Lyle S. Hosoda
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2014 About Lyle S. Hosoda
Lyle S. Hosoda is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2014. Lyle S. Hosoda is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Insurance
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Hosoda Law Group AAL, ALC
Education: University of Hawaii at Manoa, J.D., graduated 1985
Location: Honolulu, HI
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