Top Personal Injury Lawyers in ZIP 96813 | 57 available

Since 1991, Mitchell S. Wong has been a trusted advocate for clients in Hawaii, beginning his legal career at the respected firm of David C. Schutter, then Schutter & Glickstein. Focusing on plaintiff’s personal injury and civil litigation, Mr. Wong gained extensive experience representing clients in cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, and negligence. His work also included property damage claims stemming from flooding, defective construction, mold, and disputes in real estate and business transactions. Rising through the ranks, he became a partner at the firm, which was later renamed Schutter Dias Smith & Wong.. In 2004, Mr. Wong established his own law practice, continuing his work in personal injury and civil litigation while broadening his focus to include family law. His family law practice addresses divorce, child custody, paternity, Child Protective Services cases, and adoption. With decades of experience, Mr. Wong is known for his compassionate approach, meticulous preparation, and commitment to achieving favorable outcomes for his clients. Whether navigating complex litigation or sensitive family matters, Mr. Wong provides personalized legal strategies tailored to each client’s unique needs, ensuring their rights are protected and their goals are pursued.

Since 1985, Woody Soldner has been committed to obtaining maximum compensation for Hawaii’s injured. As a personal injury attorney in Honolulu,  Woody has continuously been named to the annual listing of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers.. Woody has particularly focused upon helping injured people with catastrophic  injuries, including spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and burns. These cases involve car accidents, pedestrian accidents, spinal cord injury, brain injury, hospital malpractice and crashworthiness/defective products. Over 32 of Mr. Soldner’s past cases have involved verdicts or settlements in excess of $1,000,000

Robert S. Miyashita, founding partner at Miyashita & O’Steen, LLLC, specializes in omplex multi-party litigation personal injury cases resulting in wrongful death, serious and catastrophic injuries, including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, burn injuries, aquatic injuries, and other injuries, involving motor vehicle negligence (automobile, pedestrian, trucks, motorcycle, airplane, boat, etc.), product liability, premises liability, negligent security, medical malpractice, among other areas of law.. Through his practice, Robert has gained significant experience in a wide range of legal areas, including civil litigation, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, people of all ages and demographics, and recovered millions of dollars for clients in pre-suit and litigation cases and successfully negotiated high-dollar settlements, including multi-million-dollar settlements. He has received recognition for his effective representation of clients through Best Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell (Preeminent A/V Rating), Superlawyers, Top 40 under 40 National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and Top Attorneys Rising Stars.. The combination of Robert’s past experiences and his strong belief to do what is right makes him a passionate and strong advocate for clients who have been injured or wronged through the negligence of others.

Judith Ann Pavey has 40 years of experience in litigation and litigation related alternative dispute resolution. She began her litigation career while still in law school where she received a special certification from the Indiana Supreme Court to act as a prosecutor on criminal cases in Marion County juvenile, misdemeanor and felony courts. Upon graduation she was hired by a high-profile litigator in Hawai‘i, where she established her reputation as a skillful and successful lawyer in criminal, personal injury and other civil litigation matters.  After 7 years, in 1985 Ms. Pavey started her own firm and continued to focus primarily on plaintiffs’ personal injury cases, including those involving medical/legal malpractice and defective products causing substantial physical and/or economic damages. She also continued to handle selected criminal, wrongful termination and sexual harassment cases and worked on construction and contract litigation as well.. Ms. Pavey was one of the lead litigators representing minority shareholders in a closely held corporation involving a federally regulated institution in which both direct and derivative claims were prosecuted. That was successfully resolved in 2008.  That lawsuit brought her to Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher in September 2008 where she will continue to work on commercial and corporate litigation matters, as well as professional negligence cases involving serious physical and economic damages.. Judith Ann Pavey has been named 2020 Best Lawyers in America "Lawyer of the Year" in Honolulu, Medical Malpractice Law, 2013 Best Lawyers in America, "Lawyer of the Year" in Honolulu,  in the practice area of Litigation-Banking & Finance and 2014 "Lawyer of the Year" in Honolulu, in the practice area of Product Liability Litigation.  Ms. Pavey is also recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the practice areas of Medical Malpractice Law, Personal Injury Litigation-Plaintiff, Product Liability Plaintiff, Litigation-Banking & Finance and Commercial Litigation.  Ms. Pavey is recognized as a Litigation Star by Benchmark Plaintiff, and by Chambers and Partners USA Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of Litigation: General Commercial. She has also been selected for inclusion by Super Lawyers, Business Litigation. Ms. Pavey has the highest rating (AV) from Martindale Hubbell for both her skill and ethics.

