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Robert Grinpas
Kapaa, HI Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Business, Personal Injury and Real Estate
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Jeffrey Scott Ugai
Kapaa, HI Lawyer with 10 years of experience
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
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Melinda Mendes
Lihue, HI Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
William S. Richardson School of Law
Former Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Public Defender with 33+ years of trial experience, and have worked on Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Completed over 100 criminal jury trials. Available as an advocate for Clients on all types of Criminal Defense cases; OVUII/DUIs; and Temporary Restraining Orders on the Island of Kauai.
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Stacey Joroff
Kealia, HI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Divorce, Domestic Violence, Family and Landlord Tenant
Vermont Law School
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Alfred Castillo Jr
Lihue, HI Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Divorce and Family
Litigation attorney on Kauai for 32 years. Former prosecuting attorney and county attorney. Extremely knowledgeable of the people of Kauai, each respective community, and State and County government.
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Cynthia Hannah-White
Lihue, HI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationElder, Estate Planning, Probate and Tax
Cornell Law School
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Glen Hale
Lihue, HI Lawyer with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Business, Collections and Real Estate
University of Idaho
Glen T. Hale has practiced law on Kauai for eighteen years. His practice is focused on Real Estate law, Condominium Law (the creation and management of CPRs), Estate Planning, and business transactional matters. Mr. Hale's experience includes thirteen years as a trial lawyer. On Kauai, Mr. Hale has managed the purchase of a multi-million dollar farm and created one of the largest CPR projects on Kauai as well as more than one hundred CPR projects.
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Nancy J. Budd
Lihue, HI Lawyer with 44 years of experience
Business, Elder, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of California, Davis, School of Law
Nancy J. Budd has practiced law on the island of Kaua`i for the past 30 years. The Law Offices of Nancy J. Budd concentrates in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable tax planning, charitable and business organization, and real estate transactions. Nancy was the first woman to serve as president of the Kaua`i Bar Association. Prior to starting her private practice, she served for several years as Managing Attorney for the Legal Aid Society on Kaua`i. She currently serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Fifth Circuit Court and serves on...
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Sherman Shiraishi
Lihue, HI Attorney with 45 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
John Marshall Law School
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Hayden Burgess
Waianae, HI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationInternational
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Hawaiian National involved in independence advocacy for Hawaii. Learned in decolonization, international law, community movements, and how to walk the crooked path straight. Written and spoken on deep cultures, creating new societies with new values, and the processes of decolonization. Radio and T.V. host for the Hawaiian National Broadcast Corporation in program entitled, "Hawaiian Potpourri" and principle contributer to www.hawaiianperspectives.org.
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William Lawson
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 46 years of experience
Free ConsultationInsurance Claims, Maritime, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Stanford University
Although the Law Offices of William H. Lawson are physically located in the State of Hawaii, we have assisted on Hawaii matters for clients and co-counsel from all over the United States and many parts of the world. To date, Mr. Lawson has represented residents of: Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Montana, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia & Wisconsin as well as Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Guam, Samoa, Korea, Japan, Micronesia & the Philippines....
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Jeffrey Liebenguth
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Free ConsultationMilitary
Naval Justice School and Emory University School of Law
Mr. Liebenguth specializes in defending military service members facing court-martial, NJP, administrative proceedings, and criminal appeals for allegations of rape, sexual assault, fraud, drug offenses, violent crimes, and all other military offenses. Although based in Hawaii, his practice is worldwide and he may be reached at 888-748-1780.
He is a retired Marine Corps military attorney and a former Coast Guardsman. He is a graduate of Amherst College, Emory University School of Law, and Marine Corps University Resident Command & Staff College, where he...
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Na Lan
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 14 years of experience
Business, Immigration and Real Estate
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Na Lan is a director of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert. Her practice areas are Condominium and Community Association Law, Business and Real Property Transactions and Dispute Resolution, and Immigration. Born and raised in China, she is fluent in both Mandarin Chinese and English. She co-taught Property I at William S. Richardson School of Law as a Lecturer in Law in Spring of 2020.
She graduated cum laude from the University of Hawaii’s William S. Richardson School of Law. She was the Managing Editor of the Asia Pacific Law & Policy Journal, and also served as an intern for Judge...
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Victor J. Yoo
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Southwestern University School of Law
Mr. Yoo's practice focuses on tax and bankruptcy litigation. He has represented clients in both criminal and civil cases against the California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization and Employment Development Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He has handled matters including IRS and sales tax audits, tax fraud investigations, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and innocent spouse claims. Mr. Yoo also represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including tax bankruptcy cases.
