Clarisse Kobashigawa is a personal injury attorney with extensive experience in personal injury civil litigation involving 42 U.S.C. §1983 civil rights abuse, toxic torts, pharmaceutical litigation, catastrophic injury and wrongful death.
She was also integral to helping Shaheen & Gordon establish an office in Hawaii.
With over fifteen years in private practice, Clarisse possesses jury trial experience in Hawaii’s federal and state courts. She bases her personal injury practice on the philosophy of “nuchi du takara” – “life is a treasure,” understanding the fragility of life and the importance of fighting for care, healing, and justice when people need it most.
Born and raised in Honolulu, Clarisse earned a B.A. in Political Science from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She earned a Juris Doctor from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, Minnesota before moving back home to Hawaii.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and remains committed to perpetuating the Okinawan culture through her involvement with the Hawaii United Okinawan Association.
