

Mr. Mukaida has represented hundreds of injured workers before the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. He has also handled workers' compensation cases before Hawaii's Intermediate Court of Appeals and Supreme Court: Wilson v. State, Dept. of Health, 131 Haw. 545, 319 P.3d 464 (2014) (corrected 2/4/2014) (equitable estoppel against employer); Van Ness v. State Dept. of Education, 131 Haw. 545, 319 P.3d 464 (2014) (compensable pulmonary condition due to vog); Alayon v. Urban Management Corp., CAAP-11-0000676 (12/31/2014) (A claimant should not be denied benefits under Hawaii`s WC law simply because her physicians failed to properly enter...

Steven L. Hartley has specialized in the practice of Family Law for 13 years. Mr. Hartley began his family law career in 1996 with Stirling & Kleintop and was named partner of the firm in September 2000. In 2004, Mr. Hartley moved to Bloomington, Indiana where he continued to practice family law with Mallor, Clendening, Grodner and Bohrer, LLP. Mr. Hartley returned home to Hawaii with his family in 2005 and resumed his family law practice partnering with Frank T. Lockwood to form Lockwood & Hartley, ALC. In 2009, Mr. Hartley opened his current firm, Hartley & McGehee, LLP,...

Mr. Tran is an experienced attorney dedicated to the practice of immigration and nationality law. He has fought for and protected the rights of large companies and individuals alike. Following his professional affiliations with solo practitioners, small to mid-sized firms, and non-profit organizations, Mr. Tran founded his own private practice to continue his goal of promoting and advocating immigrant rights.

William Bullard is dedicated to providing the highest quality Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy services, and debt workouts to clients at an affordable, cost effective, personal one on one manner. William serves clients on all the Hawaiian Islands from offices located in Honolulu and Koloa.

John O’Connell is a lawyer, Commercial Pilot (Single-Multi Engine Land and Sea with Instrument Rating) and an experienced scuba diver (certified advanced open water) who has been litigating general aviation cases, scuba diving, personal injury and complex product liability cases for the past thirty five years. He is a passionate advocate and nationally recognized as a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, Lawyers of Distinction, Top American Lawyers, The National Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Trial Masters, Keenan Trial Institute – Master’s Graduate, and is a verified Multi-Million Dollar Advocate.

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