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Blake Goodman
Pearl City, HI Attorney with 24 years of experience
(808) 515-3441
98-1238 Kaahumanu Street
Suite 201
Pearl City, HI 96782
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Tax
The George Washington University Law School
Blake Goodman received his law degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1989 and has been exclusively practicing bankruptcy-related law in Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii ever since. In the past, attorney Goodman was a Certified Public Accountant, receiving his license from the State of Maryland in 1988.
Attorney Goodman specializes in providing solutions to debt burdens and tax problems. He has helped over 8,000 individuals and families alleviate financial setbacks caused by overwhelming debt problems. Attorney Goodman is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the Federal Bankruptcy Law Section, the Tax Freedom Institute, and the...
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Marc J. Victor
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 29 years of experience
(808) 647-2423
1003 Bishop Street
Suite 1260, Pauahi Tower
Honolulu, HI 96813
Appeals, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
Southwestern Law School
I realize there are many law firms competing for the privilege of representing you in your legal matter. I realize you have a difficult decision in determining which law firm would best serve your interests. I have worked hard for the past 21 years to distinguish my law firm from the others, and to build my reputation as an aggressive advocate for my clients offering honest and well reasoned legal advice. As you browse our website, you will quickly get a feel for what we call our “Commitment to Excellence.” Marc J. Victor has represented clients in more than...
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Laurie T.S. Adamshick
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 38 years of experience
Elder
University of Dayton School of Law
Laurie Adamshick is a partner in the Elder Law Practice of Rulon & Adamshick LLC, where she serves as an Elder Law Attorney specializing in Life Care Planning. In this role she helps guide older adults and their families through the maze of legal, financial and long-term care issues that arise when an older adult begins to need help with daily life. Laurie's expertise and perspective grew out of necessity during the years she served as primary caregiver and advocate for her late parents. Being present throughout each of her parents’ end-of-life journeys has given her tremendous empathy for adult...
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Gavin Kazuo Doi
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 28 years of experience
(808) 593-2199
1600 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1300
Honolulu, HI 96814
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Gavin was born and reared in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, graduating from McKinley High School, and receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver College of Law in Denver, Colorado. Previously, Gavin worked with the Child Support Enforcement Agency and the AmeriCorps Domestic Violence Clinic.
A supporter of pro bono legal work, Gavin volunteers time with Volunteer Legal Services Hawaii and the Hawai’i State Bar Association. In 2013, Gavin co-authored the book Child Custody Litigation and Settlements (Aspatore Books/Thomson West), writing the chapter...
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Judith Pavey
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Indiana University - Law School
Judith Ann Pavey has successfully handled personal injury cases in Hawaii since 1977 and continues this important work as Of Counsel at Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher. The law firm is ranked by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® since 2010 as "Best Law Firm" in its core business of Real Estate Law and Commercial Litigation, and also Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law and Product Liability Litigation(since 2012), solely based on Ms. Pavey's contribution. Ms. Pavey has been named by The Best Lawyers in America©, as a Lawyer of the Year in Honolulu in the practice areas of Banking & Finance Litigation...
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Bridget G. Morgan-Bickerton
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
University of California - Berkeley
Bridget represents clients in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on consumer class actions. Her experience includes representation of injured consumers against hotels, restaurants, banks, and other corporations, of debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in bankruptcy litigation matters, and of citizens and public figures in civic matters of public importance. Bridget has practiced in the State, Federal District, and Bankruptcy Courts of Hawaii and Washington State, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and has argued before the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. Bridget was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2013-2017 and...
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Michael Fayard
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
I am a former prosecutor in both Sarasota, Florida and Maui, Hawaii. I have prosecuted and defended some of the most serious crimes.
My focus is provided the highest caliber legal representation to all of my clients in contested legal matters. Your right to a trial by jury is a fundamental right if you have been injured in an accident, accused of a crime or suffered a wrong at the result of someone else's behavior. I differentiate my practice in that I routinely try cases before juries and courts.
I am authorized to practice in all state and federal courts for...
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Glenn T. Honda
Waipahu, HI Lawyer with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
For over 25 years, attorney Glenn Honda has helped people injured in accidents throughout Hawai’i get the best outcome for their case, whether it’s maximizing their settlement, or balancing costs and risks vs. putting the whole experience behind them. As the founding attorney of the Recovery Law Center, he is passionate about helping his clients with their physical, emotional and financial recovery. Mr. Honda will fight to get you coverage for your medical bills, lost wages, damaged property and other costs related to your accident.
