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Noah Peterson received his undergraduate degree in Economics from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.  Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, Noah was immediately hired by First Hawaiian Bank, the largest Privately owned Financial Institution in Hawaii.  While at First Hawaiian Bank Noah focused on transactional work, specializing in the preparation and review of Commercial Loan Documentation.   His position with First Hawaiian Bank, provided a strong knowledge of commercial law concepts and prepared him for a long and successful career in the legal field.. After joining the work force for several years, Noah was offered an Academic Merit Scholarship to attend Arizona Summit Law School.  During law school Noah excelled in academics and was selected to be a member of the SBA Appropriations Committee, a member of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society, and was recognized with a Community Service Certificate for his volunteer work within the community.. As an Arizona Attorney, Noah decided to dedicate his practice exclusively to Family Law. Noah has been lead counsel on a variety of family law cases including child custody matters, high asset divorce, establishing grandparent rights, child support, and enforcement of court orders. Noah prides himself on helping his clients during their hard times, by taking the time to listen to each client's situation and needs, then work with his client to develop the right legal strategy and approach for each individual case.. In 2017, Noah and his family were blessed with the opportunity to return home to Honolulu, Hawaii. Upon returning, Noah joined Yoshida & Associates as an associate attorney. Noah currently handles ERISA Fund clients, labor arbitrations, collections, and  bodily injury cases.

My interest and focus are insurance coverage matters. I post regularly about insurance coverage matters at my blog, . I am a co-editor of the ABA's Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee's website where articles and case notes related to insurance issues are posted. I speak and write on insurance coverage issues.

Marissa L. Abraham represents and advises management in a wide range of labor and employment matters, including federal and state court litigation of wrongful termination, harassment, discrimination, retaliation, breach of contract, whistleblower, and other employment-related claims.

Joseph A. Ernst is an attorney with the law firm Torkildson, Katz, Moore, Hetherington & Harris.  His practice involves counseling and defending both large and small employers in all aspects of employment law, including defense of wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, whistleblower, retaliation, and wage and hour claims. He also assists clients with employer compliance with state and federal employment and labor laws including drafting employee handbooks, personnel policies, and other employment related agreements. Additionally, Joe represents property owners and management companies in state and federal claims alleging housing discrimination.

I pride myself on standing up for the rights of individuals in my civil rights practice against the usually larger corporations and the government. It is my pleasure to stand up against these powerful entities for the wrongs they have committed against my clients. I have substantial experience in employment law (discrimination, retaliation and harassment in the workplace)excessive force cases against the police, wrongful detention and whistleblower retaliation. Having been admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court, the United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and all state and federal courts in Hawaii, I am experienced in litigating employment law, police misconduct and various other civil rights cases to conclusion up and through appeal, if necessary.

Hirota & Associates, LLLC is devoted exclusively to U.S. immigration and nationality matters. We have the in-depth knowledge to handle even the most complex immigration issues. We can assist you or your business with any immigration issue, including:. We view our work as a mission, not simply a job. We advocate for the administration of just immigration policy and the rights of individual immigrants. In her role as Hawaii Chapter Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Maile M. Hirota sought to influence policy that affects the immigrant community. Stella Shimamoto served as the AILA, Hawaii Chapter Chair for three consecutive years.. Every year since 2008, Maile’s peers have chosen her for the prestigious Best Lawyers in America publication in the field of immigration law. Hirota & Associates is ranked by US News & World Report in the First Tier of "Best Law Firms" in Hawaii in the field of Immigration Law from 2017 to present. To best serve our clients, we offer legal services in English, Tagalog, Ilocano and Japanese.. Maile began her law practice in Ohio as an associate with Taft, Stettinius & Hollister, a large law firm in Cincinnati.  After practicing immigration law in Ohio for two years, she returned to her family in Hawaii and joined Lynch & Farmer in 1997.  She was named a director of Lynch Ichida Thompson Kim & Hirota in 2002 and left that firm to found Hirota & Associates in 2009. Mailes practice concentrates solely in U.S. Immigration and Nationality law.. Maile is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, having served on the following committees: Hawaii Chapter Chair, 2012 - 2014; Vice Chair & Treasurer, 2011-2012; Hawaii Chapter Congressional Liaison National EOIR Liaison Committee, 2007-2008; National Mentor, Honolulu District Office practice, 2003-present; USCIS California Service Center Liaison Committee, 2005-2007; National Immigration Reform Committee, 2005-2006; Hawaii Chapter Chair, 2003-2005; Hawaii Chapter Vice Chair, 2001-2003; Hawaii Chapter Secretary, 2000-2001.Maile maintains a vegetable garden at home and enjoys yoga and spending time with her family, including her husband, 2 daughters and two siamese cats, and a dog.  She is a sports fan, especially of UH basketball and the University of Michigan Wolverines. She enjoys a friendly rivalry in the office with Stella, who graduated from that other Michigan school.