Jeffrey Erich Foster

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Jeffrey Erich Foster

5.0
Rating: 9.8

Licensed for 24 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Kailua Kona, HI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents

74-5617 Pawai Place, Suite 206, Kailua Kona, HI

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About Jeffrey

Biography

Proudly representing Hawaii residents and visitors in cases involving insurance companies, corporations, governmental entities and others seeking to minimize a victim’s recovery in cases involving personal injury and financial malfeasance.

Auto Accidents - Bicycle - Pedestrian - Slip-and-Fall - Recreational Accidents

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Car Accident 50%

50%
Personal Injury 50%

Representing people against insurance companies, corporations and other financially responsible parties in personal injury and wrongful death cases arising out of auto, bicycle, pedestrian and other accidents as well as slip-and-fall and recreational accidents.

24 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

33%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2020 2016 2011

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 13 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 24 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2001

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Foster Law Offices LLC

74-5617 Pawai Place, Suite 206, Kailua Kona, HI, 96740

fosterlawoffices.com/

Online Presence

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Jeffrey Erich Foster's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

56 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 10 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by Michael | September 12, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

These guys know what they are doing.

Jeffrey was an awesome lawyer. He went the extra mile to meet me outside his office and was always in contact with me the entire step of the way. I remember thinking that I could handle it myself... then things got squirrelly. I am not going to disclose what I got in my settlement, but Jeffrey and hi...s coworker Ryan squeezed every last sent out of the insurance company. I got my pound of flesh and am happy. Thank you guys.

Posted by Erica | December 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Call Jeff Foster now!!

About one week after my family moved to the big island, we were involved in car accident. While my husband and 11 month old walked were lucky enough to walk away with minor injuries, I unfortunately had to get mediflighted to honolulu. Still stressing about the move, then this happens?! I had never ...been away from my son and I had no choice. All this is happening and my anxiety is out the roof. The last thing I wanted to do was deal with an attorney and insurance claims. But seeing as the accident wasn't out fault we decided to hire one. We were reffered to Jeff through a family friend. I immediately had my guard up at first.( All these horror stories I hear about lawyers) but I was pleasantly surprised when I spoke with Jeff. He got in touch with us with one day of the accident. Before he starting talking about any type of business, he genuinely wanted to know how my family was. After making sure we were comfortable, that's when he started to discuss our options. To me, that wasn't about professionalism,but that was just him being a good person. From that point on everything went smooth. He would always get in touch with us via email or phone to let us know any updates on our case, always encouraged me to ask questions if I didn't understand, and answered them thoroughly. By the time everything was over, it took some time, but he wanted to make sure my family got what we deserved; and thats exactly what happened. I wish this accident never happened, but Jeff helped us see the light at the end of the tunnel. He's great at what he does and is honest and thourough. All things I would look for in an attorney. Hopefully I won't have to need one again, but if I do he will be the one I see. I encourage you to do the same.

Posted by Amanda | August 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Wonderful Legal Representation

Foster Law did an excellent job representing me in my auto injury claim. It was a low impact accident which resulted in an injury requiring surgery. Jeff Foster and his team stood up to bat and fought hard for me. They were caring and understanding, always promptly returned e-mails and phone calls..., and taking the time to thoroughly explain my options to me. I couldn't be happier with the result as they were able to get the maximum amount due to me through my and the at fault party's insurance policies.

Posted by Chris | May 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury

Overall Great Experience - Highly Recommended

Jeffrey Foster is a consummate law professional. He took my motor vehicle accident case even though it had several complications and stayed with it until reaching a satisfactory monetary settlement. He wasn't afraid of the fact that it might have to go to trial. That one fact alone scared off many at...torneys. I live in rural lower Puna and after searching, I didn't feel I had any good options for perusing this personal injury recovery. I found Jeff and he is a great communicator and I always knew what was going on throughout the process with email updates, and I only ended up having to travel to his office in South Kona once for a deposition. That ended up being convenient for me because I literally already had hundreds of other doctors appointments and trips to the pharmacy to make. He is the 'Real Deal' and sincerely advocated for my best interests; he did not jump for the first, or the second, or third number thrown out by the insurance company. He successfully negotiated for me a total recovery in the low 6 figures which was over 10 times the initial offering of the at-fault insurance company. Him and his assistant Ryan also were also able to work with the medical lien holder and get the amount owed to them reduced significantly. I would give Jeff Foster and his Law Office a 5 out of 5 rating and would full-heartedly recommend him to anyone wanting to be treated respectfully and needing reliable and effective help with a personal injury recovery. [info withheld]

Posted by Neel | April 07, 2014 | Real Estate

Trustworthy, Ethical, Caring, Experienced. Working with Jeff was truly a pleasure.

