Michael R. Cruise

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Michael R. Cruise

also known as Mike Cruise

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 26 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Brain Injury ... +7 more

737 Bishop Street., Suite 1740, Honolulu, HI

About Michael

Biography

Mike Cruise began his legal career at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, where he represented parents and children victimized by domestic violence. In 2005, he opened his own law office and began to r...

Practice Areas

10

Practice Areas

Brain Injury 11%

21 years

11%
Car Accident 11%

21 years

11%
Consumer Protection 11%

11%
Litigation 11%

11%
Personal Injury 11%

21 years

11%
Real Estate 11%

11%
Slip and Fall Accident 11%

21 years

11%
Spinal Cord Injury 11%

11%
Wrongful Death 11%

21 years

11%
Other 1%

1%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

33%-40%

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 26 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner

737 Bishop Street., Suite 1740, Honolulu, HI, 96813

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Michael R. Cruise's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

1 Client Review

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Posted by Beverly | August 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mr. Cruise-Effective, Ethical and Compassionate

There simply is not enough space to adequately state what Michael Cruise has done for me. He is, without a doubt, one of the greatest men I have ever met. In the fall of 2007 I fell in an establishment and suffered a traumatic back injury. I suffered indescribable pain due to the breaks in my back. ... My sister encouraged me to seek legal counsel. I wasn't familiar with any attorneys so my sister compiled a list of about seven names for me to review. Michael Cruise was on that list. But I didn't contact any of the other names on that piece of paper. The reason being--Mr. Cruise was the only attorney who gave a couple of phone numbers and stated that he could be contacted at ANY time. He meant what he said. I called and personally spoke with him. I found him to be an intuitive listener, intelligent regarding the law, compassionate, empathetic and sincere. Mr. Cruise is very down to earth and easy to talk to. He never made me feel inadequate or rushed. One if his greatest attributes is his ability to reassure a client during a difficult and stressful time. There were so many times when I would sink to rock bottom thinking I couldn't go on with the process. But he never quit! He never gave up on me and my case. Consequently, the trial ended with the findings in my favor. I owe it all to Mr. Cruise and the depth of investigation, preparation and representation which he provided. I have absolutely no doubt in my mind that I would not have had a positive outcome if it were not for Mr. Cruise (and also his fabulous assistants). If anyone reading this is contemplating retaining an attorney, I implore you to seek advice from Mr. Cruise. Once you do, I honestly believe that you will retain his services. I will always be grateful to him for what he did for me and I know he will work just as hard for you. The journey to seeking justice begins with the first step. For me, the first and right step was retaining Michael Cruise to represent me in a case few thought could be won--a case he ultimately did win. Thanks Mike from the bottom of my heart!

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Michael R. Cruise's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ronald Ogomori

Litigation lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a skilled litigator."

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John Yamane

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is a bright, hardworking lawyer, that is dedicated to protecting the rights of innocent victims of accidents."

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Jon Jacobs

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a well-respected, top-notch personal injury attorney."

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James Leavitt

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. We asked Mike to join this firm in the summer of 2011. At the time , we were well aware of his reputation as the finest young trial lawyer in the state. He has continued to add to that reputation by dint of his strong work ethic and his aggressive handling of major cases. Moreover, Mike has developed a strong interest and deep understanding of traumatic brain injuries. He has successfully represented many clients who sustained such injuries. We're proud to have Mike as member of this firm."

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Bruce Wakuzawa

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is an excellent attorney."

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Aaron Creps

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Mike fully invests himself in every case he takes on, and has a track record of obtaining exceptional results for his personal injury clients."

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Don Van Huynh

Litigation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michael R. Cruise is one of the most skilled trial lawyers specializing in personal injury law and litigation in the State of Hawaii. I would refer clients to him without hesitation."

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Woody Soldner

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Mike is bright, smart and committed. He is an excellent trial lawyer who is fearless."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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William Lawson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael Cruise without reservation. Michael is active in the fight for citizen's rights against the political influence of big business and big insurance. He is currently the president of HAJ, our local chapter of the American Association for Justice. Even more important, Michael Cruise is a thoughtful, intelligent, capable, dedicated attorney who has had some notable success already in his 15 or so years of practice. Way to go Mike!"

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Ronald Ogomori

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James Leavitt

Personal injury lawyer

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John Yamane

Personal injury lawyer

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Bruce Wakuzawa

Insurance lawyer

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Aaron Creps

Personal injury lawyer

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Don Van Huynh

Personal injury lawyer

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Woody Soldner

Personal injury lawyer

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William Lawson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Multi-Million Dollar Advocate since - 2012, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Best Lawyers - Product Liability Litigation - since 2019, US News Best Lawyers in America

2023

Best Lawyers - Personal Injury Litigation - since 2017, US News Best Lawyers in America

2023

Million Dollar Advocate - since 2012, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2022

Hawaii's Best Personal Injury Law Firm, Star Advertiser

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer - since 2014, Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Hawaii's Best Personal Injury Law Firm, Star Advertiser

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Lawyer of the Year - Product Liability Litigation, US News Best Lawyers in America

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1900 - Present

Associate, Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner

Associations

American Association for Justice

Member

Hawaii State Bar Association

Member

Hawaii Association for Justice

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict

Plaintiff verdict

$535,000 Jury Verdict

Plaintiff verdict

Confidential Settlement

$1.5 Million Settlement

Confidential Settlement

$1.75 Million Settlement

Confidential Settlement

$2 Million Settlement

Munguia v. Grelyn of Maui

$5.67 Million jury verdict in U.S. District Court, Hawaii; affirmed on appeal by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals

$1,000,000 Settlement

Settlement

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Education

1999

University of Oregon School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Davidson College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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