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J. Porter DeVries
Kailua Kona, HI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
J. Porter DeVries began his career at the Wall Street firm of Segal Gebski, where he represented clients encountering construction, business, real estate, and international disputes. With Condominium and Community Association clients, Porter focuses on enabling Boards of Directors to establish and maintain the highest standards of good governance. Underscoring the firm’s proactive approach, he leads DeVries’ preventative counseling and strategic planning services, as well as ensuring that Boards are legally protected in disputes and thrive in the myriad aspects of governing Hawaii’s diverse associations. Leading the firm’s Real Estate and Commercial Litigation sector, Porter routinely...
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Shelby N. Ferrer
honolulu, HI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
As of February 1, 2019, Ms. Ferrer, former partner at Nakamoto & Ferrer, has opened her own practice in Family Law – Law Office Of Shelby N. Ferrer. As a Family Law attorney, Ms. Ferrer has a unique depth of knowledge about Hawai'i’s Family Court. After graduating in 2014 from the William S. Richardson School of Law, Ms. Ferrer served as a law clerk to the Honorable R. Mark Browning, Senior Judge of Family Court and Deputy Chief Judge of the First Circuit. As Senior Judge Browning’s law clerk, Ms. Ferrer assisted in the administration of over 500 employees and...
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Brian Cummings
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 25 years of experience
(808) 800-4600
Pauahi Tower
1003 Bishop St., Suite 2700
Honolulu, HI 96813
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Vanderbilt University Law School
Winning is what matters! Brian has 20+ years of litigation experience successfully handling and trying medical malpractice and personal injury cases. He has obtained over $26,000,000.00 for his clients in just the past few years, which earned him a lifetime membership in the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Less than 1% of attorneys are lifetime members of the Forum. He only takes on select cases so that he can personally handle every aspect of that client's important case. Other firms pass clients and cases off to junior attorneys who the client never would have selected. Brian never does that. Brian's dedication...
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David Robert Squeri III
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Diligent and Tenacious Representation, Realistic and Practical Solutions
With a dynamic focus on the practicalities and goals of my clients, I concentrate my law practice in: Dispute Resolution and Litigation /and/ Business and Transactional Law.
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation: As a tenacious advocate for my clients, I have successfully litigated in the Federal U.S. District Court, Hawaii’s Circuit and District Courts, and the Intermediate Court of Appeals. My experience in alternative dispute resolution includes mediation and arbitration, both as counsel for clients and as the mediator/arbitrator.
- Business and Transactional Law: My transactional practice includes the full...
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Barry Lloyd Sooalo
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 19 years of experience
(808) 754-5669
Genesis Tower
810 Richards Street, Suite 335
Honolulu, HI 96813
Free ConsultationAppeals, Business, Criminal Defense and DUI & DWI
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law
Barry Sooalo has practiced law in the courts of Washington D.C., Hawaii and American Samoa. Barry's Sooalo's broad and highly specialized experience in the areas of criminal law, government relations, lobbying and legislation, customs law, business transactions, civil litigation, and appellate law, makes him a much sought after litigator and legal counsel in Hawaii for clients from Hawaii and for clients from abroad who require legal counsel and representation for legal matters in Hawaii and elsewhere. Mr. Sooalo is a veteran of the US Army.
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Jason R Burks
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
I was born and raised in central Missouri and received my bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri in 1996. Following graduation, I moved to Honolulu and attended the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law where I received my juris doctorate in 1999. After receiving my JD, I served as a law clerk to the Honorable Victoria S. Marks in the First Circuit Court of the State of Hawaii. In 2000, I accepted a position as a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawaii and began my legal career working...
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Terence James O'Toole
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 51 years of experience
Construction
University of California - Berkeley
Terence O’Toole is a director of the Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher law firm. He manages the firm’s litigation department and has over forty years experience in the area of commercial and complex litigation. Mr. O'Toole holds Martindale-Hubbell's highest possible professional rating (AV Preeminent) given by legal peers, based on their knowledge of his work, reputation and integrity.
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Kenneth Marcus
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 34 years of experience
Business and Real Estate
New York University School of Law
Kenneth Marcus has over thirty-five years of experience in the areas of commercial real estate development, finance, leasing, purchases and sales. He also has extensive experience in the formation of partnerships and limited liability companies, and corporate finance. His real property practice includes the development, acquisition, sale, financing and restructuring of hotels, office buildings and shopping centers, with particular expertise in the hotel industry.
