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Atty. Dennis W. Potts

Atty. Dennis W. Potts

Phi Delta Phi. Member, Outstanding Lawyers of America, August, 2003.

Honolulu Honolulu 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Dennis W. Potts at a glance

Dennis W. Potts is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Dennis W. Potts Attorney at Law. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1971), Hawaii (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1973). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1970) and University of California at Santa Barbara, Arts and Sciences Scholar, (B.A., 1967). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Sustaining Member) Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii Hawaii Academy of Plaintiff's Attorney. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Phi Delta Phi
  • Member, Outstanding Lawyers of America, August, 2003

Author

  • "The Origin and Development of the Soviet Legal System," Hawaii Bar Journal Vol
  • XXI No. 2, 1988
  • Distinguished Service Certificate, American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii

Practice Areas Explained

Dennis W. Potts's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dennis W. Potts 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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Employment Law

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

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

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

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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 Dennis W. Potts

Where is Dennis W. Potts's law office located?
Dennis W. Potts's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Dennis W. Potts Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dennis W. Potts handle?
Dennis W. Potts focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Dennis W. Potts practiced law?
Dennis W. Potts has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Dennis W. Potts go to law school?
Dennis W. Potts earned their education at (J.D., 1970); (B.A., 1967).
How can I contact Dennis W. Potts for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Dennis W. Potts received?
Dennis W. Potts's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of Law
- 1970
B.A.
University of California at Santa Barbara, Arts and Sciences Scholar,
- 1967

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1971
Hawaii
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1978
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Admitted: 1983

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