Michael Soon Fah
About Michael Soon Fah
Michael Soon Fah is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2025. Michael Soon Fah is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Real Estate
Current Firm: Cades Schutte LLP
Education: University of California Berkeley, J.D., graduated 2019
Location: Honolulu, HI
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