Mark M. Murakami

Mark M. Murakami serves as a Lecturer in Law at the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, while concurrently practicing as a Director at Damon Key Leong Kupchak Hastert in Honolulu. His academic role intersects with extensive professional work in Dispute Resolution, Real Estate and Construction, and Business and Commercial Law practice groups.

Educational background:

• JD, William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii (1999)
• BS, United States Coast Guard Academy (1992)

His research and teaching focuses on critical legal domains including:

• Eminent Domain & Condemnation Law
• Complex Commercial Disputes
• Land Use Negotiation & Litigation
• Probate and Trust Disputes
• Real Estate Law
• General Civil Litigation

Professional recognition features:

• Best Lawyers in America® across seven practice areas
• Best Lawyers® Eminent Domain & Condemnation Lawyer of the Year (2013)
• Super Lawyers selection for 10 consecutive years
• Multiple academic honors including Dean’s Scholar and highest-grade awards in core law subjects

Military service includes 13 years active duty in the U.S. Coast Guard with command experience, followed by Reserve service until retirement as Captain. He teaches Real Property II (Course #519) and maintains active litigation practice across all Hawaii state/federal courts and federal appellate courts.