Atty. Dwight T. Tanaka

Atty. Dwight T. Tanaka

Dwight T. Tanaka is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, torts.

Honolulu Honolulu 48 yrs experience 48 year
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About Dwight T. Tanaka at a glance

Dwight T. Tanaka is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Dwight T. Tanaka. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1978). Educated at University of Puget Sound (J.D., 1978) and University of Hawaii (B.B.A., 1975). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dwight T. Tanaka is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, insurance, torts
  • Dwight received a B.B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Dwight practices at Dwight T. Tanaka in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Dwight T. Tanaka's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dwight T. Tanaka 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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Civil Litigation

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

Dwight T. Tanaka is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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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 Dwight T. Tanaka

Where is Dwight T. Tanaka's law office located?
Dwight T. Tanaka's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Dwight T. Tanaka. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dwight T. Tanaka handle?
Dwight T. Tanaka focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Dwight T. Tanaka practiced law?
Dwight T. Tanaka has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Dwight T. Tanaka go to law school?
Dwight T. Tanaka earned their education at (J.D., 1978); (B.B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Dwight T. Tanaka for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Puget Sound
- 1978
B.B.A.
University of Hawaii
- 1975

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1978

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