Atty. William A. Harrison
The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-present; Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell; Chair, Judicial Selection Commission State of Hawaii, 1994-1995; Christian Legal Society, President (2020-2022); Who's Who in American Law; Outstanding Lawyers of America; Legal Commentator KHNL News 8; Adjunct Professor, Innocence Project, University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law; Bencher, American Inns of Court IV, Hawaii; Faculty, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA); Faculty, Hawaii Public Defenders Advocacy Program; Lawyer Select State Judicial Conference; Member: Uni
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About William A. Harrison at a glance
William A. Harrison is a Senior Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Harrison Law Center, A Law Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on citizenship, personal injury, criminal defense, and immigration. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1981), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1981), New Jersey (1982), and U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1982). Educated at William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii at Manoa (J.D., 1981) and University of Hawaii at Manoa (B.A. University, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Hawaii State, New Jersey State and American Bar Associations National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Life Member) American Society of Law and Medicine The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Hawaii Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2006-present
- Bar Registry of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell
- Chair, Judicial Selection Commission State of Hawaii, 1994-1995
- Christian Legal Society, President (2020-2022)
- Who's Who in American Law
- Outstanding Lawyers of America
- Legal Commentator KHNL News 8
- Adjunct Professor, Innocence Project, University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law
- Bencher, American Inns of Court IV, Hawaii
- Faculty, National Institute of Trial Advocacy (NITA)
- Faculty, Hawaii Public Defenders Advocacy Program
- Lawyer Select State Judicial Conference
Member
United States Courts Judicial Conference, Hawaii;
Member
Task Force on Criminal Charging Procedures, Twenty-First Legislature, 2003;
Member
Act 59 Task Force to Consider Proposals to Revise Hawaii's Community Notification or "Megan's Law," Twenty-Second Legislature, 2004;
Member
Hawaii Supreme Court Permanent Committee on Rules of Penal Procedure and Circuit Court Criminal Rules;
Co-Author
"Criminal Defense Litigation in Hawaii;" Member: Lt .Governor's Hawaii Drug Control Strategy Task Force, 2004;
Member
- Litigation Committee, ACLU of Hawaii
- Phi Delta Phi (Member, Executive Committee, Richardson Inn, 1979-1981)
Member
University of Hawaii Law Review, 1980-1981
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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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