Atty. Loretta A. Sheehan

Atty. Loretta A. Sheehan

Loretta A. Sheehan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs.

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About Loretta A. Sheehan at a glance

Loretta A. Sheehan is a personal injury, business, litigation, and civil rights attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Davis Levin Livingston. Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1986). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Loretta A. Sheehan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Commercial Litigation and Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
  • Loretta A., who practices law in Honolulu, Hawaii, has been recognized since 2019
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Loretta A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Loretta A. Sheehan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Loretta A. Sheehan 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.

Loretta A. Sheehan 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.

Loretta A. Sheehan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

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

Loretta A. Sheehan is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Rights

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

Loretta A. Sheehan is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Loretta A. Sheehan

Where is Loretta A. Sheehan's law office located?
Loretta A. Sheehan's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Davis Levin Livingston. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Loretta A. Sheehan handle?
Loretta A. Sheehan focuses on personal injury, business, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
Where did Loretta A. Sheehan go to law school?
Loretta A. Sheehan earned their education at (J.D., 1986).
How can I contact Loretta A. Sheehan for a consultation?
You can contact Loretta A. Sheehan 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.
What awards or recognition has Loretta A. Sheehan received?
Loretta A. Sheehan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs; Lawyer of the Year — Civil Rights Law (Honolulu); Lawyer of the Year — Civil Rights Law (Honolulu).

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1986

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Civil Rights Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Civil Rights Law (Honolulu)
- 2024
Lawyer of the Year — Civil Rights Law (Honolulu)
- 2022

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