Atty. John J. Breen
John J. Breen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, truck accidents and 2 other areas of law.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Wailuku, HI · 47+ Years Experience
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About John J. Breen at a Glance
John J. Breen is a Member based in Wailuku, Hawaii, practicing at John J. Breen. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1979), Pennsylvania (1979), U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1981), and New Jersey (1982). Educated at Loyola University, New Orleans (J.D., 1979) and St. Joseph's University (A.B., 1976). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of President, 1988, Chester County, Delaware County, Maui County, Hawaii State, Pennsylvania and New Jersey State Bar Associations Pennsylvania Trial Lawyers Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Delaware County Lawyers Club. Serves clients in Wailuku, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About John J. Breen
- John J. Breen is a lawyer practicing personal injury, products liability, truck accidents and 2 other areas of law
- John received a A.B. degree from St. Joseph's University in 1976, and has been licensed for 47 years
- John practices at John J. Breen in Wailuku, HI
Practice Areas Explained
John J. Breen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Breen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Wailuku.
Truck Accidents in Wailuku
John J. Breen is one of 4,910 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in Hawaii →
Wrongful Death in Wailuku
John J. Breen is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Hawaii →
Personal Injury in Wailuku
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.
John J. Breen is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →
Product Liability in Wailuku
John J. Breen is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Hawaii →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Wailuku
John J. Breen is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in Hawaii →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Wailuku
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 venue, 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.
Wailuku Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Wailuku-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Wailuku Choose John J. Breen
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish John J. Breen's practice in the field of truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, and tbi/sci.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
John J. Breen brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania, and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit, John J. Breen can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering truck accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, John J. Breen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Wailuku
A Wailuku-based practice means John J. Breen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues John J. Breen Handles in Wailuku
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