Kallista Hiraoka
About Kallista Hiraoka
Kallista Hiraoka is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Kallista Hiraoka is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Labor and Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
Current Firm: Ota & Hara LLLC
Education: University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 2020
Location: Honolulu, HI
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