Atty. William H. Lawson

Atty. William H. Lawson

William Lawson, Accident Lawyer Hawaii, is a Christian personal injury attorney in the state of Hawaii and has been for over 30 years. He is a 1977 graduate of Stanford Law School at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.

Honolulu Honolulu 49 yrs experience 49 year
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Profile Summary

About William H. Lawson at a glance

William H. Lawson is a Member based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Accident Lawyer Hawaii - Law Office of William H. Lawson. They have 49+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1977. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, and product liability. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1977), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1977), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at Stanford Law School (J.D., 1977) and Trinity College (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William Lawson, Accident Lawyer Hawaii, is a Christian personal injury attorney in the state of Hawaii and has been for over 30 years
  • He is a 1977 graduate of Stanford Law School at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California
  • For more than 30 years he has represented and continues to represent people who have suffered serious loss from an accident which has some connection to Hawaii (eg. one or more of the parties is based in Hawaii, the accident occurred in Hawaii or one or more of the parties does business in Hawaii)
  • As a personal injury attorney in the state of Hawaii, Mr. Lawson has worked with both local and mainland firms as co-counsel
  • Mr. Lawson has worked side-by-side with other firms and also in a supervisory capacity using his many years of experience to guide the client to the appropriate resources
  • We have used arbitration, mediation and civil litigation- each at its proper time
  • Attorney William H. Lawson provides legal services in each area of need for a particular case - sometimes by bringing in other lawyers and law firms to assist us on the claims
  • Over the years Mr. Lawson has provided the individual communications and responsive contact that assures a client of personal attention while still providing high quality legal services even in complex and difficult cases
  • William H. Lawson of Accident Attorney Hawaii handles car accidents (MVAs- motor vehicle accidents - trucks, buses, motorcycles, mopeds, etc)
  • pedestrian accidents
  • severe burns from fires and explosions
  • accidents resulting from defective products (dangerous products liability claims)
  • serious falls
  • serious premises liability claims
  • boating and maritime accidents (accidents in the ocean or at sea)
  • boating and maritime accidents (accidents in the ocean or at sea)
  • construction defect accidents
  • related claims against insurance companies and other claims
  • Although there is no certification for specialization as a trial lawyer under Hawaii law, Mr. Lawson's law practice has strongly emphasized trials and trial related work

Practice Areas Explained

William H. Lawson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William H. Lawson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

William H. Lawson is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Hawaii →

Medical Malpractice

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

William H. Lawson is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Hawaii →

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.

William H. Lawson is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Hawaii →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

William H. Lawson is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Hawaii →

Product Liability

William H. Lawson 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William H. Lawson

Where is William H. Lawson's law office located?
William H. Lawson's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Accident Lawyer Hawaii - Law Office of William H. Lawson. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William H. Lawson handle?
William H. Lawson focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, personal injury, slip & fall, product liability. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has William H. Lawson practiced law?
William H. Lawson has 49+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1977.
Where did William H. Lawson go to law school?
William H. Lawson earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.A., 1974).
How can I contact William H. Lawson for a consultation?
You can contact William H. Lawson 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 William H. Lawson received?
William H. Lawson's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Stanford Law School
- 1977
B.A.
Trinity College
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1977
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1977
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982

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