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Bridget G. Morgan-Bickerton
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness and Employment
University of California - Berkeley
Bridget represents clients in a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters, with an emphasis on consumer class actions. Her experience includes representation of injured consumers against hotels, restaurants, banks, and other corporations, of debtors, creditors, and bankruptcy trustees in bankruptcy litigation matters, and of citizens and public figures in civic matters of public importance. Bridget has practiced in the State, Federal District, and Bankruptcy Courts of Hawaii and Washington State, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and has argued before the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. Bridget was named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers from 2013-2017 and...
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Melinda Mendes
Lihue, HI Attorney with 35 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense and DUI & DWI
William S. Richardson School of Law
Former Deputy Prosecutor and Deputy Public Defender with 33+ years of trial experience, and have worked on Kauai, Maui, and Oahu. Completed over 100 criminal jury trials. Available as an advocate for Clients on all types of Criminal Defense cases; OVUII/DUIs; and Temporary Restraining Orders on the Island of Kauai.
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Judith Pavey
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationAsbestos, Insurance Claims, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Indiana University - Law School
Judith Ann Pavey has successfully handled personal injury cases in Hawaii since 1977 and continues this important work as Of Counsel at Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher. The law firm is ranked by U.S. News-Best Lawyers® since 2010 as "Best Law Firm" in its core business of Real Estate Law and Commercial Litigation, and also Personal Injury Litigation, Medical Malpractice Law and Product Liability Litigation(since 2012), solely based on Ms. Pavey's contribution. Ms. Pavey has been named by The Best Lawyers in America©, as a Lawyer of the Year in Honolulu in the practice areas of Banking & Finance Litigation...
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Stephanie E.W. Thompson
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa, William S Richardson School of Law
Stephanie E.W. Thompson is a Director of the firm who concentrates her practice in the areas of commercial and real estate civil litigation. Ms. Thompson has assisted in the representation of various clients from multi-million dollar corporations to small businesses and individual interests in legal matters ranging from wrongful termination and unfair competition, to negligence, commercial litigation, general business and trust disputes.
Ms. Thompson is named to the 2020 Best Lawyers in America© list in the practice area of Real Estate Litigation. She holds an "AV Preeminent"® rating from Martindale-Hubbell® for both her skill and integrity. Ms. Thompson was...
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Mr. Lars Peterson
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Foreclosure Defense and Insurance Claims
University of Cincinnati and University of Hawaii - Manoa
Lars Peterson’s practice emphasizes bankruptcy law, criminal defense, insurance coverage disputes, and personal injury. He also practices general civil and commercial litigation and handles commercial transactions and business-related matters.
Mr. Peterson is a U.S. and German attorney. He has been admitted to practice in all courts in the State of Hawai’i and the State of Georgia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai’i, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and is eligible to practice in Germany and European Union member states.
Lars Peterson was born and raised in Germany and relocated to Hawai’i in 1999....
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Mr. Christopher D Thomas
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Criminal Defense, Divorce and Domestic Violence
Creighton University
As an attorney and counselor at law, Christopher D. Thomas has founded his practice on the principles of assertive, energetic, yet personable representation of clients who face the most difficult of legal challenges. Chris understands the daunting tasks facing those he represents, and approaches these problems with the most proactive and resourceful strategies available. He knows that clients want real results, want them quickly, and in the most cost-effective manner possible. Whether via aggressive courtroom litigation, use of alternative dispute resolution, or just practical down to earth advice, success is founded by moving boldly forward to resolution in the...
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Jeremy O'Steen
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 9 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Pennsylvania State University - Dickinson School of Law
Jeremy K. O'Steen has a passion for community safety. Jeremy seeks to raise the bar on safety standards for all by holding negligent individuals and corporations accountable and pursuing justice for his clients.
Jeremy has spent the entirety of his legal practice serving individuals and families who have been injured by negligent and wrongful actions of others.
When Jeremy first began his legal career in Pennsylvania, he served as an extern for the United States Magistrate Susan E. Schwab in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, and later as an associate pursuing civil rights and just...
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Sherry Broder
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 48 years of experience
Civil Rights, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
Since its founding in 1978, the Honolulu, Hawaii based Law Offices of Sherry P. Broder has earned a reputation as a leader in serious Hawaii personal injury, class action and other complex civil litigation.
