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Atty. David S. Brustein

Atty. David S. Brustein

David S. Brustein is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About David S. Brustein at a glance

David S. Brustein is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at David S. Brustein. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1986). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1985) and Florida International University (B.S., 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State and American Bar Associations The Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David S. Brustein is a lawyer practicing personal injury, workers compensation, insurance defense and 3 other areas of law
  • David received a B.S. degree from Florida International University in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • David practices at David S. Brustein in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

David S. Brustein's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David S. Brustein 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.

David S. Brustein is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David S. Brustein is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

David S. Brustein is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David S. Brustein is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

David S. Brustein is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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 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 David S. Brustein

Where is David S. Brustein's law office located?
David S. Brustein's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is David S. Brustein. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David S. Brustein handle?
David S. Brustein focuses on personal injury, employment, workers comp, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has David S. Brustein practiced law?
David S. Brustein has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did David S. Brustein go to law school?
David S. Brustein earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.S., 1982).
How can I contact David S. Brustein for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has David S. Brustein received?
David S. Brustein's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern University School of Law
- 1985
B.S.
Florida International University
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1986

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