Atty. Joel Edward August

Atty. Joel Edward August

Joel Edward August is a lawyer practicing arbitration, land use & zoning, plaintiffs tort litigation and 3 other areas of law. Joel received a degree from University of California Berkeley - Boalt Hall, and has been licensed for 55 years.

Wailuku Wailuku 55 yrs experience 55 year
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Profile Summary

About Joel Edward August at a glance

Joel Edward August is a Cir. J. based in Wailuku, Hawaii. They have 55+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1971. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, zoning, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in California (1971), Hawaii (1971), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1971), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1979). Educated at University of California Berkeley - Boalt Hall (—). Serands clients in Wailuku, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Joel Edward August is a lawyer practicing arbitration, land use & zoning, plaintiffs tort litigation and 3 other areas of law
  • Joel received a degree from University of California Berkeley - Boalt Hall, and has been licensed for 55 years
  • Joel practices in Wailuku, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Joel Edward August's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Joel Edward August handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

Joel Edward August is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Hawaii →

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.

Joel Edward August is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →

Land Use & Zoning

Joel Edward August is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

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

Joel Edward August is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Joel Edward August is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joel Edward August

Where is Joel Edward August's law office located?
Joel Edward August's law practice is located in Wailuku, Hawaii. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joel Edward August handle?
Joel Edward August focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, zoning, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Joel Edward August practiced law?
Joel Edward August has 55+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1971.
Where did Joel Edward August go to law school?
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Education

University of California Berkeley - Boalt Hall
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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: 1979

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