Atty. John D. Yamane
John D. Yamane grew up on a pineapple plantation on Lanai, where his father was a horticulturist for the Dole Pineapple Company.
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John D. Yamane is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Washington (1978) and Hawaii (1980). Educated at University of Washington School of Law (J.D., 1978) and University of Washington (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America American Association for Justice Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John D. Yamane grew up on a pineapple plantation on Lanai, where his father was a horticulturist for the Dole Pineapple Company
- After earning his law degree in 1978 from the University of Washington School of Law, John clerked under Judge Liem Tuai of the Seattle Superior Court
- Returning to Hawaii, John served in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, assisting victims of crime
- Since 1981, he has fought for the rights of those injured by the negligent actions of others in more than 25 criminal and civil jury trials
- As a Honolulu personal injury attorney, John is passionate about serving the people of Hawaii and helping them resolve their injury cases in the most effective and timely manner possible
- He always places the needs of his clients first and is laser-focused on winning maximum compensation for those who have been injured so that they can focus on their recovery and move on with their lives
- John’s efforts to help others have been recognized by: • inclusion on the Super Lawyers® list • BV® Rating by Martindale-Hubbell® • Recognized among Best Lawyers®
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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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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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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