Working with Jeff was truly a pleasure. You will never find a more professional, hard-working, and thorough lawyer to represent you. I am a first time home buyer but had to walk away from one purchase because of foundation issues that the seller didn't disclose at the start of the purchase process. J...eff helped me work through issues with a very-difficult-to-work-with seller and his lawyer, and ended up getting them to "settle" by giving me all of the disputed money and paying his attorney's fees. Jeff is a straight shooter. He'll tell you right away whether or not you have a good case and guide you through the process in an extremely thoughtful and methodical way. He's a very good communicator and kept me in the loop throughout the entire case. I was also very refreshed to find that Jeff is a very ethical person and just an all-around good human being. He truly cares about his clients and wants to make this as smooth a process as possible for you. He won't just weigh the money involved but also how much stress it could cause. Life is about much more than just money, and Jeff has a very good grasp of that. He has the experience you'll need to get through whatever issues you're facing. I HIGHLY recommend Foster Law Offices, and will most definitely go to them for any law-related questions or issues I might have in the future.

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Jeffrey Erich Foster's Lawyer Endorsements

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Geoffrey Burg

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Jeff for over 4 years know. He is a hardworking and dedicated attorney who does a great job for his clients. I recommend his work!"

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Steve Karimi

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff knows how to get the job done. The clients that I have refered to him are extremely grateful. I recommend Jeff to anyone who wants a hard working and honest lawyer on their side."

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Darl Gleed

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jeff was referred to me by another attorney several years ago. I have had an opportunity to refer several clients to Jeffrey for issues involving personal injury. I have received very positive feedback from those I later talked with about the resolution of their claims achieved by Jeffrey. He has handled well the matters I have referred to him and I will continue to refer my clients to him."

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M. Miller

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jan 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Cho

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Oct 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Foster is a skilled and compassionate attorney. He truly listens to the needs of his clients and fights hard to achieve their goals. I highly recommend Mr. Foster!"

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John Sterbick

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Kornfeld

Unknown lawyer | Feb 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Peaquin

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Jeff represented an individual in a Bankruptcy. I had the opportunity to observe the professional manner that he handled a delicate matter."

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Patricia Fulton

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recently referred a client to Jeff and am so happy I did. My client was dealing with a financial crisis and Jeff and his staff were able to help her immediately. She was treated with compassion and respect and is now on the way to a better and brighter future. I will continue to refer clients to Jeff without reservation."

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Mani Aliabadi

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the privilege of seeking guidance from Mr. Foster on many complex legal issues, including bankruptcy, debt, contract, intellectual property, and personal injury matters. His guidance is always thorough, accurate, and practical. He has a keen understanding of complicated legal issues while maintaining business-wise strategies. I have recommended several clients to Mr. Foster and I have received glowing feedback and praise from all referred clients. Mr. Foster is a seasoned, committed, and friendly legal practitioner. I recommend Mr. Foster to anyone seeking an attorney that will spend the time to understand your legal issues, explain to you your legal options, and move forward in a manner that quickly and efficiently accomplishes your legal needs."

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Charles McNeese

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Jeffrey's work and consistently refer clients to him with extreme confidence. He is a cafeful and exacting attorney and a fine gentleman. His reputation in the legal community is excellent."

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Angela Low

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"As a fellow bankruptcy attorney, I frequently call Jeff to discuss various legal issues that I come across in my practice. He is very helpful and always has answers to my questions. I would recommend Jeff to anyone without hesitation."

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Aaron Kiviat

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jeff is an ethical and dilligent avocate who fights hard for his clients. I strongly endorse Jeff's work."

