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Damir Kouliev
Hilo, HI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Estate Planning and Traffic Tickets
Golden Gate University
Successful, affordable criminal, DUI, traffic, and general practice attorney Damir Kouliev based on Maui. Call or text the Kouliev firm at 808-854-7558 for quality legal representation that you can afford, with the personal attention that your case requires. 24 hour service available.
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Michael Henry Garbarino
Pahoa, HI Lawyer with 28 years of experience
Free ConsultationCivil Rights, Criminal Defense, Elder and Estate Planning
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,...
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Paul J. Sulla Jr
Hilo, HI Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Estate Planning, Real Estate and Tax
Boston University School of Law
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William Dean
Hilo, HI Lawyer with 15 years of experience
Free ConsultationBusiness, Divorce, Estate Planning and Real Estate
University of Hawaii - Manoa
William Dean is a 2008 of the University of Hawaii's William S. Richardson School of Law. He then became a Judge Advocate with the U.S. Air Force and provided a assistance on a wide variety of legal specialties to hundreds of clients, including criminal justice, business law, estate planning, real estate, divorce and family law, and federal law. William is a seasoned negotiator and mediator. He is also a financial expert with advanced degrees in finance and high level financial positions in government and industry.
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Peter K. Kubota
Hilo, HI Attorney with 35 years of experience
Business, Consumer, Estate Planning and Landlord Tenant
My practice is located on the East side of Hawaii Island, primarily in the areas of Estate Planning, Business Law and Real Estate transactions. We have a small office, and provide friendly, practical service. I was born and raised in Hilo, moved back home about 20 years ago to practice law, and I would not live anywhere else in the world.
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Kris LaGuire
HILO, HI Attorney with 34 years of experience
Civil Rights
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
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Jeri D Byers
Papaikou, HI Attorney with 45 years of experience
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Mitchell David Roth
Hilo, HI Attorney with 31 years of experience
Criminal Defense
Whittier Law School
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Kathleen Lucero
Hilo, HI Lawyer with 41 years of experience
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Barbara Lee Franklin
Honokaa, HI Attorney with 37 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Collections and Real Estate
Seattle University School of Law
2003 to Present: Sole Practitioner, Honokaa, Hawaii
General practice with an emphasis on bankruptcy law, consumer issues, and real estate law. I represent individuals and business owners under chapter 7, and chapter 11, chapter 12, chapter 13, and one bankruptcy trustee. I have represented individuals in preference actions brought by chapter 7 trustees in other jurisdictions. Based on my experience working on highly complicated bankruptcy cases, I have successfully confirmed client's chapter 12s for which they received a discharge. I also represent clients in real estate matters including the purchase and sale of residential real estate, landlord...
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Margaret Dunham Wille
KAMUELA, HI Lawyer with 43 years of experience
Administrative, Environmental and Municipal
Antioch School of Law
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George Apter
none, HI Lawyer
none
none, HI
Health Care
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J. Porter DeVries
Kailua Kona, HI Lawyer with 12 years of experience
Business, Construction and Real Estate
Elisabeth Haub School of Law - Pace University
J. Porter DeVries began his career at the Wall Street firm of Segal Gebski, where he represented clients encountering construction, business, real estate, and international disputes. With Condominium and Community Association clients, Porter focuses on enabling Boards of Directors to establish and maintain the highest standards of good governance. Underscoring the firm’s proactive approach, he leads DeVries’ preventative counseling and strategic planning services, as well as ensuring that Boards are legally protected in disputes and thrive in the myriad aspects of governing Hawaii’s diverse associations. Leading the firm’s Real Estate and Commercial Litigation sector, Porter routinely...
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Matthew A Sylva
Kailua-Kona, HI Attorney with 6 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Domestic Violence and Family
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Hi there. My name's Matthew and I'm the owner and attorney for Akamai Law, LLLC. I provide legal services for people for a variety of cases and am always eager for new challenges and to find innovative solutions to my client's concerns.
I have a great deal of experience working on criminal defense cases from criminal traffic cases to felonies and DUIs and everything in between from my time representing indigent clients with the Office of the Public Defender in Kailua-Kona. I also have experience with family criminal and TRO cases, juvenile criminal cases, and mental health cases from that...
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John Olson
Kamuela, HI Lawyer with 51 years of experience
Business, Construction, Divorce and Personal Injury
University of San Francisco School of Law
John L. Olson is an attorney who handles a wide variety of matters from litigation (civil, probate, trust disputes); advising businesses in day to day matters, including contracts and management; transactional work for individuals and business; criminal defense; to Estate Planning in Kona and Kamuela. As a sole practioner he gained a width breadth of knowledge to assist his clients in just about anything. He was born and raised on the Island of O`ahu, and moved to Kona in 1973 with his wife. There, they raised two sons: Robert and Peter Olson, both of whom are...
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Peter Olson
KAMUELA, HI Attorney with 18 years of experience
Business, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate
Peter S.R. Olson is an attorney who handles a wide variety of matters, including: litigation (civil, family, and criminal), transactional, and business formation/advisement in Kona and Kamuela.
