We represent consumers in disputes with businesses of all kinds, large and small. Hawai'i consumer protection law provides for full recovery of attorneys fees and costs incurred if the consumer prevails, as well as awards to the consumer of three times the consumer's actual out-of-pocket damages [click for additional information].

Serious Personal Injury

We handle serious accidental injury and wrongful death matters as well as less severe injuries. We will aggressively pursue the best possible result for our clients in every case [click for additional information].

Civil Rights

We defend the rights of those who are the victims of discrimination. We also advocate for the preservation of all citizens' right to vote, as well as individual First Amendment Rights to free speech and assembly [click for additional information].

Energy Law

Global warming is perhaps the greatest challenge of our time, and the impact on Hawai'i is likely to be more severe than many other areas of the planet. It is imperative for all of us to do whatever we can to speed the transformation of our energy systems from fossil fuels to renewable sources of power. We represent businesses and investors who strive to make this transformation a reality [click for additional information].

Environmental Law

We work with environmental organizations and individuals to preserve Hawai'i's precious resources, protect fragile ecosystems and stop unlawful polluters of our land and water [click for additional information].

General Civil Litigation

When the cause is just, we enjoy assisting clients with the resolution of a wide variety of civil disputes, including real estate matters and contractual disputes. Our goal is to obtain the best possible result in the least amount of time to reduce the financial, emotional and time consuming burdens of litigation. It is in the best interests of most parties to resolve matters voluntarily through negotiation or mediation, although we will always be prepared to obtain a final, binding judgment through a trial in state or federal court [click for additional information].

Native Hawaiian Rights

The rights of Native Hawaiians are enshrined in Hawai'i's Constitution and statutes, but they are nonetheless constantly imperiled by development pressures and the outside world's strategic and recreational interests in our islands. We are committed to promoting justice for Native Hawaiian people and the preservation of indigenous culture [click for additional information].