Elizabeth Jubin Fujiwara

Hired Joseph Rosenbaum and Elizabeth Jubin Fujiwara March 2019. Joe wrote an ADA demand letter to my former employer. Company responded harshly -- admonishing Joe for failing to act ethically. In sports terminology, employer attorney "dunked on him." Joe did not "zealously defend" me. Felt he let emp...loyer push us around. Appealed to Elizabeth Fujiwara, as she is senior partner. She not only refused to assist -- claims she is mediator -- instead kicked me out of their firm and threw ALL my money back at me against my objections. Elizabeth and Joe left me in WORSE position than when I started. They walked way from me after having a "frank discussion" as HI Disciplinary Board advises. I simply offered what I believed was a winnable strategy. Ended up having to write my own complaint to Hawai'i Civil Rights Commission. They filed a charge against my former employer, but pro se isn't effective. Now, four years later, HCRC provided right to sue letter. Reached out to Joe for clarification. He's a kind man; smart and talented. That's the reason I hired him in the first place. We had a positive, productive conversation. Thought it would be a good opportunity to mend our relationship. Asked if he would like to represent me going forward. I was able to save a significant amount of money and could fund our action. Nope! They refused my request. Firm is still angry with me for speaking up. Much retaliation in Hawai'i. Small population, not much competition. It appears if you speak up for yourself, you're out in Honolulu. Go along if you want to get along.

Ms. Fujiwara came recommended to me by another attorney who felt that she would be an excellent lawyer to represent me in an employer dispute. She was very knowledgeable, competent, professional, and experienced when it came to employment related issues. There were many times when I felt overwhelme...d and anxious about my case but Liz always showed me compassion and understanding about the way I was feeling and let me know that everything would be okay. In the end she was able to secure a settlement between myself and my employer which I was very satisfied with. I would definitely recommend Elizabeth to my family and friends if they were ever in need of an attorney.

Ms. Fujiwara helped me resolve an employment related issue. I worked with her over 5 years so I know her well. She was competent and professional and stuck by me through the many filings that the defense filed to try to outspend us. Without her help, I don't know if I could have survived this very... stressful situation. We reached a settlement that was satisfactory and resolved the problem going forward. I would highly recommend her to anyone with an employment related issue.

My wife and I hired her to represent us in case involving acquiring a therapy dog in our condo that has a no-pets policy. Their lawyer had us jumping through hoops endlessly until Elizabeth stepped in. One phone call and it was done. She has the knowledge and will to see things through for her client...s. Very easy to work with, very personable, yet professional. Highly recommended.