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James T. Leavitt Jr.

Personal injury Attorney at Honolulu, HI

5.0   1 review
  • Licensed for 53 years
    State HI
    Acquired 1970
    Status
    Active No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 56 years
    State IL
    Acquired 1966
    Status
    Voluntarily Inactive No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About James

Learn James’s areas of practice.

5
Practice areas
  1. Personal injury
    40%
    Auto accidents, Wrongful Death cases, Fractures from falls, Brain injury. Spinal Cord Injury, Burn injuries, Injuries to children, Victims of Drunk Drivers.

    51 years, 3,000 cases

  2. Car accident
    30%

  3. Brain injury
    10%

  4. Motorcycle accident
    10%

  5. Spinal cord injury
    10%

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Posted by Robin | January 7, 2021
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Mr. Leavitt is a professional and true gentleman. His years of wisdom and knowledge gives him the cutting edge to deal with the the opposing side. He is always one step ahead in anticipating the next move, and always available to personally talk with his clients. Above all, he fights to assure his injured client has the best of care and looks at the family situation as a whole. He addresses all barriers a family is faced with, assuring a healthy resolution for everyone involved. I cannot put into words the many, many obstacles I was faced with, and because of the experience of Mr. Leavitt, and his assurance, I was given hope. I was given the best of medical care and all my bills paid. Mr. Leavitt sat by my side during arbitration’s and fact findings. Mr.Leavitt always answered my questions, never put words in my mouth, and presented me with facts and the law. Mr. Leavitt always stressed the importance of the truth and telling the truth. He is a man to be respected. Anyone would be lucky to have him has a lawyer. I know, that if it wasn’t for Mr.Leavitt’s guidance and representation, I would have suffered great physical and financial loss. Because of Mr. Leavitt’s help, and the hope he instilled, I had much courage to face the physical and legal monsters that faced me. I survived it all and was given a second chance at life.
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Cost

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  • Free Consultation 60 minutes
  • Contingency 33%-40%

Resume

AVVO RATING 9.8 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Partner
  • Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner
  • 1990 - Present
  • Partner
  • Leavitt & Yamane
  • 1984 - 1990
  • Principal
  • James T. Leavitt Attorney at Law
  • 1980 - 1984
  • Partner
  • Hart, Leavitt, Hall & Hunt
  • 1978 - 1980
  • Partner
  • Hart, Leavitt & Hall
  • 1975 - 1978
  • Partner
  • Hart, Sherwood, Leavitt, Blanchfield & Hall
  • 1972 - 1975
  • Public Defender
  • State of Hawaii Public Defenders Office
  • 1970 - 1971
  • Captain
  • U. S. Marine Corps
  • 1967 - 1970
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Education

  • University of Michigan Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 1966
  • Dartmouth College
  • AB - Applied Baccalaureate
  • 1963
  • U. of Michigan
  • N/A

Legal Cases

  • Kaneko v. Hilo coast Processing
  • Verdict for Plaintiff

Associations

  • American Board of Trial Advocates
  • Associate
  • 2003 - Present
  • American Association for Justice
  • Member
  • N/A
  • Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii
  • Past President
  • N/A
  • American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injuries Litigation Group
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Association for Justice, Motor Vehicle Collision, Highway and Premises Liability Section
  • Member
  • N/A
  • American Association for Justice, Insurance Law Section
  • Member
  • N/A
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Best Lawyer - Personal Injury Litigation - since 2012
  • US News Best Lawyers in America
  • 2023
  • Super Lawyer - since 2008
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2023
  • Hawaii's Best Personal Injury Law Firm
  • Star Advertiser
  • 2022
  • Lawyer of the Year - Personal Injury Litigation
  • US News Best Lawyers in America
  • 2020
  • Hawaii's Best Personal Injury Law Firm
  • Star Advertiser
  • 2020
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
  • Martindale-Hubbell
  • 2015
  • Board Certified
  • National Board of Trial Advocacy
  • 2001
  • Naval Justice
  • Navy Leaugue of the United States
  • 1965
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Publications

  • Hawaii Motor Vehicle Collision Manual
  • Plaintiff's Theories of Liability
  • 1994

Speaking Engagements

  • Motion Practice in Hawaii
  • Motion Practice
  • 2003
  • Motor Vehicle Collision Seminar
  • Motor Vehicle Collisions
  • 1999

Attorney endorsements

Received (1)
Given (3)
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Personal injury Attorney | Aug 28
Relationship: Co-worker
"Jim was recently recognized as a "Living Legend" among Hawaii lawyers, and rightfully so. Jim is highly respected by his opponents, for good reason; his clients are lucky to have him in their corner."
Personal injury
Spinal cord injury
Personal injury

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Honolulu Personal injury Lawyer James T. Leavitt Jr.
James T. Leavitt Jr.
Personal injury Attorney
Honolulu, HI
Licensed for 56 years
Free Consultation