Jonathan Lai
About Jonathan Lai
Jonathan Lai is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Jonathan Lai is recognized in the following practice area:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law
Current Firm: Watanabe Ing LLP
Education: University of Southern California, J.D., graduated 1995
Location: Honolulu, HI
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