Atty. Patrick Francis McTernan

Atty. Patrick Francis McTernan

Patrick Francis McTernan is a lawyer practicing admiralty/maritime law, aviation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law. Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years.

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Profile Summary

About Patrick Francis McTernan at a glance

Patrick Francis McTernan is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, maritime, and aviation. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1986), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1986), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1997), and Washington (2018). Educated at DePaul University (J.D., 1986) and University of Hawaii at Manoa (B.A. William, 1982). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State and American Bar Associations American Association for Justice (Member, Admiralty Law Section) Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Patrick Francis McTernan is a lawyer practicing admiralty/maritime law, aviation, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
  • Patrick received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii at Manoa in 1982, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Patrick practices at Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Patrick Francis McTernan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Patrick Francis McTernan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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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.

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Product Liability

Patrick Francis McTernan is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Hawaii →

Maritime & Admiralty Law

Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.

Patrick Francis McTernan is one of 11,568 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Hawaii →

Aviation Law

Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.

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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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Patrick Francis McTernan

Where is Patrick Francis McTernan's law office located?
Patrick Francis McTernan's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Patrick Francis McTernan handle?
Patrick Francis McTernan focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, maritime, aviation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Patrick Francis McTernan practiced law?
Patrick Francis McTernan has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Patrick Francis McTernan go to law school?
Patrick Francis McTernan earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A. William, 1982).
How can I contact Patrick Francis McTernan for a consultation?
You can contact Patrick Francis McTernan 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 Patrick Francis McTernan received?
Patrick Francis McTernan's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
DePaul University
- 1986
B.A. William
University of Hawaii at Manoa
- 1982

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1986
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1997
Washington
Admitted: 2018

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