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Hawaii Supreme Court Upholds 2 Million Lawyer Fund in Maui Wildfire Settlement
The state Supreme Court let a 2 million fund for attorneys remain intact while striking provisions that barred fee‑award appeals in the Maui fire settlement.
7 attorneys practicing civil rights in Hawaii are listed below. Each profile shows practice areas, office address and direct contact details, so you can shortlist and reach out without going through an intermediary.
How to Choose a Civil Rights Lawyer in Hawaii
- Check the license. Every attorney admitted in Hawaii can be looked up through the Hawaii State Bar, together with any public discipline. Do it before the first meeting.
- Ask about civil rights cases specifically. General practice is not the same as a track record in your type of matter: ask how many similar cases the lawyer handled recently and how they ended.
- Local courts matter. Procedures, filing practice and judges differ from county to county even within Hawaii. Ask whether the lawyer regularly appears in the courts that will hear your case.
- Get the fee agreement in writing. Hourly rate, flat fee or contingency, what counts as costs, and what happens if the case ends early — all of it should be on paper before work starts.
- Compare several profiles. 7 civil rights attorneys in Hawaii are listed here, with the largest groups in Honolulu. Profiles carry direct contacts, so you can reach two or three of them without an intermediary.