Kimberly Koide Iwao
About Kimberly Koide Iwao
Kimberly Koide Iwao is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2023. Kimberly Koide Iwao is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Employment Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Kimberly Koide Iwao LLLC
Education: University of California Los Angeles, J.D., graduated 2005
Location: Honolulu, HI
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Published Works · Hawaii Conveyance Manual II (Editor), 1988 · Hawaii Commercial Real Estate Manual (Contributing Editor), 1988 Representative Clients · Nauru Tower · Hawaiki Tower · Keauhou Golf Course · Kiahuna Golf Club · Kiahuna Plantation · The Pointe at Poipu · Kiahuna Shopping Village-Phase I · Vista Waikoloa · Hualalai Resort
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