Atty. James H. Pietsch

Atty. James H. Pietsch

James H. Pietsch is a lawyer practicing civil rights, election campaigns & political law, elder law and 1 other area of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 52 yrs experience 52 year
Call (808) 272-8626 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James H. Pietsch at a glance

James H. Pietsch is a civil rights, elder law, government, and health care attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1974) and Hawaii (1979). Educated at Catholic University of America (J.D., 1974) and Georgetown University (A.B., 1970). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James H. Pietsch is a lawyer practicing civil rights, election campaigns & political law, elder law and 1 other area of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Georgetown University in 1970, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

James H. Pietsch's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James H. Pietsch handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

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

James H. Pietsch is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Hawaii →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

James H. Pietsch is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Hawaii →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James H. Pietsch is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Hawaii →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

James H. Pietsch is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care 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.

Looking for additional Hawaii attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Honolulu or all attorneys in Hawaii.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about James H. Pietsch

Where is James H. Pietsch's law office located?
James H. Pietsch's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James H. Pietsch handle?
James H. Pietsch focuses on civil rights, elder law, government, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has James H. Pietsch practiced law?
James H. Pietsch has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James H. Pietsch go to law school?
James H. Pietsch earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (A.B., 1970).
How can I contact James H. Pietsch for a consultation?
You can contact James H. Pietsch directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Catholic University of America
- 1974
A.B.
Georgetown University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1974
Hawaii
Admitted: 1979

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.