Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  The firm has recently expanded our civil practice areas to include all aspects of family law. Dedicated and compassionate, our family law practice is hands-on and attentive. We work hard to achieve the best outcome for our clients and their families. We have extensive experience, knowledge, expertise in all areas affecting family matters such as divorce, post-divorce, alimony, child custody, guardianship, domestic abuse, child support, and paternity. Our clients are always our highest priority. Here, you can learn about our Family Law attorneys, or select one of the menu items to get more information...
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Noah is a third generation Hawaii lawyer and is the head of the firm's family law practice area. Noah has extensive experience in all areas impacting family matters including, divorce, alimony, property division paternity, child custody and support, guardianship, prenuptial agreements, temporary restraining orders (TROs), and domestic abuse (criminal & civil).
• Adoption
• Paternity
• Premarital Agreement
• Guardianship
• Spousal Support

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Noah Gibson has been recognized for his public service by various agencies and organizations, including as a recipient of the "Good Neighbor Award" by Mayor Mufi Hanneman, the John R. Justice Grant in criminal defense for serving underrepresented areas of Hawaii, and the HSBA “Justice Award” (2018) for his exemplary community service following the devastating floods on the north shore of Kaua'i.
• Fraud
  While an attorney with the U.S. Treasury Department, Mr. Hansen tried U.S. civil tax cases and helped prepare criminal fraud tax cases for review by the U.S. Department of Justice. He applies that experience to negotiations with state and federal tax authorities in controversy matters.
• Restraining Order
  Our experienced and compassionate family law team handle a diverse range of matters affecting Hawaii families, including divorce, paternity, custody, support, and restraining order cases. Every step of the way, our family law team is there to help our clients make informed decisions with their family’s needs in mind.

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
  Best Lawyers in America – Corporate Law, Administrative/Regulatory Law, Real Estate (2001-2025); Lawyer of the Year – Administrative Regulatory Law (2016, 2019)
• Business Disputes
  Mr. Hansen concentrates his practice in the areas of employee benefits; stock option, stock purchase and equity incentive plans; general corporate and business law; and state and federal income tax controversy matters, with an emphasis on employee stock ownership plans (ESOP) and custom designed retirement arrangements.
• Trade Secrets
• Antitrust

Employment Law

• Employment Litigation
  The firm’s litigation and dispute resolution practice group is a powerhouse of accomplished litigators and trial attorneys with practice concentrations that include commercial litigation, complex business litigation, real estate litigation, construction litigation, insurance defense, errors and omissions and professional liability defense, defense of business and non-profit organizations, defense of directors and officers, employment litigation, subrogation actions, trade secret litigation, tradename and trade mark infringement actions, and other civil disputes and litigation matters, including disputes involving developers, contractors, and design professionals.

