Michael K. Tateishi
About Michael K. Tateishi
Michael K. Tateishi is a lawyer based in Wailuku, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2015. Michael K. Tateishi is recognized in the following practice area:
- Wailuku, Hawaii
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: Tateishi & Tanaka, A Law Corporation
Education: Gonzaga University, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Wailuku, HI
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