Elbridge W. Smith

Dennis M. Lombardi represents real estate developers, hotel, time share and resort owners and operators as well as a variety of large land owners. He concentrates his practice in real estate, land use development and hospitality law. He has extensive experience in acquisitions, sales, mergers, permitting, development, branding and financing of master planned residential, resort, commercial and mixed-use/hotel developments. Mr. Lombardi is President of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Craig K. Shikuma is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. Craig K. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Craig K. Shikuma since 2019. 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 Craig K. Shikuma is held by other lawyers.

David A. Nakashima is a litigation attorney with more than thirty-five years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex disputes. Based in Honolulu, Hawaii, he works with clients at Nakashima Ching LLC to address a wide range of commercial, real estate, and construction-related matters. His practice focuses on careful analysis, practical strategy, and effective advocacy tailored to each client’s objectives. David’s recognized practice areas include Bet-the-Co...

Robert Aaron Creps is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Robert Aaron practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Robert Aaron Creps since 2018. 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 Aaron Creps is held by other...

Duane R. Fisher concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, hotels and resorts, construction law, business structure and operations and commercial transactions. Mr. Fisher has represented a wide range of business organizations, from hotel owners, telecommunications companies, general contractors, Wall Street investment firms and multi-billion dollar energy development companies to closely held corporations and sole proprietors, in both private transactions and before federal an...

Mr. Keiley is an accomplished attorney with a primary focus on real estate sales and acquisitions, development of residential and commercial projects, and commercial leasing. With a wealth of experience in representing clients across a broad spectrum of real estate matters, he brings a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies involved in the acquisition, sale, leasing and development of real property in Hawaii, including the development of commercial and residential condominium projects...

Kenneth B. Marcus is a founding partner and Director Emeritus of Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher. Before his retirement from the practice of law, Mr. Marcus practiced for more than 45 years in the areas of commercial real estate, development, finance, leasing, acquisitions and sales. Mr. Marcus also had extensive experience in Hawaii business law, including the formation of partnerships and limited liability companies and corporate finance. His real estate work included the developmen...

Stewart Pressman is a partner practicing in the corporate department and concentrating in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, private equity fund organization, securities law, and general corporate and business organization matters. His practice in the mergers and acquisitions area is focused oncomplex transactions representing both purchasers and sellers in a wide range of publicly and privately held company acquisitions and divestitures, as well as takeover ...

Gregory M. Sato is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Labor Law - Management. Gregory M. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Gregory M. Sato since 2007. 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 Gregory M. Sato is held by other lawyers.

Doug’s practice emphasizes taxation, estate planning and business planning. He assists individuals, families and businesses with their legal needs. Doug once again was selected by his peers for inclusion in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for his work in Corporate Law, Litigation-Trusts & Estates, Tax Law, and Trusts & Estates. He was also named the Best Lawyers® 2024 Litigation-Trusts & Estates “Lawyer of the Year” in Honolulu. A designa...