Property Law

• Real Estate Litigation
  Michael R. Marsh concentrates his practice in dispute resolution and litigation primarily involving construction, development and real estate matters, subrogation and construction bond matters, employment law and trademark and copyright infringement.
• Construction Litigation
  His reported cases include: WIHC, LLC v. NextGen Labs., Inc., 341 F. Supp.3d 1147 (D. Haw. 2018) (granting preliminary injunction to enjoin misappropriation of trade secrets, a case that later settled for $4.5 million); Association of Apartment Owners of Royal Aloha v. Certified Mgmt., Inc., 139 Hawaii 229, 386 P.3d 866 (2016) (as a matter of first impression, holding that laches applies to both legal and equitable claims); Wiesenberg v. University of Hawaii, 138 Hawaii 210, 378 P.3d 926 (2016) (clarifying that time to appeal runs from filing of amended final judgment); Hawaiian Ass’n of Seventh-day Adventists v. Wong, 130 Hawaii 36, 305 P.3d 452 (2013) (upholding refusal of circuit court to terminate long-term lease); Nazara v. F.R. Log Homes, Inc., 474 Fed. Appx. 517 (9 th Cir. 2012) (upholding district court’s dismissal of breach of contract and construction defect case); Valvanis v. Milgroom, 529 F. Supp.2d 1206 (D. Haw. 2007) (defeated motion to expunge lis pendens in which federal court held as matter of first impression in Hawaii that a lis pendens is proper in a fraudulent transfer action); Valvanis v. Milgroom, 529 F. Supp.2d 1190 (D. Haw. 2007) (defeated motion for summary judgment in federal court fraudulent transfer case); Mikelson v. United Services Automobile Association, 107 Hawaii 192, 111 P.3d 601 (2005) (successfully defended insurance coverage appeal before Hawaii Supreme Court involving issues of first impression in Hawaii); OWBR LLC v. Clear Channel Communications, Inc., 266 F. Supp.2d 1214 (D. Haw. 2003) (obtained summary judgment in federal court on behalf of Fortune 500 company in breach of contract case).
• Real Estate Transactions
  The Case Lombardi Summer Associate Program is an important element in our recruiting effort. Each year, the firm offers a limited number of summer associate positions designed to provide law students with an opportunity to experience associate life in the firm. Summer Associates are exposed to all practice areas of the firm through a variety of projects and assignments which include research, drafting memoranda and briefs, attendance at hearings and trials, client interaction, business and real estate transactions and closings. Summer Associates are also encouraged to participate in the firm’s social activities, which may include attorney lunches, dinners and other events.
• Land Use and Zoning
  Ms. Chapman concentrates her practice in the areas of civil litigation and dispute resolution. She also advises clients on regulatory compliance, zoning and land use, real property title issues and collections matters. Ms. Chapman has extensive experience representing businesses, community associations, non-profit entities, directors and officers, and individuals across the state in all stages of civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and administrative proceedings. Ms. Chapman's emphasis on providing zealous, creative, and conscientious advocacy has contributed to her success in obtaining favorable rulings and resolutions for her clients.
• Condominium Law
  Led by the most experienced real estate attorneys in the state, the firm enjoys a sophisticated and diverse real estate practice. Areas of expertise include structuring of real estate acquisitions and sales; subdivision; condominium development, formation and registration on state and federal levels; regulatory and licensing compliance; master-planned community development; land use, zoning and entitlement matters; construction contracting; 1031 exchange transactions; commercial financing, including complex construction and syndicated loans; loan restructuring; office, retail and agricultural leasing; community association formation and administration; residential financing; affordable housing financing; property management; and resort management contracting.

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  Michael Lam concentrates his practice in the area of complex commercial litigation, including construction and development law, trade name and trademark infringement, insurance defense, real property issues, products liability and personal injury and general litigation matters. Mr. Lam’s practice also encompasses a range of transactions, including commercial, industrial office and retail development, leasing and sales.
• Medical Malpractice
  Steven E. Tom was raised in New York City and received his B.S. from Cornell University in 2001. He is a graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawai`i at Manoa, receiving his J.D. and Environmental Law Certificate in 2008. Mr. Tom was admitted to the Hawaii bar in 2008. He served as a law clerk to the Honorable Karen Ahn in the Circuit Court of the State of Hawaii from 2008-2009. He previously worked for a Honolulu law firm defending various clients in construction defect, medical malpractice, personal injury, professional liability, and other civil litigation matters. He currently practices in the areas of litigation, alternative dispute resolution, and administrative proceedings. Steven frequently represents both plaintiffs and defendants in commercial, real estate, and construction disputes.

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  The firm's business and taxation team also includes experienced estate planning and trust advisors who assist clients to develop comprehensive estate plans and structures that achieve our client's personal, financial and business goals.
• Trusts
  In 1888, during the reign of King David Kalakaua, W.O. (William Owen) Smith, son of a missionary doctor, hung out his shingle at 66 Fort Street in downtown Honolulu. Smith, born at Koloa, Kaua‘i in 1848, played a prominent role in the annexation of Hawai‘i to the United States, yet later became the trusted friend and advisor to Queen Liliuokalani. The firm today continues to represent the Liliuokalani Trust, now a multi-million dollar charitable trust serving orphaned and destitute children of Hawaiian blood.
• Probate

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  Present and former firm members have served as past presidents of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association, former presidents of the Bankruptcy Law and Taxation Sections of the HSBA and delegates to the United States District Court, District of Hawai‘i Judicial Conferences.
• Foreclosure
  Mark concentrates his practice in the areas of complex civil litigation, trade secret litigation, and employment law advising for large and small businesses. He has successfully handled numerous complex litigation cases, including contract, insurance, tort, products liability, foreclosure, bankruptcy, land use, appellate, and employment law matters.
• Tax Law
  Ms. Sharkey concentrates her practice in the areas of Real Estate, Taxation and Business & Commercial Law. She represents businesses in wide-ranging commercial matters including acquisitions and sales of real estate and businesses, development, condominiums, and leasing. Ms. Sharkey also advises businesses and individuals as to state and federal tax issues, retirement and employment stock ownership plans. She is licensed in Hawaii and California as a Certified Public Accountant (inactive).