Maria F. Altuzarra
Associate
Mrs. Altuzarra concentrates her practice in the areas of land use, real estate and general business transactions.
Prior to joining the firm, Mrs. Altuzarra worked for a large local law firm specializing in land use and development. She also practiced in Helsinki, Finland with White & Case LLP, an international law firm, focusing on M&A transactions.
Business Transactions & Organizations
Education
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), Helsinki University Faculty of Law 2013
- Masters of Laws (LL.M), Helsinki University Faculty of Law 2014
- Bachelor of Business Administration (BB.A), Hanken School of Economics, 2014
- Juris Doctorate, William S. Richardson School of Law, 2018
Community
- Volunteer, Surfrider Foundation (2019 – Present)
Memberships
- Hawaii State Bar Association
- Member of the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawaii State Bar Association
- Member, Hawaii Women Lawyers
- Licensed to practice in the courts of the State of Hawaii
Recognition
- Listed in the 2021 Edition of the Best Lawyers of America – The Ones to Watch in the area of Land Use
- White & Case Social Responsibility Award for Outstanding Pro Bono Work (2015)
Publications
- “Sopimusriskit”, a text book on contractual risks, chapter 8 on contractual risks in anti-trust law, co-authored with Asko Lindqvist, Sanoma Pro 2014
- Labor Market Regulation and Resolving Insolvency, chapters on Finland, co-authored with Timo Airisto, Doing Business 2015
- Labor Market Regulation and Resolving Insolvency, chapters on Finland, co-authored with Timo Airisto, Doing Business 2014
- Criminal Compensation Scheme, chapter on Finland, co-authored with Tanja Törnqvist, Beijing Zhongze Women’s Legal Counseling and Service Center 2014
