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Biography
Dennis W. Potts, Attorney at Law is a zealous advocate who will fight to maximize the value of your case.
Dennis is licensed to practice in both federal and state courts of Hawai'i and California. He has recieved an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell® as a civil litigator and has over 40 years of experience specializing in personal injury, car/auto accidents, and medical malpractice cases.
Dennis combines his great legal expertise with the personalized attention that only a solo practitioner can provide their clients. This allows Dennis to take the time to answer your questions and provide the individual care required to effectively vindicate your rights. A man with great compassion, Dennis understands how stressful legal proceedings can be and he is here to help guide you through the entire legal process.
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Dennis Potts has 40+ years experience advocating the rights for victims of injury or property loss
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Dennis has extensive experience in medical malpractice lawsuits. Call for a free case evaluation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
34%
Car Accident
33%
Insurance
33%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
Licenses
Licensed in Hawaii for 54 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 54 years
State: California
Acquired: 1971
No misconduct found
Location
Dennis W. Potts, Attorney at Law
Davies Pacific Center, 841 Bishop St., Suite 1628, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Online Presence
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Dennis W. Potts's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 9 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2020 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
personal injury lawyers
Mr. Potts was very professional and helpful in handing my personal injury case.
Posted by Kitty | June 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Case resolved.
I’m happy with the service provided and the results of working with Dennis Potts and firm. Recommend them.
Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2015
Excellent Professional Service
I always received professional and outstanding service from beginning to end. I was represented and treated with respect and dignity which resulted in a positive outcome. I would highly recommend with confidence Mr. Potts for legal assistance anytime. Sincerely, Satisfied Client
Posted by Judi | April 16, 2015
HAPPY, HAPPY
It wasn't a large suit, and I was surprised that Dennis settled it for more than I was anticipating. He called me regularly with updtes and listened and responded when I had questions for him. It was a pleasure working with him!
Posted by Carl | April 14, 2015
Excellent Attorney
Warm, compassionate, informative, and professional, this attorney obtained for our family a settlement in a medical malpractice case.
Dennis W. Potts's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Years ago I had a trial against him and was very impressed with his preparation and presentation to the jury. I found him to be a formidable and worthy opponent. He is one of the best trial attorneys in Hawaii."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Potts is a knowledgeable and thoroughly prepared attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of his clients at every stage of the proceedings."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very experienced attorney with extreme diligence on each case I have worked on with Mr Potts. Puts his heart and soul into his cases."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen the work that Dennis does on behalf of his clients. He is an excellent attorney who works hard for his client and produces outstanding results for the people he represents. He is highly respected by other members of the bar. His reputation as a zealous advocate helps him in negotiations with insurance companies, who know that if the case does not settle he will do everything that he can in the courtroom to win the case for his client."
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Trevor Potts
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Paul Hefley
Criminal defense lawyer
Adrienne King
Divorce and separation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2003
Outstanding Lawyers of America, Outstanding Lawyers of America
N/A
Distinguished Service Certificate, American Civil Liberties Union of Hawaii.
Work Experience
1974 - Present
Owner, Dennis W. Potts, Attorney at Law
1971 - 1974
Associate Attorney, Chuck Mau, Attorney at Law
Associations
American Association for Justice
Member
Hawaii Association for Justice
Member
The Association of Trial Lawyers of America (Sustaining Member)
Member
Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii
Member
Hawaii Academy of Plaintiff's Attorney
Member
Outstanding Lawyers of America
Member
Rotary Club of Honolulu
Member and former President
Sample of Legal Cases
Burlington Ins. Co. v. Panacorp, Inc. 758 F.Supp.2d 1121
Favorable
Silva v. City and County of Honolulu 165 P.3d 247
Vacated and remanded
McCormick v. Keohokalole 99 Hawai'i 212
Vacated and remanded
Scott v. Burns Intern. Sec. Services, Inc. 165 F.Supp.2d 1133
Vacated and remanded
Education
1970
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1967
University of California - Santa Barbara
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2004
Seminar on Mediation
Mediation
2002
Seminar on Use of Expert Witnesses in Civil Litigations
Handling Expert Witnesses in a Civil Claim
1998
Importance of Jury Trials in Our Civil Justice System
Civil Justice System Regarding Tort Claims
1997
Korean American Bar Association Seminar on Drunk Driving
Civil Ramifications of Drunk Driving
Publications
1988
Hawaii Bar Journal
The Origin and Development of the Soviet Legal System
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers