Laie Lawyers

The Hawaii criminal law firm of Harrison & Matsuoka, handles felonies and misdemeanors, drug crimes, sex crimes, white-collar crimes, murder, assaults, gun charges, and domestic violence cases. We have extensive experience in Federal Court, State Court, and Military Courts. Harrison & Matsuoka cares more than just about the case, we care about our clients. Facing a criminal conviction can be devastating to an individual's life, job, reputation, and family. We understand that this experience is traumatic and we are resolved to handle your case in a sensitive matter and by endeavoring to keep your case matter confidential. You can expect...

Trevor A. Brown represents clients in both litigation and transactions. His real estate experience ranges from resort acquisition and development to acting as trial counsel to establish beach access rights based on Kingdom of Hawaii land use. Mr. Brown's corporate experience ranges from negotiating corporate restructurings to acting as trial counsel to force the break-up of related land development corporations. Mr. Brown holds Martindale-Hubbell's® highest possible professional rating AV Preeminent®, for both his skill and integrity. Mr. Brown is recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© list in fourteen categories: Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Business Organization (including LLC's and Partnerships), Closely Held...

Stephen has historically represented clients in a wide range of civil, commercial litigation matters. He was born in New Jersey, raised in Wilmington, Delaware, attended university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania, and went on to obtain his juris doctoris from New York University School of Law in 1995, after which, he remained and practiced in New York for 10 years at such international firms as Milbank Tweed Hadley & McCloy and Morrison & Foerster. Stephen moved to Hawai‘i in 2005 and joined the firm of Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing, where...

Since its founding in 1978, the Honolulu, Hawaii based Law Offices of Sherry P. Broder has earned a reputation as a leader in serious Hawaii personal injury, class action and other complex civil litigation. * Trial Lawyer of the Year Award Finalist * First Woman President, Hawaii State Bar Association * Solo Practitioner of the Year, American Bar Association * Outstanding Woman Lawyer, Hawaii Women Lawyers * Best Lawyers in Hawaii, Honolulu Magazine (1997-Present) * Graduated in...

Roman was formerly a partner at a large Honolulu law firm and has extensive employment litigation experience and trial preparation, representing both businesses and employees alike, in federal and state courts and before federal and state agencies.

He is on the Employment Law Arbitration Panel for National Arbitration and Mediation and an Arbitrator for the State of Hawaii's Court Annexed Arbitration Program. He was selected a "Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment" by American Lawyer Media, the nation's largest publisher of legal media, including the National Law Journal, the American Lawyer, and Corporate Counsel....

David is one of the nation’s most respected lemon law attorneys. He is an attorney in good standing and has been admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Hawaii. He is the founding attorney of the lemon law firm David J. Gorberg & Associates, P.C. and concentrates his practice in the field of Lemon Law and Breach of Warranty. His firm has represented more than 30,000 clients for lemon law claims against all auto manufacturers throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, and Hawaii, and has recovered more than 500 million dollars in settlements. The firm maintains lemon...

As a former Adjunct Professor of Law at the University of Hawaii Law School and former Chairman of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Hawaii Chapter, Mr. Ma was previously appointed the Trade Representative of the State of Hawaii in Hong Kong and China for U.S.-inbound investment.

I was born and raised in central Missouri and received my bachelor's degree in International Studies from the University of Missouri in 1996. Following graduation, I moved to Honolulu and attended the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law where I received my juris doctorate in 1999. After receiving my JD, I served as a law clerk to the Honorable Victoria S. Marks in the First Circuit Court of the State of Hawaii. In 2000, I accepted a position as a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawaii and began my legal career working...

My passion, legal skill, and commitment to justice stem from years of work in both the private and non-profit sectors. My primary practice is civil rights and liberties both against the government and employers. If you have been discriminated against, harassed at work, or your liberties have been violated, I want to hear from you. At my firm, we believe in making justice work for our clients through efficient, personalized, and outstanding legal services.

My name is Ofir Raviv and I am a bankruptcy attorney in Hawaii. My office is in Honolulu, Hawaii but I serve clients on all the Hawaiian Islands.
I love helping people, and once you meet me you may be surprised that I am not from Hawaii but was born and raised in Israel where I attended college. I met my wife who is a local girl, got married and moved back to Hawaii where we have made our home.
After I graduated from UH, I worked as a bankruptcy attorney for one of Hawaii’s most prominent consumer bankruptcy law firms...

Nathan Natori has been practicing law in Hawaii since 1992, and has represented clients running the gamut from state and county agencies, large corporations (Nextel, The Queen's Health System, Holland America Line, Kaiser Permanente), and local families and individuals. Whether big or small, each client is important to Mr. Natori and receives the same level of service. Timely responses from an attorney who cares and whom you can trust is what you will receive at Natori Law Office LLLC.

Since 1995, I've been an attorney at Kurzban Kurzban Tetzeli & Pratt, P.A., where I became an equity partner in 2013. As the managing partner of our esteemed 40+ year law firm, I lead with a commitment to excellence in representing our clients. With a focus on trial law, my dedication to securing maximum compensation and justice for our clients is reflected in the verdicts and settlements I've obtained. I graduated from the University of Alabama in 1992 with honors, earning a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1995. Admitted to the bar in Florida,...

