Professionals
At L&K, our strength is in our people. Throughout the growth of L&K, we have focused on establishing a team of exceptional partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff who enhance and expand our capabilities. We are proud of the diverse ethnic, legal, and business backgrounds and experiences of everyone at the firm.
Partner
Though decades of hands on experience, Kevin Lamb has developed an expertise across a broad spectrum of law, including business, finance, partnerships, real estate and bankruptcy. He has also been an owner in numerous business ventures, which together, affords him a big picture perspective for helping his clients and their businesses flourish.
Partner
Thomas T. Kawakami is a third generation Japanese American. Mr. Kawakami’s primary focus is advising individuals and privately held businesses on their personal and business affairs with an emphasis on navigating the tax laws to minimize taxes.
Partner
Ms. Burgos is experienced in all aspects of employment and civil litigation, including civil appeals and writs.
Partner
Jeffrey S. Hamamoto’s practice includes taxation, estate planning and administration, business succession planning, family businesses, charitable planning, and tax-exempt organizations.
Partner
Tomohiro J. Kagami’s practice includes probate administration and litigation, trust administration and litigation, conservatorships, and estate planning.
Partner
Pat Rendon has a broad and substantial base of experience. He was formerly at Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue where he specialized in environmental and construction matters. He also practiced as an in-house attorney at Fluor Corporation, a Fortune 500, international construction company.
Of Counsel
Ron Rodgers specializes in real estate and business transactions. During his legal career, he has handled and addressed real estate acquisitions and dispositions, financing and leasing issues, management and entity formation.
Paralegal
Sarah Aguayo is a dedicated paralegal in the practice areas of real estate and business organizations, she has over twenty years of progressive accomplishments in commercial and residential real estate transactions and escrow, including real property title work and easements.
Paralegal
“Pat” Maule is a senior paralegal in the practice areas of tax, trust, corporate and real estate.
Paralegal
Miguel O. Villafuerte is a senior Litigation Paralegal. He assists with e-discovery, document management, court filings and trial preparation.
Paralegal
Michelle L. Upp-Cruz is a certified Trust and Estate paralegal. She provides high-level support to the L&K’s Trust and Estate attorneys, trustees, guardians, conservators, and executors/administrators.
Partner
Though decades of hands on experience, Kevin Lamb has developed an expertise across a broad spectrum of law, including business, finance, partnerships, real estate and bankruptcy. He has also been an owner in numerous business ventures, which together, affords him a big picture perspective for helping his clients and their businesses flourish.
Partner
Thomas T. Kawakami is a third generation Japanese American. Mr. Kawakami’s primary focus is advising individuals and privately held businesses on their personal and business affairs with an emphasis on navigating the tax laws to minimize taxes.
Partner
Ms. Burgos is experienced in all aspects of employment and civil litigation, including civil appeals and writs.
Partner
Jeffrey S. Hamamoto’s practice includes taxation, estate planning and administration, business succession planning, family businesses, charitable planning, and tax-exempt organizations.
Partner
Tomohiro J. Kagami’s practice includes probate administration and litigation, trust administration and litigation, conservatorships, and estate planning.
Partner
Pat Rendon has a broad and substantial base of experience. He was formerly at Jones, Day, Reavis & Pogue where he specialized in environmental and construction matters. He also practiced as an in-house attorney at Fluor Corporation, a Fortune 500, international construction company.
Of Counsel
Ron Rodgers specializes in real estate and business transactions. During his legal career, he has handled and addressed real estate acquisitions and dispositions, financing and leasing issues, management and entity formation.
Paralegal
Sarah Aguayo is a dedicated paralegal in the practice areas of real estate and business organizations, she has over twenty years of progressive accomplishments in commercial and residential real estate transactions and escrow, including real property title work and easements.
Paralegal
“Pat” Maule is a senior paralegal in the practice areas of tax, trust, corporate and real estate.
Paralegal
Miguel O. Villafuerte is a senior Litigation Paralegal. He assists with e-discovery, document management, court filings and trial preparation
Paralegal
Michelle L. Upp-Cruz is a certified Trust and Estate paralegal. She provides high-level support to the L&K’s Trust and Estate attorneys, trustees, guardians, conservators, and executors/administrators.