* Trial Lawyer of the Year Award Finalist
* First Woman President, Hawaii State Bar Association
* Solo Practitioner of the Year, American Bar Association
* Outstanding Woman Lawyer, Hawaii Women Lawyers
* Best Lawyers in Hawaii, Honolulu Magazine (1997-Present)
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Sue Vo Hansen
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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Andrew J. Guzzo
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 13 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Collections, Consumer and Foreclosure Defense
Washington and Lee University School of Law
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Kendal Luke
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 28 years of experience
(808) 593-2199
1600 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1300
Honolulu, HI 96814
Bankruptcy, Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
South Texas College of Law
Kendal was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, and graduated from the Kamehameha Schools. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and his Juris Doctorate from the Houston College of Law (formerly South Texas College of Law) in Houston, Texas.
Kendal is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the HSBA Family Law Section, and the HSBA Bankruptcy Section, the American Bankruptcy Institute, and the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys. He is also a member of the Bradley University Chapter of Delta Tau Delta. Kendal and his wife are the...
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Michael Henry Garbarino
Pahoa, HI Lawyer with 27 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, Elder and Estate Planning
Michael Garbarino, founder & owner of GARBARINOLAW LLLC, provides client-centered legal services everywhere on Hawaii's Big Island, including by providing free iniital consultations and making house calls. Michael has over two decades of experience as a practicing lawyer, having served in both private practice and public service roles, both in Texas, and now in Hawaii. Michael's work has included positions of significant responsibility in public service, including all of the following: ? DIRECTOR OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM AUSTIN, TX 2006 - 2011 ? Served as Deputy Chief Counsel, Director of Sanctions,...
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Elijah Yip
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 24 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Communications
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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Mark Ito
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of California - Berkeley
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William Saunders, Jr.
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Business, Entertainment & Sports, Environmental and Personal Injury
Stanford University Law School
Bill was a founding member of the firm in 1989 and was a partner through 2003. He is currently “Of Counsel” to the firm in light of his executive responsibilities with National Golf Courses, Inc. In his nearly 25 years of trial practice in Hawaii, Bill has represented a wide variety of clients as plaintiffs or defendants in matters involving wrongful death, serious personal injury, real estate and business litigation, and environmental litigation. Over the years, his clients have included major insurance companies such as State Farm, Allstate, Colonial Penn, USAA, Home Insurance, National Union and United Pacific, major corporations...
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Mateo Caballero
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 16 years of experience
Appeals, Civil Rights and Employment
Harvard Law School
My passion, legal skill, and commitment to justice stem from years of work in both the private and non-profit sectors. My primary practice is civil rights and liberties both against the government and employers. If you have been discriminated against, harassed at work, or your liberties have been violated, I want to hear from you. At my firm, we believe in making justice work for our clients through efficient, personalized, and outstanding legal services.
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James C. Glenn
Honolulu, HI Attorney
Free ConsultationMedical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
New York Law School
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Gary Singh
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 29 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Immigration
The Law Office of Gary G. Singh is a high-volume practice providing legal assistance for immigrants on matters ranging from visa applications, adjustment of status, bond, exclusion and removal proceedings.
Gary is an active member of the Hawaii Federal Criminal Justice Act panel where he represents clients before the Federal Court. He is fluent in English, Japanese, Malay and Punjabi, and has been a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association since 1995.
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Hayden Burgess
Waianae, HI Lawyer with 47 years of experience
Free ConsultationInternational
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law and University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Hawaiian National involved in independence advocacy for Hawaii. Learned in decolonization, international law, community movements, and how to walk the crooked path straight. Written and spoken on deep cultures, creating new societies with new values, and the processes of decolonization. Radio and T.V. host for the Hawaiian National Broadcast Corporation in program entitled, "Hawaiian Potpourri" and principle contributer to www.hawaiianperspectives.org.
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Tyler D. Mincavage
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 3 years of experience
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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John Matthew Schum
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 31 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Military
University of Virginia and California Western School of Law
I am an experienced criminal defense attorney on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii providing legal representation in all courts throughout the Hawaiian Islands and to military members anywhere in the world. I am admitted to practice law in California and Hawaii. The focus of my practice is defending civilians and servicemembers accused of a crime. However, I have a full service practice and you do not need to search any further for an attorney to represent you in any matter.
