James B. Nicholson, Trustee vs. Harmon - Witness MIKE MARSH, Case Lombardi and Pettit

David C. Farmer, Successor-Trustee vs. Harmon

(Formerly Woo vs. Harmon & Nicholson vs. Harmon)

CV05-00030 DAE KSC

U.S. District Court For the District of Hawaii

Judges: David A. Ezra; Kevin S. Chang

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DEFENDANT’S WITNESS

MICHAEL R. MARSH

PHONE: (808) 547-5449

FAX: (808) 523-1888

EMAIL:mmarsh@caselombardi.com

Michael R. Marsh is an attorney with the prominent Honolulu law firm of Case Lombardi and Pettit. A founding partner in this firm is Dan Case, who is the father of AOL’s Steve Case, and AON’s Jeffrey Case.

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From the Case Lombardi and Pettit website:

MICHAEL R. MARSH

DIRECTOR/SHAREHOLDER

Mr. Marsh concentrates his practice in dispute resolution and litigation primarily involving construction, development and real estate matters, employment law and trademark and copyright infringement.

In construction litigation, he represents a variety of developers, design professionals, general contractors and suppliers. He has represented developers and major land owners in connection with construction development and real estate disputes. Mr. Marsh has advised and represented management in employment related actions and lawsuits, as well as labor law compliance issues. His clients in the area of trademark and copyright matters include international designers, manufacturers, producers and distributors.

In addition to participating in mediation and arbitration as an advocate, Mr. Marsh is an arbitrator for the Court Annexed Arbitration Program. Prior to joining the firm in 1978, Mr. Marsh was a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Hawaii.

Mr. Marsh holds an "AV" rating, possessing the highest level of legal skill, ability and integrity by the preeminent law directory service of Martindale Hubbell. He has been recognized for his work in the areas of arbitration and mediation having been named by his peers to the Best Lawyers In America listing.

Michael R. Marsh is the firm's managing director and a member of the Executive Committee.

www.caselombardi.com/AttorneyDetail.aspx?AttorneyID=1014

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New Discovery (12-01-07): David C. Farmer withdraws as councel for Le Jardin Academy.

Date: Thu, 29 Nov 2007 17:18:44 -1000

From: "Mike Marsh" <Mmarsh@caselombardi.com>

Subject: Withdrawal of Counsel

To: "David C Farmer" <farmerd001@hawaii.rr.com>

CC: "Leroy Colombe" <lcolombe@ckdbw.com>

David; This is to inform you that Le Jardin Academy, Inc. will stipulate to your withdrawal as counsel. Please prepare the appropriate Stipulation and forward it to me. Thank you, Michael

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NEW DISCOVERY (12-01-07):

June 21, 2007

Former Congressman Ed Case, Young Entrepreneur Matt Longfellow, Join Small Business Hawaii Board

By Sam Slom

The Directors of Small Business Hawaii (SBH) unanimously elected two new members of the SBH Board: Ed Case and Matt Longfellow.

Small Business Hawaii (SBH) is going through a major reorganization and part of the process is the introduction of new board members. The SBH board adopts policy positions and activties for the 2,000 business member group, founded in 1976 by Lex Brodie. Board members are volunteers and unpaid.

Former U.S Congressman Ed Case, has joined the Board of Directors of Small Business Hawaii, effective July 1. Case, a Democrat, served in the Hawaii State Legislature for 8 years, then in the U.S. House. Last year he challenged U.S. Senator Daniel Akaka in the Democrat primary. While in Congress, Case was a member of the Small Business Committee and has been a staunch defender of small business rights in Hawaii....

SBH is also preparing to launch a 501©(3) Educational Foundation. (SBH is a 501©(6) non profit corporation).

Continuing members of the SBH Board include; Joyce Edwards, The Systemcenter, Inc.; Walt Harvey, East O'ahu Realty; Andrew Mertz, Andy's Pool Service; Matt Muccio, Techniques Hawaii, Inc.; Jack Schneider of JS Services, Bob Sigall, Creative-1/The Companies We Keep; Sam Slom, SMS Consultants, and Geal Talbert, Legacy Group Hawaii.

Retiring from the board after many years of community service are: Wayne Fukuda of Wheatgrass Pacifica; Mike Marsh of Case Lombardi & Pettit; and John Yanagihara of New England Financial.

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ACT 118 (07)
HB504
Signed: June 1, 2007

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE OF SPECIAL PURPOSE REVENUE BONDS FOR LE JARDIN ACADEMY.

Authorizes the issuance of $25 million in special purpose revenue bonds for Le Jardin Academy.

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January 11, 2006

A Belated Thank You to a Family Who Made a Difference

By Malia Zimmerman, Hawaii Reporter

My best friend growing up was Denise Lee. In the same class at Kailua’s Le Jardin Academy, we were always getting into trouble because we made each other laugh until our belly ached. Anything could set us off on one of our giggle fests.

A Laurel and Hardy movie at the Kaneohe Theater literally had us rolling in the aisles. Denise’s bright smile with that twinkle in her eye would get me laughing....

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http://starbulletin.com/2007/02/18/news/story05.html

www.bizjournals.com/pacific/stories/2004/02/09/focus7.html

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Michael Marsh is expected to testify regarding his business, professional, political and personal relationships with Judge Alan Kay, Judge David Ezra, Ray Fuqua, Judith Neustadter Fuqua, Steve Case, AOL, Jeffrey Case, Aon, Stephanie Case, The Nature Conservancy, Judge Barry Kurren, Faye Kurren, John Marshall, Aloha Airlines, Colbert Matsumoto, Earl Anzai, Lyn Anzai, Linda Lingle, Bob Awana, John McCain, George Wackenhut, Richard Helms, Barack Obama, Henry Paulson, James Nicholson, Carol Muranaka, David Farmer, James Cribley, Ted Pettit, Grove Farm, Guido Giacometti, James Ahloy, Ron Rewald, and others to be named upon discovery.