Legal Malpractice law in Hawaii covers attorney negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, missed deadlines, conflict of interest, and fee disputes. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Hawaii has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to legal malpractice cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

One of the most important things to know about legal malpractice law in Hawaii is the statute of limitations. You generally have 2 years from the date of injury to file a claim. Hawaii follows modified comparative negligence with 51% bar for determining liability, which directly affects how much compensation you may recover. Cases are filed in Circuit Court, and knowing how local judges handle these matters gives experienced attorneys a real advantage.

The legal malpractice attorneys listed here practice throughout Hawaii and can be filtered by location, reviews, and experience. Each profile includes practice area details, office locations, and client feedback. We recommend comparing several attorneys before making a decision — most offer free initial consultations, which gives you a chance to evaluate their approach and determine whether they're the right fit.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to legal malpractice law in Hawaii to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across Hawaii.

Emily M. Walker - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bickerton Law Group LLLP
 745 Fort St #801 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 599-3811
University of Hawai i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
English
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Consumer Law Employment Law
Philip Brown - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Philip R. Brown
 1003 Bishop St Ste. 2005 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 523-5900
Washington and Lee University School of Law (1982)
Hawaii Bar
Active License
Asbestos & Mesothelioma Business Law Consumer Law
James J. Bickerton - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Bickerton Law Group LLLP
 745 Fort St #801 Honolulu HI 96813
8085993811514
UCLA School of Law (1981)
English
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit Bar
Active License
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Consumer Law
William Fenton Sink - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of William F. Sink
 735 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 531-7162
Univ of San Diego
Bar #3546
California Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Civil Rights Consumer Law Employment Law
Dennis Potts - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St #1628 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 537-4575
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (1970)
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice Personal Injury
J. Stephen Street - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
J. Stephen Street, Lawyer at Law
 134 Maono Place Honolulu HI 96821
(808) 754-1647
University of Virginia (1971)
U.S. Supreme Court Bar
Active License
Intellectual Property Legal Malpractice
David Louie - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 538-7500
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Products Liability
Rodney P. Bridgers Jr. - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 707 Richards St Suite 526 Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 321-0094
South Texas College of Law (1982)
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Bankruptcy
Eric Seitz - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 820 Mililani St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 533-7434
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
8th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Criminal Law Education Law
Lindalee Farm - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1099 Alakea St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 547-5600
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Legal Malpractice Maritime Law
Peter Olson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1000 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 521-9385
John Marshall Law School
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Entertainment & Sports Law Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice
James Hershey - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 533-4300
Hastings College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Arbitration & Mediation Legal Malpractice Products Liability
Brad Petrus - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1164 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 792-5800
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Products Liability Real Estate Law
Thomas Cook - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 524-7030
Santa Clara U.
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Legal Malpractice Products Liability
April Luria - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 538-7500
Indiana U.
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Products Liability
Michael Tom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 1164 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 792-5800
Hastings College of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Products Liability
Leslie Ching Allen - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 700 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 535-8468
University of Washington School of Law
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Family Law Legal Malpractice
Paul Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 810 Richards St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 524-4600
U. of Notre Dame
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Personal Injury
Jodie Roeca - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 538-7500
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Products Liability
Arthur Roeca - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 538-7500
Southwestern U.
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Products Liability
Keith Hiraoka - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 841 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 538-7500
UC Berkeley - Boalt Hall
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Insurance Defense Legal Malpractice Products Liability
Lyle Harada - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 745 Fort St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 275-0300
William S. Richardson
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Health Care Law Legal Malpractice
Janice Futa - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 737 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 523-0451
Santa Clara U.
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice
David Hall - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 735 Bishop St Honolulu HI 96813
(808) 526-0402
George Washington U.
Hawaii Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Legal Malpractice
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