Scott A. Makuakane

Kimi M. Ide-Foster is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kimi M. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Kimi M. Ide-Foster since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kimi M. Ide-Foster is held by other lawyers.

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 e...

John Khil is the Chair of the firm's Tax practice group, and concentrates in tax law with an emphasis on pensions, profit sharing and employee benefits. He is a former attorney-advisor in the Employee Plans and Exempt Organizations Division, Office of Chief Counsel, Internal Revenue Service in Washington, D.C., where he was responsible for providing legal opinions, drafting Treasury regulations, and assisting in the formulation of tax legislation relating to pension and welfare plans. Mr. Khi...

Harvey J. Lung is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Arbitration, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Construction and Mediation. Harvey J. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Harvey J. Lung since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Harvey J. ...

Dennis M. Lombardi represents real estate developers, hotel, time share and resort owners and operators as well as a variety of large land owners. He concentrates his practice in real estate, land use development and hospitality law. He has extensive experience in acquisitions, sales, mergers, permitting, development, branding and financing of master planned residential, resort, commercial and mixed-use/hotel developments. Mr. Lombardi is President of the firm’s Executive Committee.

Joseph A. Stewart is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Government Contracts, Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation - Land Use and Zoning. Joseph A. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Joseph A. Stewart since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Joseph A. Stewart is...

John D. Yamane is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. John D. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized John D. Yamane since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John D. Yamane is held by other lawyers.

Stewart Pressman is a partner practicing in the corporate department and concentrating in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, venture capital transactions, private equity fund organization, securities law, and general corporate and business organization matters. His practice in the mergers and acquisitions area is focused oncomplex transactions representing both purchasers and sellers in a wide range of publicly and privately held company acquisitions and divestitures, as well as takeover ...

Christian D. Chambers is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Construction. Christian D. practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii Best Lawyers has recognized Christian D. Chambers since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Christian D. Chambers is held by other lawyers.

Ross Uehara-Tilton is a Director in the firm’s Business & Commercial Law, Tax Planning and Controversy, Trust and Probate Litigation, Estate Planning, and Appellate Litigation practice groups. He earned his law degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, William S. Richardson School of Law where he served as Co-Editor-in-Chief and Staff Writer for the University of Hawaii Law Review . Ross has once again been named to the 2025 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America list in t...