Nathaniel Higa

Nathaniel Higa

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2025
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Real Estate Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Awarded Practice Areas
Commercial Litigation Litigation - Construction Litigation - Real Estate Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Works at
Chun Kerr LLP

11 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Mr. Higa focuses on commercial litigation, construction disputes, and tax controversies. He has experience handling various types of business, real estate, construction, tort, bankruptcy and tax matters in Hawaii State and Federal Courts, as well as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Higa’s experience includes favorable settlements and decisions for his clients in mediation and arbitration, on dispositive motions in court, on appeal, and through trial, including a jury verdict in excess of a million dollars for his client in a commercial real estate matter. In Hawaii State Tax Appeal Court, Mr. Higa has also obtained relief for his clients through judgments against State and local governments for constitutional violations. Mr. Higa currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii and as the firm’s Managing Partner.

Works at
Chun Kerr LLP

11 Best Lawyers awards

Chun Kerr LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • Pepperdine University, J.D., graduated 2008
  • Pepperdine University, B.A., graduated 2003

Bar Admissions

  • Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar Association, 2008

Court Admissions

  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit
  • U.S. District Court of Hawaii

Affiliations

  • HSBA Mock Trial, Hawaii Baptist Academy - Coach
  • Hawaii Access to Justice - Volunteer
  • Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, Board of Directors - Managing Partner

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation - Real Estate
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America from 2021-2024 for work in:
  • Commercial Litigation - 2024
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2024
  • Commercial Litigation - 2023
  • Litigation and Controversy - Tax - 2023
  • Commercial Litigation - 2022
  • Commercial Litigation - 2021

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