Hawaii attorneys
Browse attorneys in Hawaii.
Select a legal issue to browse licensed Hawaii attorneys by practice area.
Practice areas
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Injury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From traffic accidents on H-1 to tourism-related injuries and ocean recreational incidents, Hawaii sees a significant number of personal injury cases each year.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Queen's Medical Center, Tripler Army Medical Center, or any Hawaii facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Wrongful Death
Losing a family member due to someone else's negligence is devastating.
Product Liability
When a defective product causes injury in Hawaii, manufacturers and distributors can be held strictly liable.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Employment Law
Hawaii workers have protections under both state and federal law.
Workers' Compensation
Workplace injuries happen in workplaces across Hawaii.
Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security disability process in Hawaii can take months or years.
Long-Term Disability & ERISA
Disability insurance companies in Hawaii routinely deny or terminate legitimate long-term disability claims.
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects Hawaii families of all sizes.
Probate
Hawaii probate court oversees the administration of estates and resolution of disputes over wills and inheritances.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, Hawaii business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in Hawaii involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and Hawaii business needs.
Environmental Law
Hawaii's unique ecosystems, volcanic activity, and military base contamination create distinctive environmental legal issues — from coral reef protection and water quality disputes to CERCLA cleanup at former military installations.
Securities & Finance
Hawaii's investment community and large military population generate securities disputes — from investment fraud targeting service members to broker misconduct and unsuitable recommendations.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
Hawaii's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in Hawaii — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and Hawaii state regulations.
Nursing Home Abuse & Neglect
Hawaii nursing home residents have legal rights and facilities have a duty of care.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in Hawaii, an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and Hawaii state protections can help.
Domestic Violence
Hawaii law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
Hawaii veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Litigation & Disputes
Fee structures vary — hourly, contingency, or hybrid depending on case type and complexity
Construction Defect
Hawaii's tropical climate, salt air, and volcanic geology create unique construction challenges — from moisture intrusion and mold damage in Honolulu condominiums to corrosion of building materials across the islands.
Insurance Disputes
Hawaii's tropical storm exposure, volcanic activity, and lava zone classifications create unique insurance dispute challenges — from denied hurricane damage claims to coverage disputes involving lava flow risk.
Premises Liability
Hawaii's tourism-heavy economy creates unique premises liability exposure — from slip-and-fall injuries at resorts and hotel pools to ocean recreation accidents and negligent security at vacation properties.
Commercial Litigation
Hawaii's tourism, real estate, and military-connected business sectors generate commercial disputes with unique island market dynamics.
Government & Municipal
Typically hourly or retainer — fee structures vary by engagement type
Municipal Law
Hawaii's unique four-county system — with no independent municipalities — means county governments handle all local government functions, creating distinctive legal issues around county ordinances, land use, and Hawaiian sovereignty concerns.
Administrative Law
Hawaii's administrative proceedings — from professional license defense before DCCA licensing boards to environmental permit appeals and benefit disputes — require attorneys who understand Hawaii's Administrative Procedure Act..
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Pro bono attorneys provide free legal services to those who cannot afford representation.
Coverage
Attorneys throughout Hawaii.
Serving Honolulu, Pearl City, Hilo, Kailua, Waipahu, Kaneohe, Mililani Town, Kahului, Ewa Gentry, Kihei, and communities across Hawaii.
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