Curtis Tabata
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2027 About Curtis Tabata
Curtis Tabata is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2027. Curtis Tabata is recognized in the following practice area:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Land Use and Zoning Law
Current Firm: Matsubara, Lee & Kotake
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Ms. Ohira is a Director of the firm and concentrates her practice in the areas of real estate and land use law, hotels and resorts, business structure and operations, and commercial transactions. She brings more than 15 years of experience to her work on a variety of real estate acquisitions and sales, commercial leasing and commercial residential developments, including representing condominium associations and the creation of in condominium and community developments. Ms. Ohira’s comm...
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