Atty. Alan Van Etten

Atty. Alan Van Etten

Adjunct Professor, Tort and Insurance Law, The William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, 1993-1994.

Honolulu Honolulu 53 yrs experience 53 year
Call (808) 207-0816 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Alan Van Etten at a glance

Alan Van Etten is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Deeley King Pang & Van Etten A Limited Liability Law Partnership. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1973), California (since resigned) (1973), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (1973), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981). Educated at Berkeley School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1972) and Yale University (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Adjunct Professor, Tort and Insurance Law, The William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii, 1993-1994
  • Delegate, Hawaii Judicial Conference, 1992-1999
  • Panel Member, State Medical Claims Conciliation Panel, 1977-1983

Practice Areas Explained

Alan Van Etten's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alan Van Etten handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alan Van Etten

Where is Alan Van Etten's law office located?
Alan Van Etten's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Deeley King Pang & Van Etten A Limited Liability Law Partnership. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alan Van Etten handle?
Alan Van Etten focuses on personal injury, business, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Alan Van Etten practiced law?
Alan Van Etten has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Alan Van Etten go to law school?
Alan Van Etten earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Alan Van Etten for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Alan Van Etten received?
Alan Van Etten's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Berkeley School of Law, University of California
- 1972
B.A.
Yale University
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1973
California (since resigned)
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii and U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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