Best Lawyers in Hawaii, United States for Real Estate Law
Kenneth M. Nakasone is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Kenneth M., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kenneth M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ikaika B. Rawlins is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Real Estate Law. Ikaika B., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ikaika B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Adrian L. Lavarias is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law, Litigation - Construction, Litigation - Real Estate, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Real Estate Law. Adrian L., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Adrian L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Rodd H. Yano is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Rodd H., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rodd H. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kai Wang is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law, Leisure and Hospitality Law and Real Estate Law. Kai, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kai is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John Blanchard is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) and Real Estate Law. John, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Toren Yamamoto is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Toren, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Toren is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Lauren K. Onaka is Senior Transactional Counsel to the firm. Ms. Onaka focuses her practice in the areas of real estate and commercial transactions. Ms. Onaka has been selected to the Hawaii Super Lawyers®, "Rising Star" list in the practice area of Real Estate Law since 2021. Ms. Onaka has been named to The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch list in the practice area of Real Estate Law since 2024. Ms. Onaka has also been selected as a 2026 “ Emerging Legal Star" by Hawaii ...
Matthew Cohen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Matthew, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Cori J. Terayama is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. Cori J., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2027. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Cori J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Bryan Chee is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Real Estate Law. Bryan, who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Alicia M. Fung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Financial Services Regulation Law and Real Estate Law. Alicia M., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alicia M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Our Methodology
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The Process
Best Lawyers employs a sophisticated, conscientious, rational, and transparent survey process designed to elicit meaningful and substantive evaluations of the quality of legal services. Our belief has always been that the quality of a peer review survey is directly related to the quality of the voters.