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Joel D. Kam is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Joel D. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Joel D. Kam 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 Joel D. Kam is held by other lawyers.

John D. Yamane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John D. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Yamane 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 John D. Yamane is held by other lawyers.

Madeleine M.V. Young practices in the firm’s Wills, Trusts & Estates and Business & Commercial Law practice groups. Her practice focuses on probate and trust litigation, estate planning, conservatorship and guardianship proceedings, estate and trust administration, and property conveyances. Madeleine previously practiced at various private law firms in California and Hawaii, and is experienced in complex business disputes. Prior to joining Damon Key in 2013, she was an attorney ...

Anna practices in the firm’s Appeals, Construction Law, Insurance Defense/Surety Law, Litigation & Dispute Resolution, and Real Estate practice groups. As a director of the firm, her main focus is construction law and commercial litigation. She has represented construction organizations, developers, owners, contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and design professionals in reviewing and drafting construction contracts, as well as in all forums of dispute resolution, including extens...

John W. Kelly is a Director of the firm. Mr. Kelly focuses his practice in the area of commercial litigation, with particular concentration in intellectual property rights. Mr. Kelly is admitted to the New York and Hawaii Bar and earned his Juris Doctor from New York Law School. He is also a member of the panel with the First Circuit Court Annexed Arbitration Program. Mr. Kelly has been selected to the Hawaii Super Lawyers®, "Rising Star" list in the practice area of IP Litigation (2020-2...

Bruce A. Nakamura is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Bruce A. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Bruce A. Nakamura since 2014. 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 A. Nakamura is held by other lawyers.

Keani Alapa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Labor Law - Union and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Keani practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Keani Alapa since 2025. 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 Keani Alapa is held by other lawyers.

Clifford K. Higa is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Financial Services Regulation Law. Clifford K. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Clifford K. Higa 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 Clifford K. Higa is held by other lawyers.

Loretta A. Sheehan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Loretta A. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Loretta A. Sheehan 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 in which Loretta A. Sheehan is held by other lawyers.

Greg Kugle concentrates his practice in the area of litigation. He works in the areas of commercial disputes and business litigation, construction, land use and real estate, antitrust, product liability and personal injury, aviation, bankruptcy, admiralty and insurance coverage. He has litigated cases before the Hawaii District and Circuit Courts, the Hawaii Bankruptcy Court and United States District Court, and has handled appeals before the Hawaii Intermediate Court of Appeals, the Hawaii S...