Mr. Tran is an experienced attorney dedicated to the practice of immigration and nationality law. He has fought for and protected the rights of large companies and individuals alike. Following his professional affiliations with solo practitioners, small to mid-sized firms, and non-profit organizations, Mr. Tran founded his own private practice to continue his goal of promoting and advocating immigrant rights.

Practice limited to representing Federal civil service employees with adverse action, discrimination, security clearance revocation, whistle-blower reprisal, and related labor/employment claims before the MSPB, EEOC, OSC, and mediators/arbitrators. Elbridge W. Smith concentrates almost exclusively in representing individual federal employees, primarily handling MSPB and other appeals, EEO complaints and defenses, at the administrative and federal court levels. He has been in private practice since 1977, with firms concentrating in civil rights and employment litigation, representing various federal and private sector unions and their employees. Mr. Smith is a graduate of Wesleyan University and the University of Hawai'i, Richardson School of Law. He...

Ms. McMillen has extensive state and federal experience in sentencing, appellate litigation and post-conviction proceedings. In her federal practice she represented clients in some of the most complex and rigorous prosecutions in Hawai`i’s federal court history, including an appeal from a conviction for selling military stealth technology to foreign governments. She has also represented clients in cases involving: tax fraud and evasion; mortgage fraud; immigration fraud; immigration offenses; misuse of public funds; alien smuggling; mail fraud; wire fraud; drug trafficking. In addition, she represents clients in family law and divorce cases. For more about...

Greg Ryan & Associates understands that divorce can be one of the most challenging and stressful events your family may ever face. We will provide clear and honest guidance to help you and your family move forward. Do not let divorce turn into a lengthy, ugly and expensive “battle.” Let us help you get through it, quickly and with civility, dignity and respect. Attorney Gregory L. Ryan is a military veteran. Mr. Ryan and his team understand your military lifestyle and the unique issues you face as a military family. If you are a service member or spouse currently stationed in...

As a partner at the firm Turbin Chu Heidt, Attorneys at Law, Honolulu lawyer Rai Saint Chu guides injury victims through the legal process. For over 42 years, she has been licensed to practice law. Ms. Chu has had a diverse legal career, including time spent as an attorney for the state legislature, a lobbyist and pub defender. Attorney Chu has devoted considerable efforts to supporting women in the legal community as the founder of Hawaii Women Lawyers and president of the Hawaii Women’s Legal Foundation. Contact her firm today for a consultation.

Specializing in Workers Compensation Law on all Islands of Hawaii

Experienced attorney-over 45 years in Hawaii

Graduate: George Washington University National Law Center

William Bullard is dedicated to providing the highest quality Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy services, and debt workouts to clients at an affordable, cost effective, personal one on one manner. William serves clients on all the Hawaiian Islands from offices located in Honolulu and Koloa.

Mr. Mukaida has represented hundreds of injured workers before the Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. He has also handled workers' compensation cases before Hawaii's Intermediate Court of Appeals and Supreme Court: Wilson v. State, Dept. of Health, 131 Haw. 545, 319 P.3d 464 (2014) (corrected 2/4/2014) (equitable estoppel against employer); Van Ness v. State Dept. of Education, 131 Haw. 545, 319 P.3d 464 (2014) (compensable pulmonary condition due to vog); Alayon v. Urban Management Corp., CAAP-11-0000676 (12/31/2014) (A claimant should not be denied benefits under Hawaii`s WC law simply because her physicians failed to properly enter...

Mr. Street has more than 35 years of litigation experience in a broad variety of matters including complex business litigation, copyright and trademark infringement, intellectual property and trade secret litigation, officers and directors' liability, legal malpractice defense, contracts, real property, antitrust and trade regulation, franchisor/franchisee disputes, wrongful termination actions and other employment claims. He has been retained as insurance defense counsel in actions involving a variety of tort claims including premises liability, products liability,toxic torts, construction litigation and legal malpractice cases. His experience includes jury and bench trials, appeals, private arbitrations, mediations, and administrative hearings.

Richard Turbin, Esq. is a Honolulu personal injury attorney and a partner at the firm Turbin Chu Heidt, Attorneys at Law. Mr. Turbin has been in private practice for nearly four decades. Attorney Turbin is a graduate of Harvard Law School, and was recently recognized as a Traphagen Distinguished Alumni. He is a former president of the Hawaii State Bar Association. In 1999 and 200, Mr. Turbin served as a chair of the American Bar Association’s Trial and Insurance Practice Section, which has over 40,000 members. Mr. Turbin has also won the section’s 2006 Pursuit of Justice of Award. His...

Bilingual International Lawyer. International Buisness. Conflict of Laws. International Litigation. Language: Japanese

Mr. Thomas graduated from the University of Florida in 1984 and received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Florida College of Law in December 1987. He became a member of the California Bar in 1988. With over 1,500 cases and 26 years of experience in every type of investment case Mr. Thomas has a proven track record of success. As an advocate for investors Mr. Thomas utilizes his extensive experience and knowledge of the securities and commodities markets as a former licensed Series 7 stockbroker and Series 3 commodities broker with Shearson Lehman Brothers. His professional memberships include the...

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