Prior to attending Stanford Law School, Charlie was in the United States Navy both as an enlisted man and commissioned officer.

His practice emphasizes condominium law, real estate development, and corporate and business law. 

Professional & Community Affiliations

• American Bar Association State Delegate from Hawaii, 1992-1994; Member, Standing Committee on Lawyer Competence, 1989-1992; Chair, Standing Committee on Lawyer Competence, 1993-1995; Member, Real Property and Probate & Trust Law Section; Chair, Hawaii ABA Membership Committee, 1992-1999; Member, Center for Professional Responsibility, 1993-1999

• Hawaii State Bar Association President, 1989; Chair, Real Property and Financial Services Section, 1991; Co-chair, Standing Committee on Lawyer Competence and Specialization; Board member of the Real Property and Financial Services Section, 1992-present

• National Conference of Bar Presidents Executive Council: 1994-1997