Hawaii Elder Law Lawyers

Erik Peterson, a partner with Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, has obtained what is believed to be the largest medical malpractice settlement in California history. Mr. Peterson is licensed in California and Hawaii and practices throughout each state. He has obtained a $21 million jury verdict representing the victim of a car accident who sustained a brain injury. Mr. Peterson has been listed as a "Super Lawyer" for over 10 years, is rated "10" on AVVO, and "AV" by Martindale-Hubbell for ethics and professionalism and is listed in "America's Top 100 Attorneys." Please call Mr. Peterson for...

With extensive experience in litigation and estate planning, my goal is to resolve your legal issues professionally and efficiently.

Michael Garbarino, founder & owner of GARBARINOLAW LLLC, provides client-centered legal services everywhere on Hawaii's Big Island, including by providing free iniital consultations and making house calls. Michael has over two decades of experience as a practicing lawyer, having served in both private practice and public service roles, both in Texas, and now in Hawaii. Michael's work has included positions of significant responsibility in public service, including all of the following: ? DIRECTOR OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL TEXAS HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES SYSTEM AUSTIN, TX 2006 - 2011 ? Served as Deputy Chief Counsel, Director of Sanctions,...

Now retired from private pracgice. Formerly: Presiding Artibrator of the State Bar of California (2006-2008). California State Bar Committee on Mandatory Fee Arbitration (2001 – 2008; Chair 2004-2005; Vice Chair 2002-2004). California State Bar Committee on Judicial Nominees Evaluation (2009- ). Vice chair, Bar Association of San Francisco Committee on Arbitration and Mediation of Fee Disputes (1996 - present). Board of Contributors, Medical Malpractice Law & Strategy, affiliated with New York and National Law Journals (1983-90). Editorial Board, San Francisco Attorney, Bar Association of San Francisco (1991-1995). Chair, Section on Insurance, Negligence & Compensation Law, Bar Association of...

Born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, Samuel K.L. Suen is a graduate of Punahou School, New York University and University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law. Prior to forming his own law practice, Mr. Suen externed with the Honorable Michael D. Wilson in the First Circuit Court, State of Hawaii while in law school. Upon graduating from law school, Mr. Suen served as a law clerk to the Honorable Randal G.B. Valenciano, Chief Judge of the Fifth Circuit Court, State of Hawaii. Mr. Suen then became an associate attorney with Kawashima Law Group where his...

Nancy J. Budd has practiced law on the island of Kaua`i for the past 30 years. The Law Offices of Nancy J. Budd concentrates in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, charitable tax planning, charitable and business organization, and real estate transactions. Nancy was the first woman to serve as president of the Kaua`i Bar Association. Prior to starting her private practice, she served for several years as Managing Attorney for the Legal Aid Society on Kaua`i. She currently serves as a court-appointed arbitrator for the Fifth Circuit Court and serves on...