DARDECS N. VILLANUEVA joined Ekimoto & Morris in 2025. Prior to joining the firm,
Dardecs earned his law degree from the University of Hawai‘i William S. Richardson School of
Law. Originally from the Philippines, he is also both a Certified Public Accountant and a licensed
attorney in the Philippines.

With over a decade of experience in accounting and taxation, Dardecs has worked with
a global accounting firm in Bermuda and Guam, specializing in U.S. federal and state tax
matters. He also held roles in private companies in the Philippines as an accountant and tax professional.

Now based in Hawaii, Dardecs enjoys spending time outdoors with his family, exploring
the islands’ scenic mountains, parks, and beaches.

Dardecs is admitted to practice before all of the courts in the State of Hawai‘i, as well as
the U.S. District Court for the District of Hawai‘i.