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Ryan E. Sanada
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 23 years of experience
Employment
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
I am the Director of Legal and Government Affairs for the Hawaii Employers Council, the premier HR resource for employers in Hawaii. For more information, please visit www.hilaborlaw.com.
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Grace Lee
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 4 years of experience
Divorce and Family
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Grace, an alumna of Punahou School, attained her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the esteemed University of Hawai’i at Manoa. Subsequently, she pursued her Juris Doctorate at the William S. Richardson School of Law, also situated at the University of Hawai’i at Manoa.
During her time at the WSR School of Law, Grace made significant contributions as a research assistant, collaborating with a professor on matters concerning family law. Additionally, she actively participated in internships at various family law offices and with Volunteer Legal Services Hawai’i. Within these internships, she engaged with both the Family Law Section of the Hawai’i...
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Jason R Burks
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI and White Collar Crime
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
I was born and raised in central Missouri and received my bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri in 1996. Following graduation, I moved to Honolulu and attended the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law where I received my juris doctorate in 1999. After receiving my JD, I served as a law clerk to the Honorable Victoria S. Marks in the First Circuit Court of the State of Hawaii. In 2000, I accepted a position as a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawaii and began my legal career working...
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Scott Makuakane
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
Estate Planning
William S. Richardson (University of Hawaii)
Scott A. Makuakane has been practicing law in the areas of estate planning, trust and estate administration, asset protection, estate and gift taxation, and probate since 1983.
Mr. Makuakane has written various training manuals and articles for lawyers concerning estate planning, including authoring the Estate Planning Checklist and Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax chapters of the Hawaii State Bar Association’s Encyclopedia of Estate Planning. Mr. Makuakane is also a regular contributor to Generations Magazine, a Hawaii-based publication that shares important information and tips for seniors. His column focuses on estate planning issues and is written in an easy to digest non-legalese style.
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Paul J. Sulla Jr
Hilo, HI Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Boston University School of Law
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Mr Rick Abelmann
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
Bankruptcy
Washington University School of Law
Rick Abelmann is a bankruptcy attorney admitted to practice in Hawaii and New York. He graduated in economics before entering law school, and worked for both small and large business and firms in the past. Rick previously practiced corporate and securities law in Hong Kong with Clifford Chance, one of the largest law firms in the world, and also spent time working on the trading floor for the equities division of the Wall Street investment bank Morgan Stanley. He worked on transactions valued at hundreds of millions of dollars on a regular basis. Honolulu bankruptcy attorney ...
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Greg Ryan
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 18 years of experience
Free ConsultationArbitration & Mediation, Divorce and Family
Greg Ryan & Associates understands that divorce can be one of the most challenging and stressful events your family may ever face. We will provide clear and honest guidance to help you and your family move forward. Do not let divorce turn into a lengthy, ugly and expensive “battle.” Let us help you get through it, quickly and with civility, dignity and respect.
Attorney Gregory L. Ryan is a military veteran. Mr. Ryan and his team understand your military lifestyle and the unique issues you face as a military family. If you are a service member or spouse currently stationed in...
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Ronald I. Heller
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Appeals and Tax
University of Michigan Law School
Ron Heller has been practicing law in Hawaii for over 30 years, concentrating on tax litigation, tax law, and business disputes, primarily dealing with accounting and financial issues. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant as well as an attorney. Mr. Heller is a Fellow of the American College of Tax Counsel, and a past Chair of the Tax Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association. He has litigated tax cases at the county, state, and federal levels. In addition to tax cases, Ron has represented clients ranging from individual sole proprietors to multi-national corporations in a wide variety...
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William C Bullard
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy
Texas Southern University Thurgood Marshall School of Law
William Bullard is dedicated to providing the highest quality Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy services, and debt workouts to clients at an affordable, cost effective, personal one on one manner. William serves clients on all the Hawaiian Islands from offices located in Honolulu and Koloa.