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David W. Barlow
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
Washburn University School of Law
Mr. Barlow has been selected as one of the Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Hawaii by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys for demonstrating an "extraordinary amount of knowledge, skill, experience, expertise and success in his practice of personal injury." He is admitted to the Hawaii State Bar and also the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. He is a member of the Board of Governors for the Hawaii Association for Justice and he is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association. By invitation from Hawaii State...
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Matthew A Sylva
Kailua-Kona, HI Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Hi there. My name's Matthew and I'm the owner and attorney for Akamai Law, LLLC. I provide legal services for people for a variety of cases and am always eager for new challenges and to find innovative solutions to my client's concerns.
I have a great deal of experience working on criminal defense cases from criminal traffic cases to felonies and DUIs and everything in between from my time representing indigent clients with the Office of the Public Defender in Kailua-Kona. I also have experience with family criminal and TRO cases, juvenile criminal cases, and mental health cases from that...
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James J. Bickerton
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Appeals, Business, Consumer and Employment
UCLA School of Law
Jim Bickerton is an experienced and accomplished Hawaii Attorney. For more than 35 years he has represented clients in an array of areas, including Commercial and Real Estate Litigation, Consumer Class Actions, Professional Liability, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and First Amendment and Defamation matters. Jim's skilled and knowledgeable advocacy has led to hundreds of successful outcomes.
Jim has received numerous awards. He has been named among Hawaii’s A+ Attorneys, as well as Best Lawyer in Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, Legal Malpractice, Personal Injury, and Plaintiff Medical Malpractice. Jim has also been named a Super Lawyer for consecutive years....
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Erik L. Peterson
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of San Francisco School of Law
Erik Peterson, a partner with Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, has obtained what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice settlement in California history. Mr. Peterson is licensed in California and Hawaii and practices throughout each state. He has obtained a $21 million jury verdict representing the victim of a car accident who sustained a brain injury. Mr. Peterson has been listed as a "Super Lawyer" for over 10 years, is rated "10" on AVVO, and "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and professionalism and is listed in "America's Top 100 Attorneys." Please call Mr. Peterson for...
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Jon Ahmed Zahaby
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 22 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Mr. Zahaby moved from Kauai, Hawaii to Honolulu in 1994 and has been back and forth between the two islands ever since. He believes that attorneys should act as counselors helping their clients to make wise decisions with aloha rather than encouraging litigation. Mr. Zahaby concentrates on non-litigation, non-adversarial practice in the areas of real estate, estate planning and asset protection planning through creation of Limited Liability Companies.
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Jan Apo
Wailuku, HI Attorney with 43 years of experience
Free ConsultationPersonal Injury
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Jan K. Apo has over 35 years of experience practicing personal injury law in Hawaii. He has taken on hundreds of cases ranging from auto accidents to product liability claims against large corporations. Utilizing his experience and team of experts, Jan K. Apo will fight diligently for the compensation you deserve.
Mr. Apo was born on Maui and attended High School at Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, Oahu. He then went on to attain a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Whittier College in California. After graduating from the William. S. Richardson School of Law, Mr. Apo worked as...
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Mark Alan Bridges
Kailua, HI Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and Military
Georgetown University Law Center, Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School and University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law
Mark Bridges is a leading authority on military justice and the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). He is recognized as one of the premier criminal law defense attorneys in the military. Mark brings over 30 years of experience as a criminal law defense attorney and prosecutor, military trial judge, and senior legal advisor to his civilian law practice focused exclusively on the defense of military members in the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard.
Ganz and Bridges Law Office LLLC, located on the Island of Oahu, Honolulu, Hawaii, provides state of the art representation and criminal defense...
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Scott Makuakane
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning
William S. Richardson (University of Hawaii)
Scott A. Makuakane has been practicing law in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, asset protection, estate and gift taxation, and probate since 1983.
Mr. Makuakane has written various training manuals and articles for lawyers concerning estate planning, including authoring the Estate Planning Checklist and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax chapters of the Hawaii State Bar Association’s Encyclopedia of Estate Planning. Mr. Makuakane is also a regular contributor to Generations Magazine, a Hawaii-based publication that shares important information and tips for seniors. His column focuses on estate planning issues and is written in an easy to digest non-legalese style.
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