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Adam Trotsky

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Foster since his days as a Law student at Seattle University. Shorlty after law school, Mr. Foster opened his own law firm, helping people manage and decrease their debt. He is a very talented and skilled advocate. His compassion for his clients, coupled with his ability, makes him one of the most diligent lawyers in the community. I often refer clients, close friends, and family members to Mr. Foster with confidence. Additionally, I will often call on Mr. Foster's wealth of experience for advice when I find myself in complex legal situations involving all types of civil claims and litigation."

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Kwame Amoateng

General practice lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Foster is an exemplary practitioner in Washington State. I had the honor of briefly working with him when I finished law school 5 years ago and his guidance and expertise on legal matters played a significant role in helping me mature in my professional career. I have found Mr. Foster to be an exceptionally strong advocate for his clients. I strongly recommend him."

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Michael Mazon

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Jun 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer's work. In my practice, I have always sought Mr. Foster's advice in the event a client was faced with filing bankruptcy or was involved in a bankruptcy. Mr. Foster's advice was consistently sound and reliable. Moreover, I have had the opportunity of co-counselling on personal injury cases with Mr. Foster. His involvement was invaluable and all the cases yielded excellent results. I hope to continue my working relationship with him in the future."

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Donald Tesch

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer

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Sarah Cho

Personal injury lawyer

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Mel Crawford

Litigation lawyer

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Aaron Wolff

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Gregory Schwesinger

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steve Karimi

Criminal defense lawyer

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Peter Peaquin

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Patricia Fulton

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kevin Trombold

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Geoffrey Burg

Criminal defense lawyer

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Aaron Kiviat

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Mani Aliabadi

Business lawyer

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Michael Mazon

Personal injury lawyer

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Kwame Amoateng

Government lawyer

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Dann Sheffield

Personal injury lawyer

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Adam Trotsky

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.8 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Voted Best Lawyer - West Hawaii, West Hawaii Today

2021

Pro Bono Honoree, Hawaii Access to Justice Commission

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2016

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

1998

Trustee Law Scholarship Recipient, Seattle University School of Law

1996

Men's Basketball - Honorable Mention All-American, NCAA

1996

Men's basketball - First Team All Conference, NCAA

1995

Academic All District, NCAA

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Founding Partner, Law Offices of Jeffrey E. Foster, PLLC

2013 - 2014

Principal Broker, Navigation Real Estate, LLC - Hawaii

2012 - 2014

Founding Partner, Foster Law Offices LLLC - Hawaii

Associations

2021 - Present

Boys and Girls Club of Hawaii Island

Board Member

2021 - Present

District 50 Hawaii Lions Club

Legal Advisor

2016 - Present

National Trial Lawyers Association

Top 100 Trial Lawyers

2015 - Present

West Hawaii Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2015 - Present

Hawaii Association for Justice

Member

2012 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

2001 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

In re: FG, AG, PG

Unanimous decision by Hawaii State Supreme Court

Warner v. Geico, et al.

Policy limits settlement with at-fault driver and policy limits settlement of two separate UIM policies.

In Re: Kang Investment LLC

Successful negotiation and sale of 92-Unit Apartment Building

In Re: Cunningham

Trial Verdict in favor of Washington homeowner

In Re: Fletchter

Client saved from foreclosure

In re: Queen's Plate Development Inc.

Confirmation of Chapter 11 and Sale of 97-Unit Apartment Building

Associated Bank v. John Doe and Jane Doe Debtor

Case dismissed

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Education

2001

Seattle University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

1997

Central Washington University

Communications

Speaking Engagements

2024

2024 Hawaii Access to Justice Conference

Serving 'Oiwi Communities After Disaster - Homeowner's Insurance

2022

TLU Live Vegas

TLU Live Vegas

2022

Evidence at Trial

Evidence at Trial - CLE Attended

2011

Bankruptcy 7&13: Completing Petition, Plan and Lien Stripping CLE Chair - Chapter 7 & 13

2009

Kohn Law Group Speaker Series

Debt collection and bankruptcy

2009

About the Money Debt and End-of-Life Care

2008

RE-Max Foreclosure Roundtable

Foreclosure, Short Sale, Bankruptcy

2007

The Consequences of Auto Repossessions

The effect of repossessions

2007

CNN Special - War on the Middle Class

Medical Debt and Bankruptcy

Publications

1997

Yakima Herald Republic Racism and the CWU Coaching Search

1997

The Observer Local Prosecutor Shines Bright

1992

Seattle Times Basketball

Languages

Spanish

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