Jeremy Kyle O'Steen is a founding partner at Miyashita & O'Steen, LLLC (MO Law Hawaii). Driven by a commitment to community safety, Jeremy is dedicated to elevating safety standards by holding negligent corporations and individuals accountable. He advocates for justice on behalf of clients injured due to defective products, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, and premises liability, among other things.. Before establishing MO Law Hawaii, Jeremy served as a litigation partner at a prominent Honolulu firm, specializing in personal injury cases. Earlier in his career, he clerked for the Honorable Melvin H. Fujino on Hawai‘i Island, where he worked to uphold the rule of law within the state’s justice system. Jeremy also gained substantial trial experience as an attorney with Atlee Hall, LLP, in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, focusing on personal injury litigation, consumer safety, and product liability. Additionally, he served as an extern for U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan E. Schwab in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.. Jeremy holds a law degree and additional degrees in Religious Studies and Philosophy. Outside of his legal practice, he enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and their dog.

I was born and raised here in Hawaii.  I grew up on the island of Lanai and finished High School here in Honolulu, at Punahou High School.  After 2 years at the University of Hawaii, I went away to college, graduating from law school at the University of Washington, in Seattle Washington.  I always wanted to come home and help the people of the State of Hawaii.  When I first returned, I was a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the City and County of Honolulu, representing innocent victims of crimes.  From helping innocent victims of crimes, it was a natural progression to doing what I do now, helping innocent victims that have been seriously injured in accidents.

I have been an attorney since 1979.  I worked in Honolulu law firms for several years, and started my own law office in 1987.  I grew up in Hawaii.. My education is: Punahou School (1972); Williams College (Dean's List, 1973); University of San Francisco (B.A. magna cum laude, 1976); New York University (Root-Tilden Scholar, J.D., 1979).  Member:  International Society of Primerus Law Firms (Plaintiff's Counsel for all of Hawaii); National Association of Consumer Advocates (Hawaii State Coordinator); Hawaii Association for Justice (Board of Directors); Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group (Member); Medical Malpractice Forum, AAJ (Member); American Association for Justice;  Hawai‘i State Bar Association.

EXPERIENCED, KNOWLEDGEABLE, and RESPONSIVE lawyer who specializes in Lawsuits & Disputes in matters relating to trust disputes, partition sales, business disputes, real estate disputes, personal injury. Awarded an AV-Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell.. E-Mail:. Phone:

David W. Barlow – Trusted Hawaii Personal Injury Attorney. David W. Barlow brings many years of experience as a personal injury lawyer in Hawaii, with a strong track record of securing fair and full compensation for accident victims. His commitment to justice and dedication to his clients have earned him a reputation as one of Hawaii’s leading personal injury attorneys.. Mr. Barlow is licensed to practice in both the Hawaii State Courts and the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii. He serves on the Board of Governors of the Hawaii Association for Justice and is an active member of the Hawaii State Bar Association.. Appointed by Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Mr. Barlow serves as an Arbitrator in the Hawaii State Court Annexed Arbitration Program, demonstrating his deep trust within the legal community.. Earlier in his legal career, Mr. Barlow worked with the U.S. Air Force JAG Office at Hurlburt Field, Florida, and served as a judicial clerk for Chief District Judge Gary Nafziger of the Second Judicial District in Kansas.. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Washburn University School of Law and holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from Weber State University. While in law school, he served as Student Editor-in-Chief of the Family Law Quarterly, a publication of the American Bar Association, and was President of the Washburn Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.

