Atty. Douglas J. Sameshima
Douglas J. Sameshima is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, collections, business and 11 other areas of law.
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Douglas J. Sameshima is a Member based in Wailuku, Hawaii, practicing at Douglas J. Sameshima. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and creditor rights. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1983) and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1983). Educated at Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii (J.D., 1983) and University of Washington (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Maui County and Hawaii State Bar Associations. Serands clients in Wailuku, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas J. Sameshima is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, collections, business and 11 other areas of law
- Douglas received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 1975, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Douglas practices at Douglas J. Sameshima in Wailuku, HI
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Douglas J. Sameshima handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Douglas J. Sameshima is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts 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.
Douglas J. Sameshima is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas J. Sameshima is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Douglas J. Sameshima is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Hawaii →
Douglas J. Sameshima is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Hawaii →
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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 Wailuku 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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