Atty. Leighton K. Oshima

Atty. Leighton K. Oshima

Leighton K. Oshima is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, general civil, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law.

Honolulu Honolulu 53 yrs experience 53 year
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About Leighton K. Oshima at a glance

Leighton K. Oshima is a Principal based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Law Office of Leighton K. Oshima. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Their practice focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1973). Educated at George Washington University (J.D., 1973) and University of Michigan (B.B.A., 1970). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Leighton K. Oshima is a lawyer practicing workers compensation law, general civil, insurance defense and 4 other areas of law
  • Leighton received a B.B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1970, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Leighton practices at Law Office of Leighton K. Oshima in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Leighton K. Oshima's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leighton K. Oshima 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.

Leighton K. Oshima is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Leighton K. Oshima is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Leighton K. Oshima is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Hawaii →

Insurance Law

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

Leighton K. Oshima is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Hawaii →

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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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Common questions about Leighton K. Oshima

Where is Leighton K. Oshima's law office located?
Leighton K. Oshima's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Law Office of Leighton K. Oshima. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Leighton K. Oshima handle?
Leighton K. Oshima focuses on personal injury, business, workers comp, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Leighton K. Oshima practiced law?
Leighton K. Oshima has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Leighton K. Oshima go to law school?
Leighton K. Oshima earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.B.A., 1970).
How can I contact Leighton K. Oshima for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Leighton K. Oshima received?
Leighton K. Oshima's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
George Washington University
- 1973
B.B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1970

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1973

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