He was born and raised in South Kona on the Big Island of Hawai`i. He is the son of John L. Olson, founder of the firm. Peter has assisted his father at the firm since he was five years old.
Peter received his Juris Doctor and Environmental Law Certificate from Univerisity of Hawai`i at Manoa's William S. Richardson School of Law in 2005. After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Glenn...
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Terri Lea Fujioka-Lilley
Kailua-Kona, HI Lawyer with 21 years of experience
Business, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI and Securities
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
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Geraldo Scatena
Kailua Kona, HI Attorney with 26 years of experience
Divorce, Family, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Hastings College of Law
Jerry Scatena graduated from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law, in 1972. He graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University College of Law in 2008 receiving an LL.M. degree in international law. He has over 35 years of experience as both a personal injury litigator, family law practitioner and real estate counsel serving as general counsel for multi-national corporations. He is also a licensed real estate broker in both Hawaii and California.
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Robert Kenneth Olson
Kamuela, HI Lawyer with 20 years of experience
DUI & DWI, Divorce, Personal Injury and Probate
Western New England College
Robert K. Olson, is an attorney who handles a wide variety of matters. With an emphasis in litigation, Robert handles civil, probate, trust, family, and criminal cases in the District, Family, and Circuit Courts in Kealakekua, Kailua-Kona, and Kamuela.
Robert was born and raised in Kona. He attended Konawaena Elementary and graduated from Hawaii Preparatory Academy in 1995, where he ran track, cross-country(Captain), and played basketball. At HPA received the Career Athlete Award.
Robert attained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1999 at Brandeis University in Massachusetts (Cross Country - Captain, All-American). Robert received his Juris Doctor Degree in 2002 from Western...
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Joseph Fagundes III
Kailua-Kona, HI Attorney with 44 years of experience
Arbitration & Mediation, Business, Maritime and Real Estate
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law and University of California - Berkeley
Serving Hawaii as a civil litigator since 1980.
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Jason Braswell
Kailua-Kona, HI Attorney with 20 years of experience
Appeals, Arbitration & Mediation, Business and Real Estate
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology
Jason comes to BFL from a background litigating at Skadden on behalf of some of the world’s largest companies, but he also has the experience of being owner/salesperson/janitor at a true mom-and-pop operation in Kona: Big Island Running Company. Whatever the size of your operation or problem, Jason will take a pragmatic approach in formulating a solution that is effective and efficient. While he loves helping his clients succeed in litigation, he also finds it equally (if not more) rewarding to help a client put in place a carefully drafted agreement or well-thought-out strategy that keeps them out of litigation...
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David Jakeman
Waikoloa, HI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Immigration
Brigham Young University
David A. Jakeman, founding attorney of Beacon Immigration, has been interested in foreign cultures and languages since he was a young boy. That interest culminated in his decision to dedicate his legal career to immigration. In high school, David studied Spanish and German. After his graduation, he served a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Mexico City and surrounding regions, where he grew to love the Mexican people and the Spanish language. After returning home from his mission he completed a Bachelor’s degree at Brigham Young University in Near Eastern Studies, graduating magna cum laude....
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Stephen D. Whittaker
KAILUA KONA, HI Attorney with 46 years of experience
Administrative, Antitrust, Bankruptcy and Foreclosure Defense
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Leanna Jade Pohevitz
Kamuela, HI Lawyer
Divorce and Family
City University of New York School of Law and City University of New York School of Law
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Darl Gleed
Kailua-Kona, HI Attorney with 37 years of experience
Business, Estate Planning and Real Estate
Seattle University School of Law
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Shawn Nakoa
Kailua, HI Lawyer with 33 years of experience
Animal, Business and Personal Injury
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Lee Mattingly
Kailua Kona, HI Attorney with 25 years of experience
(808) 326-2220
75-5909 Walua Road Second Floor
Kona Town Market Building
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Divorce and Family
Lee Mattingly has been licensed in the State of Hawaii since 2002. She has a litigation JD from Baylor Law School and a masters degree in Conflict Resolution. Her primary focus is on family law and is available to assist you with divorce, child custody, premarital agreements and other issues of family law. Lee Mattingly is also available for mediations and has a broad range of areas wherein she serves as mediator.
Office in Kona at the Kona Town Market Building 75-5909 WALUA ROAD SECOND FLOOR.
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Arne Werchick
Kailua Kona, HI Lawyer with 59 years of experience
76-187 Kamehamalu St
Kailua Kona, HI 96740
Elder
UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
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...
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Margaret Masunaga
Kealakekua, HI Attorney with 37 years of experience
Administrative
McGeorge School of Law
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Jeffrey Erich Foster
Kealakekua, HI Attorney with 22 years of experience
Consumer, Insurance Claims, Personal Injury and Real Estate
Jeffrey Foster proudly represents Hawai‘i residents, their families, as well as visitors to our islands, who have suffered a serious injury or wrongful death due to a negligent, reckless or intentional act. Jeff represents clients in personal injury cases and insurance disputes on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Hawai‘i Island. In addition to his Hawai‘i practice, Jeff is also licensed in Washington State, where he operated his practice in downtown Seattle for over 10 years prior to moving to Hawai‘i.
