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Posted on December 1st, 2013

Thirteen Carlsmith Attorneys Selected For Inclusion In 2013 Hawaii Super Lawyers

Thirteen Carlsmith Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in 2013 Hawaii Super Lawyers

Thirteen Carlsmith Ball attorneys have been selected for inclusion in 2013 Hawaii Super Lawyers. Only the top five percent of a state's attorneys are selected for inclusion. Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a rigorous, multiphase rating process where peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third-part research. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Karl Kobayashi, Carlsmith's Chairman, said, "We are honored to be included and congratulate not only our colleagues at Carlsmith but also our esteemed colleagues selected from other firms."

This year, the 2013 Hawaii Super Lawyers list includes:

· Christian K. Adams, Rising Star, Business Litigation, Real Estate, Land Use/Zoning

· Steven M. Egesdal, Business/Corporate, Business Litigation, Alternative Dispute Resolution

· William M. Harstad, Rising Star, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights

· Erika L. T. Lewis, Rising Star, Transportation/Maritime, Business Litigation, Tax

· Lawrence S. Okinaga, Banking, Business/Corporate, Real Estate

· Tom E. Roesser, Bankruptcy & Creditor/Debtor Rights

· Ian L. Sandison, Environmental

· James L. Starshak, Employee Benefits/ERISA, Estate Planning & Probate

· Robert E. Strand, Real Estate

· Robert D. Triantos, Real Estate

· David W. K. Wong, Business/Corporate, Tax