Atty. Derek S. Nakamura
Derek S. Nakamura is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment law, workers' compensation and 2 other areas of law.
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Derek S. Nakamura is a formation, personal injury, employment, and workers comp attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1986) and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1986). Educated at William S. Richardson School of Law. (J.D., 1986) and University of Hawaii (B.A. University, 1979). 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.
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- Derek S. Nakamura is a lawyer practicing personal injury, employment law, workers' compensation and 2 other areas of law
- Derek received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Derek practices in Honolulu, HI
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Derek S. Nakamura is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Hawaii →
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.
Derek S. Nakamura is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Derek S. Nakamura is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Derek S. Nakamura is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Hawaii →
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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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