Dr. Nancy Oppenheim
Kapaau, HI Attorney
Agricultural, Business, Communications and Entertainment & Sports
UCLA School of Law
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Gavin Kazuo Doi
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 29 years of experience
(808) 593-2199
1600 Kapiolani Boulevard, Suite 1300
Honolulu, HI 96814
Divorce, Domestic Violence and Family
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law
Gavin is a partner with Doi/Luke, Islandlawyers, a firm helping people throughout Hawaii for over 25 years. He has vast experience helping people in Hawaii with divorce, paternity, child custody, child support, restraining orders, prenuptial/postnuptial agreements, and other family law matters. He was born and reared in Honolulu, Hawai‘i, graduating from McKinley High School, and receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Reed College in Portland, Oregon. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Denver College of Law in Denver, Colorado. Previously, Gavin worked with the Child Support Enforcement Agency and the AmeriCorps...
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Shelby N. Ferrer
honolulu, HI Attorney with 10 years of experience
Free ConsultationDivorce, Estate Planning and Family
University of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
As of February 1, 2019, Ms. Ferrer, former partner at Nakamoto & Ferrer, has opened her own practice in Family Law – Law Office Of Shelby N. Ferrer. As a Family Law attorney, Ms. Ferrer has a unique depth of knowledge about Hawai'i’s Family Court. After graduating in 2014 from the William S. Richardson School of Law, Ms. Ferrer served as a law clerk to the Honorable R. Mark Browning, Senior Judge of Family Court and Deputy Chief Judge of the First Circuit. As Senior Judge Browning’s law clerk, Ms. Ferrer assisted in the administration of over 500 employees and...
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Michael Fayard
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 16 years of experience
Free ConsultationCriminal Defense, Divorce, Family and Personal Injury
Stetson University College of Law and Florida Coastal School of Law
I am a former prosecutor in both Sarasota, Florida and Maui, Hawaii. I have prosecuted and defended some of the most serious crimes.
My focus is provided the highest caliber legal representation to all of my clients in contested legal matters. Your right to a trial by jury is a fundamental right if you have been injured in an accident, accused of a crime or suffered a wrong at the result of someone else's behavior. I differentiate my practice in that I routinely try cases before juries and courts.
I am authorized to practice in all state and federal courts for...
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Victor J. Yoo
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 30 years of experience
Bankruptcy, Business, Estate Planning and Tax
Southwestern University School of Law
Mr. Yoo's practice focuses on tax and bankruptcy litigation. He has represented clients in both criminal and civil cases against the California Franchise Tax Board, State Board of Equalization and Employment Development Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS). He has handled matters including IRS and sales tax audits, tax fraud investigations, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR) and innocent spouse claims. Mr. Yoo also represents debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11 & 13 bankruptcy proceedings, including tax bankruptcy cases.
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Blake Goodman
Kihei, HI Attorney with 24 years of experience
Free ConsultationBankruptcy, Foreclosure Defense and Tax
The George Washington University Law School
Blake Goodman received his law degree from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1989 and has been exclusively practicing bankruptcy-related law in Texas, New Mexico, and Hawaii ever since. In the past, attorney Goodman was a Certified Public Accountant, receiving his license from the State of Maryland in 1988.
Attorney Goodman specializes in providing solutions to debt burdens and tax problems. He has helped over 8,000 individuals and families alleviate financial setbacks caused by overwhelming debt problems. Attorney Goodman is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association, the Federal Bankruptcy Law Section, the Tax Freedom Institute, and the...
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David Robert Squeri III
Honolulu, HI Lawyer with 17 years of experience
Free ConsultationUniversity of Hawai'i at Manoa William S. Richardson School of Law
Diligent and Tenacious Representation, Realistic and Practical Solutions
With a dynamic focus on the practicalities and goals of my clients, I concentrate my law practice in: Dispute Resolution and Litigation /and/ Business and Transactional Law.
- Dispute Resolution and Litigation: As a tenacious advocate for my clients, I have successfully litigated in the Federal U.S. District Court, Hawaii’s Circuit and District Courts, and the Intermediate Court of Appeals. My experience in alternative dispute resolution includes mediation and arbitration, both as counsel for clients and as the mediator/arbitrator.
- Business and Transactional Law: My transactional practice includes the full...
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Laurie T.S. Adamshick
Honolulu, HI Attorney with 38 years of experience
Elder
University of Dayton School of Law
Laurie Adamshick is a partner in the Elder Law Practice of Rulon & Adamshick LLC, where she serves as an Elder Law Attorney specializing in Life Care Planning. In this role she helps guide older adults and their families through the maze of legal, financial and long-term care issues that arise when an older adult begins to need help with daily life. Laurie's expertise and perspective grew out of necessity during the years she served as primary caregiver and advocate for her late parents. Being present throughout each of her parents’ end-of-life journeys has given her tremendous empathy for adult...