Amy Lawson Woodward is an associate at the Law Office of William H. Lawson, concentrating her practice in the area of plaintiffs personal injury litigation.  Prior to joining her father’s firm in 2016, Ms. Woodward practiced law at Carlsmith Ball LLP, in the firm’s Honolulu office.  At Carlsmith Ball, Ms. Woodward’s practice focused predominantly on litigating commercial disputes, however, she was also part of a team of lawyers that defended one of the firm’s largest national clients in personal injury matters.  This personal injury defense experience inspired Ms. Woodward to join her father’s practice, and to litigate on behalf of plaintiffs who have suffered life-altering injuries.. Before practicing law at Carlsmith Ball, Ms. Woodward also externed at the Hawaii Supreme Court, the United States District Court in San Diego and the United States Circuit Court, Ninth Circuit.  Ms. Woodward received her J.D. degree magna cum laude and Order of the Coif from the University of San Diego School of law, where she was in the top 2% of her class.  While in law school, Ms. Woodward was a member of the University of San Diego Law Review.  She received numerous scholastic awards including CALI Excellence for the Future Awards (awarded to the highest grade) in her Contracts, Constitutional Law I, Professional Responsibility, Corporations, and Conflicts of Law courses.

Although Phil Brown has been a full time litigation attorney since 1985, he became a Hawaii attorney after moving to Honolulu in 1993.  Mr. Brown started this office in 1997 after working for some of the finest law firms in Hawaii, New York and Virginia.. Upon graduation from Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1985, Mr. Brown was an associate at Hunton and Williams.  In 1987 Mr. Brown joined the New York office of Reid and Priest (later known as Thelen Reid and Priest).  Mr. Brown often credits these two highly regarded, national law firms as the main reason for his strong background in commercial litigation.  In 1993 Mr. Brown moved to Honolulu and joined its then largest law firm, Carlsmith Ball.  At Carlsmith Ball, he litigated against some of Hawaii’s finest attorneys, including famed Plaintiffs attorney, David C. Schutter.  Following one oral argument, Mr. Schutter offered Mr. Brown the opportunity to join Schutter and represent the claims of some 4000 annuity holders in a case against a national financial institution.  Mr. Brown candidly admits when he met Schutter, Brown had little experience representing the rights of Plaintiffs.  However, Brown accepted the challenge and two years later mediated a Thirty-Nine Million Dollar settlement for the annuity holders.. Mr. Brown started his own boutique litigation office in 1997.  Relying on his diverse experience, Mr. Brown represents Plaintiffs and Defendants in Commercial Litigation, Real Estate Litigation, and Personal Injury cases.. Mr. Brown has Martindale Hubbell’s highest legal/ethics ratings and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers under Civil Trial Practice, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury.  Mr. Brown is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers.  Mr. Brown has also been recognized in Honolulu Magazine’s Best Lawyers in Hawaii and was honored by the National Trial Lawyers Association as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer.

A Proven Track Record. As an experienced civil litigator in a wide variety of practice areas, including:. Attorney Michael Healy has earned a reputation as a Honolulu personal injury lawyer who gets consistent results. With over 30 years and 100+ jury trials in Hawaii, he is also an extremely experienced criminal defense attorney who has helped many clients accused of crimes avoid serious punishments.. Serious auto accident involving severe injuries will almost certainly cost more than what insurance company are willing to part with. Our Honolulu personal injury attorney law firm can help your family get adequate compensation from the insurance companies. Not only to cover your financial losses, but also to make up for the harrowing emotional distress the accident has caused.. A criminal conviction can seriously harm a person’s reputation, devastate their career, threaten their freedom, and limit future opportunities. Our experienced criminal defense team applies focus and strategy to investigate the charges thoroughly and uncover any and all details that may help you protect your reputation and freedom.. You do not need to be an expert in the law, just you know your rights and it all starts by Ho'Omau