M4 attorneys are consistently recognized among Hawaii's finest legal talent.
Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. M4 is proud to have multiple attorneys recognized in the 2026 edition.
Lawyer of the Year
Closely Held Companies &
Family Businesses Law
The "Lawyer of the Year" designation is awarded to only a single attorney in each practice area in each metropolitan region — making it an especially significant honor. M4 is proud to congratulate Stewart Pressman on receiving this distinction for Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.
The following M4 attorneys were recognized in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®:
| Attorney | Practice Areas |
|---|---|
| Brian T. Hirai | Public Finance Law |
| Joel D. Kam | Real Estate Law |
| D. Scott MacKinnon | Real Estate Law |
| William C. McCorriston | Administrative / Regulatory Law; Antitrust Law; Appellate Practice; Bet-the-Company Litigation; Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Civil Rights Law; Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Commercial Litigation; Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Legal Malpractice Law – Defendants; Litigation – Antitrust; Litigation – Health Care; Litigation – Insurance; Litigation – Municipal; Litigation – Real Estate; Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants; Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs; Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs; Professional Malpractice Law – Defendants |
| Clifford J. Miller | Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships); Real Estate Law |
| David J. Minkin | Appellate Practice; Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Government Contracts; Litigation – Labor and Employment |
| Darren L. Nunn | Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law |
| Stewart Pressman ★ Lawyer of the Year | Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law; Corporate Law; Mergers and Acquisitions Law; Securities / Capital Markets Law; Venture Capital Law |
| Randall F. Sakumoto | Real Estate Law |
| Jan Sam | Banking and Finance Law; Real Estate Law |
| Brett R. Tobin | Commercial Litigation |
Best Lawyers has published its list for over 40 years based entirely on peer review. Leading attorneys are asked to evaluate their peers in their areas of expertise, and those who receive high peer reviews are included in the publication. The "Lawyer of the Year" designation is given to only a single attorney in each practice area in each metropolitan region — making it an especially significant honor.
In the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms®, M4 earned Regional Tier rankings across a broad range of practice areas in Hawaii.
Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer reviews from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. Firms included in the 2026 Best Law Firms list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
Chambers & Partners USA Guide — A guide to the world's best lawyers, M4 has been named a leading law firm in Hawaii in the areas of real estate, litigation for general/commercial, and corporate/commercial.
Martindale Hubbell — Based on peer and client reviews, many of M4's attorneys have received the highest rating — AV Preeminent.
Benchmark Litigation — Focused exclusively on U.S. litigation, M4 is named a recommended firm in Hawaii, recognized for general commercial and insurance litigation.
Super Lawyers — Rating attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, M4 attorneys have been selected as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars.