Admiralty and Maritime Law & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI · 49+ Years Experience
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About Peter W. Olson at a Glance
Peter W. Olson is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Cades Schutte LLP. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on civil rights, insurance, entertainment, and maritime. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1977), Hawaii (1983), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1983), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1989). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1983) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel Defense Research Institute Hawaii Defense Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter W. Olson
- Mr. Peter W. Olson is a lawyer practicing admiralty and maritime law, first amendment law, media law and 6 other areas of law
- Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Notre Dame in 1976, and has been licensed for 49 years
- Peter practices at Cades Schutte LLP in Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas Explained
Peter W. Olson's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter W. Olson handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Civil Rights in Honolulu
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Insurance Law in Honolulu
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Peter W. Olson is one of 120,903 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Hawaii →
Entertainment & Sports Law in Honolulu
Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
Peter W. Olson is one of 45,619 entertainment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse entertainment attorneys in Hawaii →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Honolulu
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Peter W. Olson is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Hawaii →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Honolulu
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 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.
Honolulu Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Honolulu-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 Honolulu Choose Peter W. Olson
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 Peter W. Olson's practice in the field of civil rights, insurance, entertainment, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter W. Olson brings 49+ 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 District of Columbia, Hawaii, and U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii, Peter W. Olson can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering civil rights, insurance, and entertainment, Peter W. Olson can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Honolulu
A Honolulu-based practice means Peter W. Olson attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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