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I handle a wide variety of matters, including: litigation (civil, family, and criminal), transactional, and business formation/advisement in Kona and Kamuela.

Peter received his Juris Doctor and Environmental Law Certificate from Univerisity of Hawai`i at Manoa's William S. Richardson School of Law in 2005.  After law school, he clerked for the Honorable Glenn S. Hara in the Third Circuit Court in Hilo.

 

Thereafter, Peter became a Deputy Public Defender for the State of Hawai`i.   Peter has participated in 100s of Bench Trials and numerous Jury Trials with success.

 

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Olson & Sons, A Law Corporation

78-6831 Ali`i Drive, Ste. 239
Kailua Kona, HI, 96740

    Olson & Sons, Attorneys-at-Law, A Law Corporation

    65-1235 Opelo Rd #1
    Kamuela, HI, 96743

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    HIActive200507/12/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers5
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Self Help Recognition AwardsWest Hawaii Bar Association2016
    Self Help Recognition AwardsWest Hawaii Bar Association2015
    Leadership Institute FellowHawaii State Bar Association2014
    First Hawaii Finisher - Team LivestrongMolokai Hoe2012
    Graduated With Distinction, BAUniversity of Hawaii at Manoa2001
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerOlson & Sons, Attorneys-at-Law, A Law Corporation2010 - Present
    AttorneyOffice of the Public Defender, State Of Hawaii2007 - 2010
    Law ClerkState Of Hawaii Judiciary2005 - 2007
    Legal AssitantJohn L. Olson, Attorney at Law, A Law Corporation1997 - 2005
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    West Hawaii Bar AssociationPresident2016 - Present
    West Hawaii Bar AssociationVice President2015 - Present
    West Hawaii Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
    Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember2005 - Present
    Kona Historical SocietyMember2000 - Present
    West Hawaii Bar AssociationVice President Second2014 - 2014
    West Hawaii Bar AssociationSecretary Corresponding2013 - 2014
    Keahou Canoe ClubDirector2013 - 2014
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    Hawaii Bar JournalHilo and Kona Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service to the Hawaii Island Community2017
    The Garden IslandFacebook owner files lawsuits against over 100 for land on property2017
    Hawaii Bar JournalKona Attorneys Recognized for Volunteer Service to the West Hawaii Community2016
    West Hawaii TodayDLNR to complete Keauhou Bay EA2014
    West Hawaii TodayState to conduct EA for Keauhou Bay mooring plan2014
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of LawJD - Juris Doctor2005
    University of Hawaii, ManoaBA - Bachelor of Arts2001
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Swearing In CeremonyIntroduction of New Judge2016
    Swearing In CeremonyIntroduction of New Judge2016
    Swearing In CeremonyIntroduction of New Judge2016
    Swearing in CeremonyIntroduction of New Judge2014
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    Keauhou Canoe Club v. DLNREA conducted, no moorings
    State v. Tominiko, 126 Hawai`i 68 (2011)Conviction Vacated
    Holualoa Bay Special Management Area Use Permit Application No. 10-41Application Withdrawn
    State v. Delos Santos, 124 Hawai`i 130 (2010)Conviction Vacated
    State v. Ebueng, 122 Hawai`i 202 (2010)Conviction Reversed
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    Lawyer John L. Olson

    John Olson, Litigation Attorney on May 10, 2013
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse Peter, he is passionate about his work and his clients. He has ligation experience beyond his years.

    Lawyer Robert Kenneth Olson

    Robert Olson, Litigation Attorney on May 10, 2013
    Relationship: Co-worker

    I endorse Peter, he is completely dedicated to his clients' cause. I am proud to work with him.

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    • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.33%-33%
    • Retainer Some attorneys require an upfront payment to secure their services before they begin their work.Sometimes
    • Pro bono Many lawyers provide free legal help to low-income clients. The percent listed indicates how much of a lawyer's practice is pro bono work.3 %
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