Lee T. Nakamura
About Lee T. Nakamura
Lee T. Nakamura is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2013. Lee T. Nakamura is recognized in the following practice area:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
Current Firm: Tom Petrus & Miller LLLC
Education: Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 1976
Location: Honolulu, HI
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