Atty. Benjamin Christian Summit
Benjamin Christian Summit is a lawyer practicing general practice, estate planning, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law. Benjamin received a degree from Thomas M.
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Benjamin Christian Summit is a personal injury, criminal defense, estate planning, and foreclosure attorney based in Makawao, Hawaii. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Admitted to practice in Alaska (1997) and Hawaii (2011). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (JD, 1997) and Thomas M. Cooley Law School (—). Serands clients in Makawao, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Benjamin Christian Summit is a lawyer practicing general practice, estate planning, criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
- Benjamin received a degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School, and has been licensed for 29 years
- Benjamin practices in Makawao, HI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Christian Summit handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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.
Benjamin Christian Summit is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Benjamin Christian Summit is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Hawaii →
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Benjamin Christian Summit is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Hawaii →
Benjamin Christian Summit is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Hawaii →
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 Makawao 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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