Goodsill is proud to announce that several of our attorneys have received esteemed recognitions in the Best Lawyers in America 2026 publication. These accolades underscore our firm’s steadfast commitment to legal excellence across Hawai‘i and beyond.
Lawyer of the Year
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Michael J. O’Malley, who has been named Lawyer of the Year 2026 by Best Lawyers in America. This distinguished honor reflects Michael’s unwavering dedication, exemplary leadership, and impactful service within the legal community.
Ones to Watch
We are equally thrilled to celebrate Daniel R. Lam and Joelle B. Yamamoto, each named to the Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America 2026 list. Their recognition underscores the bright future of legal excellence that they represent and the remarkable promise they have already demonstrated within our firm.
Firm-Wide Honors
Goodsill is honored to share that a total of 23 attorneys have been recognized in Best Lawyers in America 2026 for their outstanding contributions across a variety of practice areas:
Gail Otsuka , Lisa A. Bail, Johnathan C. Bolton, Gail Y. Cosgrove, Lani L. Ewart, Alan S. Fujimoto, David A. Gruebner, David J. Hoftiezer, Peter T. Kashiwa, Russell S. Kato, Judy Yuriko Lee, Stacy Y. Ma, John S. Mackey, Ramond K. Okada, Shimpei Oki, Michael J. O’Malley, Vincent A. Piekarski, Edmund K. Saffery, Rosemarie S.J. Sam, Wayne R. Wagner, Leighton J.H.S. Yuen, Dale E. Zane
Best Lawyers in America is widely regarded as one of the most trusted guides to legal excellence; the Lawyer of the Year designation is among the highest honors a lawyer can receive; and the Ones to Watch list spotlights talented lawyers early in their careers who show significant potential.
At Goodsill, we’ve long been committed to cultivating a team that understands both the nuances of Hawai‘i law and the demands of global legal practice. These accolades reaffirm our success in that endeavor, and affirm Goodsill’s enduring mission: to deliver exceptional legal service grounded in expertise, professionalism, and aloha.
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