News, Events & Awards

News, Events & Awards

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Carlsmith Ball Announces Hiring of Ian Wesley-Smith and Derek Simon as Associates in Honolulu Office

HONOLULU - December 22, 2016-Carlsmith Ball ​is pleased to announce Ian Wesley-Smith and Derek Simon have joined the firm as associates in the firm's Honolulu office.

Carlsmith Ball Law Firm Awarded Top Honor By U.S. News & World Report

Carlsmith Ball LLP has been named one of the "Best Law Firms" in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers list of firms.

Carlsmith Ball Lawyers Recognized In The Best Lawyers In America 2017

Carlsmith Ball is pleased to announce that 24 attorneys from its Hawaii offices have been selected for inclusion in the 2017 edition of Best Lawyers in America.

Market Manipulation Stifled On State Level

This article examines the Supreme Court ruling of Merrill Lynch et al. v. Manning and its implications for future securities-related lawsuits in Hawaii.

Hawaii Super Lawyers 2016

Nine Carlsmith Ball attorneys have been named to the 2016 Hawaii Super Lawyers List by Super Lawyers ®.

Carlsmith Ball Attorneys Improve Rankings Among Top Lawyers In Chambers USA 2016

The firm upheld its practice area rankings in five categories, while 14 attorneys were honored as individuals on the Chambers USA 2016 list.

Trends In Federal Prosecutions On Discriminatory Lending

This article examines federal laws governing discriminatory lending, and sheds light on trends in recent prosecutions. 

Nancy Zhao Joins Carlsmith Ball's Maui Office

Nancy H. Zhao has joined the firm as an associate attorney, resident in its Maui office and a member of its Corporate & Business; Real Estate, Land Use & Hospitality; and Renewable Energy & Clean Technology Practice Groups. 

Benchmark Litigation

Partners John “Pete” Manaut and Michael M. Purpura were recognized by Benchmark Litigation, a legal publication that focuses exclusively on litigation in the U.S.

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