Derek R. Kobayashi

Mr. Higa focuses on commercial litigation, construction disputes, and tax controversies. He has experience handling various types of business, real estate, construction, tort, bankruptcy and tax matters in Hawaii State and Federal Courts, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Higa’s experience includes favorable settlements and decisions for his clients in mediation and arbitration, on dispositive motions in court, on appeal, and through trial, including a jury verdict in e...

Maile Miller is a Director of the firm. Ms. Miller is a vital member of the firm’s litigation team, representing clients in a variety of matters. Ms. Miller’s practice focuses on construction, business, and land use litigation, frequently appearing before Hawaii’s State and Federal Courts, in addition to administrative agencies such as the City and County of Honolulu’s Zoning Board of Appeals. Ms. Miller represents a wide variety of corporate and public entity clients,...

Gail represents many of Hawaii’s major private and public hospitals and medical centers, physicians and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases before the Medical Inquiry Conciliation Panel (MICP) and in state and federal courts. Gail was recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2023 for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Honolulu, Hawaii. In January 2024, Gail was lead counsel and obtained a defense verdict for a medical center in a c...

Christine was born and reared in Japan. She is the President of Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert, and practices in the firm’s Corporate, Commercial, and Real Estate Law practice groups, primarily with Japanese-speaking clients. To address the needs of her Japanese clients, her practice also encompasses Immigration Law, Estate Planning and Employment matters. She is a past Director of Meritas, a worldwide affiliation of commercial law firms, which has members in over 254 global markets. D...

Curtis B. K. Yuen, Esq. is the President of Law Offices of Curtis B. K. Yuen, A Law Corporation, and has been a practicing attorney for the past 36 years. His law firm concentrates in estate planning, wills, trusts, probate, estate and gift tax advice, asset protection and business succession planning. Curtis is a former estate planning attorney of Carlsmith Ball, LLC (Hawaii’s largest law firm). Curtis is a fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, an international gr...

Robert K. Ichikawa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Government Relations Practice and Immigration Law. Robert K. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Robert K. Ichikawa since 1997. 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 Robert K. Ichikawa is held by other lawyers.

Nicholas J. Lezak is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law. Nicholas J. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Nicholas J. Lezak since 2026. 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 Nicholas J. Lezak is held by other lawyers.

Bruce D. Voss is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Bruce D. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce D. Voss 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 Bruce D. Voss is held by other lawyers.

Lindsay E. Orman is a Director of the firm. She is a versatile real estate and business law attorney who is skilled at analyzing complex matters and developing creative, results-oriented solutions. Ms. Orman represents diverse clients, including hotels, developers, government agencies, publicly traded companies, closely held entities, and individuals. She focuses her practice in the areas of real estate acquisitions and sales, land use and entitlements issues, business structure and operation...

Arsima A. Muller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Admiralty and Maritime Law, Corporate Law, Environmental Law, Litigation - Environmental and Water Law. Arsima A. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Arsima A. Muller since 2021. 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 i...