Michelle K. Correia

Michelle K. Correia is a partner at Chun Kerr LLP in Honolulu who represents corporate and individual plaintiffs and defendants in complex civil, commercial, construction defect, real estate, and tax controversy matters. Her practice includes business, commercial, and real estate litigation in state and federal proceedings. She has experience across all phases of litigation, including state appellate practice, and handles disputes involving business interests, property issues, professional liability, and other significant civil claims.

Correia earned a J.D., cum laude, from DePaul University College of Law and a B.A. from The Ohio State University. Her legal education provides a foundation for analyzing complex disputes, preparing litigation strategy, and addressing issues that cross business, real estate, tort, and professional liability matters. She is admitted in Hawaii and Illinois and before federal courts in Hawaii and the Northern and Central Districts of Illinois.

Correia has substantial litigation experience involving commercial and real estate disputes, mass torts, class actions, product liability, defamation, medical and dental malpractice, personal injury, and professional liability. Her work for corporate and individual clients spans state and federal proceedings and includes appellate matters. This broad dispute experience helps her assess legal and factual issues, manage complex claims, and represent clients through demanding stages of civil and commercial litigation.

Michelle K. Correia has been recognized by Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation and Litigation-Real Estate and was a Fellow of the Hawaii State Bar Association Leadership Institute. Her professional service includes work with the Hawaii State Bar Association, including its Business Law, Appellate, and Litigation Sections, and leadership with Hawaii Women Lawyers. She combines courtroom experience, appellate knowledge, and a broad understanding of commercial disputes to provide practical representation in complex litigation.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Chun Kerr LLP
• Director, Hawaii State Bar Association (2026-Present)
• Member, Illinois State Bar Association
• Former Secretary and Co-Chair, Hawaii State Bar Association: Litigation Section
• Director and Former President and Vice-President/President Elect, Hawaii Women Lawyers (2022-Present)
• Director, Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation (2023-2025)
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association: Business Law and Appellate Sections
• Grade Level Director, Island Pacific Academy Parents Association (2025 – Present)
• Member, Women of Waianae (2021 – Present)

Licensed State

• Hawaii
• Illinois

Education

• DePaul University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD) (Cum Laude)
• The Ohio State University (Columbus, OH)
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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