Bruce H. Wakuzawa

Bruce H. Wakuzawa

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 39 years

Insurance Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Insurance, Litigation

735 Bishop St, Dillingham Transportation Bldg., Honolulu, HI

About Bruce

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Insurance 50%

I represent businesses and individuals in disputes with their insurance companies. I have assisted clients in recovering millions of dollars from insurance companies. I have also compelled numerous insurance companies to provide a defense and coverage for my clients when they have been sued.

38 years | 100 cases

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Litigation 50%

I represent business and individuals in real estate, construction, and business disputes. I also represent individuals who have been seriously injured in automobile and other accidents.

38 years | 300 cases

50%

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Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 39 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Off. of Bruce H. Wakuzawa, ALC

735 Bishop St, Dillingham Transportation Bldg., Honolulu, HI, 96813-4817

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Bruce H. Wakuzawa's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Byron | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, compassionate, experienced legal consultation

Bruce represented me in an employment litigation matter with very favorable results. His expertise and concern for my legal affairs was both comforting and encouraging during a very difficult time. His ability to explain the legal process helped me to understand my situation and allowed me to becom...e more involved and contribute to my cause. His presentation skills as a litigator are very impressive. Bruce is my lawyer of choice.

Posted by David | October 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A true professional

Bruce is the consummate professional. I have used his services as our corporate attorney and have worked very closely with him for 20 years. We have full faith in confidence in both his ability and most importantly his direction. He understands our business and ultimately what is best for all our b...usinesses. I recommend him first always.

Posted by anonymous | October 1, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Confident and knowledgeable

Bruce was referred to me in order to get the insurance company attention and participation in my case which they refused initially. He accomplished that in a timely manner exhibiting in depth knowledge which made a big impact on the outcome to date. He continues doing that throughout when needed in ...a Professional way.

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Bruce H. Wakuzawa's Lawyer Endorsements

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Michael Cruise

Insurance lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bruce is among the most knowledgeable insurance attorneys in Hawaii."

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Michael Cruise

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Lawyer of the Year- Insurance Law - Hawaii, Best Lawyers in America

2015

Lawyer of the Year - Mass Tort/Class Actions - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in Hawaii

2014

Best Lawyer - Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer - Insurance, Best Lawyers in America

2014

Best Lawyer - Mass Tort Action/Class Actions - Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America

2013

Best Lawyer - Insurance, Best Lawyers In Hawaii

2013

Best Lawyer - Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions - Plaintiff, Best Lawyers in America

2013

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Best Lawyer - Insurance, Best Lawyers in America

2012

Best Lawyer - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2011

Best Lawyer - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2010

Best Lawyer - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Best Lawyer - Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2009

Top Lawyer - Insurance Law, Corporate Counsel

2008

Best Lawyer-Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America

2007

Best Lawyer-Insurance Law, Best Lawyers in America

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Officer, Director, Shareholder, Law Offices of Bruce H. Wakuzawa, ALC

1992 - 2008

Partner, Alston, Hunt, Floyd & Ing, Honolulu, Hi

1986 - 1992

Partner, Rush Moore Craven

Associations

1992 - Present

American Association for Justice

1986 - Present

American Bar Association

1986 - Present

Hawaii State Bar Association

Education

1986

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2003

Association of Trial Lawyers - 2003 Winter Convention

Current Trends In Bad Faith Litigation

Publications

2007

Honolulu Magazine Protect Your Business From Unfair Competition

2001

Mealey's Litigation Reports: Insurance Foster-Garnder's Impact - Perception is Not Reality
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