Atty. Michael Cruise
Mike Cruise began his legal career at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, where he represented parents and children victimized by domestic violence. In 2005, he opened his own law office and began to represent individuals and families that had been injured by the negligence of others.
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Michael Cruise is a Shareholder based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1999). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1999) and Davidson College (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association American Association for Justice Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group Nursing Home Litigation Group. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Mike Cruise began his legal career at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, where he represented parents and children victimized by domestic violence
- In 2005, he opened his own law office and began to represent individuals and families that had been injured by the negligence of others
- In 2011, Mike joined Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner
- Since then, he has continued to embrace the high honor that comes when a client entrusts him with their case
- When a wrongdoer — or more likely the wrongdoer’s insurance company — refuses to be accountable for the injuries they have caused, Mike is always ready to present his client’s case to a jury and trusts that he’ll be able to help the jury and the courts see the truth
- Mike likes to spend his personal time with his wife and children, or in the ocean — and on really good days, with his wife and children in the ocean
- Mike is honored to be a member of: • Best Lawyers in America • SuperLawyers • Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
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Michael Cruise's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Cruise handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Michael Cruise is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Hawaii →
Michael Cruise is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Hawaii →
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.
Michael Cruise is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →
Michael Cruise is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Hawaii →
Michael Cruise is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability 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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