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William Harrison
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 42 years of experience
Free ConsultationCannabis Law, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence and White Collar Crime
University of Hawaii - Manoa
The Hawaii criminal law firm of Harrison & Matsuoka, handles felonies and misdemeanors, drug crimes, sex crimes, white-collar crimes, murder, assaults, gun charges, and domestic violence cases. We have extensive experience in Federal Court, State Court, and Military Courts. Harrison & Matsuoka cares more than just about the case, we care about our clients. Facing a criminal conviction can be devastating to an individual's life, job, reputation, and family. We understand that this experience is traumatic and we are resolved to handle your case in a sensitive matter and by endeavoring to keep your case matter confidential. You can expect...
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Rai Saint Chu
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 52 years of experience
Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury and Products Liability
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law and University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law
As a partner at the firm Turbin Chu Heidt, Attorneys at Law, Honolulu lawyer Rai Saint Chu guides injury victims through the legal process. For over 42 years, she has been licensed to practice law. Ms. Chu has had a diverse legal career, including time spent as an attorney for the state legislature, a lobbyist and pub defender. Attorney Chu has devoted considerable efforts to supporting women in the legal community as the founder of Hawaii Women Lawyers and president of the Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation. Contact her firm today for a consultation.
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Justin Lee Sturdivant
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 19 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce and Family
University of Hawaii - Manoa
Since obtaining his J.D. from the University of Hawaii in 2005, Honolulu divorce attorney Justin L. Sturdivant has focused his practice on family law matters. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Sturdivant has worked as a Civil Litigator, Mediator, Custody Evaluator, and Guardian Ad Litem. These experiences have provided him with great insight into the way the family court system functions. All of Mr. Sturdivant’s knowledge and training goes on to benefit his clients. He takes great pride in his work and fully dedicates himself to achieving the best outcome possible in a timely manner. You schedule a free, no-obligation consultation...
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Regan M. Iwao
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
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Stephen M. Tannenbaum
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 28 years of experience
Animal, Business, Collections and Real Estate
New York University School of Law
Stephen has historically represented clients in a wide range of civil, commercial litigation matters. He was born in New Jersey, raised in Wilmington, Delaware, attended university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and went on to obtain his juris doctoris from New York University School of Law in 1995, after which, he remained and practiced in New York for 10 years at such international firms as Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy and Morrison & Foerster. Stephen moved to Hawai‘i in 2005 and joined the firm of Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing, where...
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Alan W.C. Ma
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 40 years of experience
Business, Family and Immigration
As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii Law School and former Chairman of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Hawaii Chapter, Mr. Ma was previously appointed the Trade Representative of the State of Hawaii in Hong Kong and China for U.S.-inbound investment.
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Roman Amaguin
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 28 years of experience
Civil Rights and Employment
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Roman was formerly a partner at a large Honolulu law firm and has extensive employment litigation experience and trial preparation, representing both businesses and employees alike, in federal and state courts and before federal and state agencies.
He is on the Employment Law Arbitration Panel for National Arbitration and Mediation and an Arbitrator for the State of Hawaii's Court Annexed Arbitration Program. He was selected a "Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment" by American Lawyer Media, the nation's largest publisher of legal media, including the National Law Journal, the American Lawyer, and Corporate Counsel....
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Dennis Potts
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 53 years of experience
Legal Malpractice, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
Hastings College of Law and University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
Dennis W. Potts was born in Santa Monica, California, December 17, 1945. He was admitted to the California and Hawai’i state Bars in 1971. He has practiced before the state courts of California and Hawai’i, the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai’i, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court.A resident of Hawai’i for more than 45 years, Attorney Dennis W. Potts has been providing legal representation to the state of Hawai’i for over 40 years. Attorney Potts is dedicated to providing his...
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Erik L. Peterson
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 32 years of experience
Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury
University of San Francisco School of Law
Erik Peterson, a partner with Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, has obtained what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice settlement in California history. Mr. Peterson is licensed in California and Hawaii and practices throughout each state. He has obtained a $21 million jury verdict representing the victim of a car accident who sustained a brain injury. Mr. Peterson has been listed as a "Super Lawyer" for over 10 years, is rated "10" on AVVO, and "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and professionalism and is listed in "America's Top 100 Attorneys." Please call Mr. Peterson for...
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Douglas A. Codiga
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Energy and Environmental
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law and Yale Law School