Benjamin A. Kudo

Terry is one of the most experienced real estate and restaurant attorneys in Hawaii and is a licensed real estate broker. In his roughly 40 years of practice, Terry has represented a "who's who" list of local and national developers, hoteliers, investors and entrepreneurs on a wide variety of Hawaii real estate acquisition, development, business, hotel and restaurant matters. Terry's current clients include Safeway, Inc., Parallel Capital Partners, Roy's Holdings, Inc., Outback Steakhouse, In...

Alison M. Davidson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Banking and Finance Law. Alison M. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Alison M. Davidson since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Alison M. Davidson is held by other lawyers.

Kenneth Y. Sugita is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Kenneth Y. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Kenneth Y. Sugita since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kenneth Y. Sugita is held by other lawyers.

Jade Lynne Ching is an attorney with Nakashima Ching LLC in Honolulu, Hawaii, focusing her practice on Litigation – Real Estate. She has been recognized by Best Lawyers for her work in this practice area. Practicing law in Honolulu, Jade Lynne Ching has received Best Lawyers recognition since 2016. This acknowledgment is based on a peer-review process that reflects feedback from other attorneys within the same geographic region and practice area. Her work involves representing clients i...

Tom E. Roesser chairs the firm's Bankruptcy & Creditors Rights Practice Group. Mr. Roesser concentrates on advising financial institutions on problem loans, including loan workouts and foreclosures, bankruptcy, and lender liability issues. He served as President of the Bankruptcy Law Section of the Hawai`i State Bar Association in 2005 and is also a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association. He also concentrates in commercial ...

Following graduation from law school, Michael served as a law clerk to the Honorable Jon J. Chinen, United States Bankruptcy Judge for the District of Hawaii. Since joining the firm in 1980, he has continued to use his expertise in bankruptcy law, the main emphasis of his practice. Michael also practices in the areas of bankruptcy & creditor’s rights, business & commercial, dispute resolution, and real estate & land use. In 1992, he and DKLKH colleague, Kenneth Kupchak, co-a...

Paul Sato is a seasoned Hawaii litigation attorney who has 50 years experience. Mr. Sato is Of Counsel to the firm and focuses his practice in the areas of Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law and Administrative Law. Mr. Sato has been selected for inclusion to The Best Lawyers in America ® list in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation and Real Estate Law. Mr. Sato is rated AV Preeminent® , Martindale-Hubbell’s® highest rating po...

Kimberly A. Murakami is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Kimberly A. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Kimberly A. Murakami since 2023. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kimberly A. Murakami is held by other lawyers.

Brenda Hustis Gotanda is a partner with the law firm of Manko, Gold, Katcher & Fox LLP and leads the firm’s sustainability practice group. She has over 25 years of experience representing and counseling business clients on environmental matters, including regulatory compliance, permitting, transactions, project development, and enforcement. She provides strategic guidance to clients seeking to reduce risk and enhance value by integrating environmental compliance and sustainability i...

Charles T. Kleintop is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Family Law. Charles T. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Charles T. Kleintop since 1987. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Charles T. Kleintop is held by other lawyers.