Lawyer Gerald A. Sumida, graduated from Princeton University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1966 Phi Beta Kappa Yale Law School, New Haven, Connecticut, J.D., 1969, is now employed by Carlsmith Ball LLP at Suite 2200, ASB Tower 1001 Bishop Street P.O. Box 656 Honolulu, HI 96813.

While being a member of &8226;American Bar Association (Member: Sections on International Law; Business Law; Environment, Energy and Resources Law; Public Utility, communications and Transportation Law)•Hawaii State Bar Association (Member; Sections on Business Law and International Law)•Inter-Pacific Bar Association (Secretary-General)•Foundation for the Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (President; Director)•University of Hawaii Foundation (Trustee; Strategic Plan Committee, Chair; Executive Committee, Member)•Hawaii Clean Energy Initiative (Steering Committee, Vice Chair)•American Red Cross - Hawaii State Chapter (Director)•American National Red Cross, Council of Former Governors (Member)•Pacific and Asian Affairs Council (Former Chairman, and current Advisor)•Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii (Former Chairman), Gerald A. Sumida is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing Gerald A. Sumida as your lawyer, you should consider whether Gerald A. Sumida offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if Gerald A. Sumida has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though Gerald A. Sumida's office is located at Honolulu, HI, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

Gerald A. Sumida has been admitted in 1970, Hawaii, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1984, U.S. Supreme Court. His or her practice areas include Corporate & Business; Renewable Energy & Clean Technology; Public Utilities; Securities; Antitrust & Trade Regulation.

Gerald A. Sumida's college and law school education includes Princeton University, B.A., summa cum laude, 1966 Phi Beta Kappa, Yale Law School, New Haven, Connecticut, J.D., 1969. Other biographical background includes •Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2014 for Corporate/Commercial Law •Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2014 in the fields of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Governance Law, Energy Law, and Securities / Capital Markets Law; he has been listed in the publication since 2010•Highest AV Professional Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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