Atty. Richard C. Dewaele

Atty. Richard C. Dewaele

Richard C. Dewaele is a lawyer practicing general civil practice before state and federal courts, real estate law, probate law and 11 other areas of law.

Kaneohe Kaneohe 46 yrs experience 46 year
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About Richard C. Dewaele at a glance

Richard C. Dewaele is a Member based in Kaneohe, Hawaii, practicing at Richard C. DeWaele. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on citizenship, probate, personal injury, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1980). Educated at Golden Gate University (J.D., 1980) and University of Hawaii (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Hawaii State Bar Association. Serands clients in Kaneohe, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Richard C. Dewaele is a lawyer practicing general civil practice before state and federal courts, real estate law, probate law and 11 other areas of law
  • Richard received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii in 1975, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Richard practices at Richard C. DeWaele in Kaneohe, HI

Practice Areas Explained

Richard C. Dewaele's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Richard C. Dewaele handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Citizenship & Naturalization

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Probate

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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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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Richard C. Dewaele is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Hawaii →

Business & Corporate Law

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

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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 Kaneohe 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 Richard C. Dewaele

Where is Richard C. Dewaele's law office located?
Richard C. Dewaele's law practice is located in Kaneohe, Hawaii. The firm is Richard C. DeWaele. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Richard C. Dewaele handle?
Richard C. Dewaele focuses on citizenship, probate, personal injury, employment, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Richard C. Dewaele practiced law?
Richard C. Dewaele has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Richard C. Dewaele go to law school?
Richard C. Dewaele earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact Richard C. Dewaele for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Richard C. Dewaele received?
Richard C. Dewaele's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Golden Gate University
- 1980
B.A.
University of Hawaii
- 1975

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1980

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