Tod Z. Tanaka
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2003 About Tod Z. Tanaka
Tod Z. Tanaka is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2003. Tod Z. Tanaka is recognized in the following practice area:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Corporate Law
Current Firm: Schneider Tanaka Radovich Andrew & Tanaka LLLC
Education: Hastings College of Law, J.D., graduated 1982, Harvard University, graduated 1979, and Harvard University, A.B., graduated 1979
Location: Honolulu, HI
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