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My name is Roman Amaguin. I am an attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii, and my law practice focuses on employment and labor law litigation, and general civil litigation.
I graduated from U.C. Berkeley, where I received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History. I received my Doctor of Jurisprudence (JD) from the University of Hawaii, where I was the Executive Editor of the Law Review.
I am on the Employment Law Arbitration Panel for National Arbitration and Mediation and I am an Arbitrator for the State of Hawaii’s Court Annexed Arbitration Program.
I am a selected “Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment” by American Lawyer Media, the nation’s largest publisher of legal media, including the National Law Journal, the American Lawyer, and Corporate Counsel.
I am on the exclusive Hawaii Super Lawyers list. No more than five percent of the lawyers nationwide in each state is selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.
I am one of the top 10 employment lawyers in Honolulu as selected by Expertise.
I have been practiciing law for 25 years.
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345 Queen St Ste 504, Honolulu, HI, 96813-4711
345 Queen Street, #504, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Posted by Lyra | March 30, 2022 | Animal Law
Discriminates against women. Takes bribes.
Hire a lawyer out of state who is licensed to practice in Hawaii. Always check with paralegals, social media for the truth, reviews occasionally tainted. My dog was murdered because of him think about that
Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you
Anyone who has to contact a lawyer knows that it is a very stressful situation. Immediately on the phone, I felt safe with Attorney Roman. At the start, he listened very carefully. I was very emotional and he had empathy of emotions. But he also was able to direct me in a more clear direction. He wa...
Posted by anonymous | June 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Discrimination Settlement
Mr. Amaguin worked with me on a discrimination case with my past employer, he was completely honest and transparent during the entire process and helped me settle everything quickly. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an attorney.
Posted by Jimbo | January 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Super Attorney
Listened to my complaints, agreed to take my suit, kept me well informed and up to date on progress and time lines, and is very reasonable on fees and compensation. I highly recommend him and trusted his experience and expertise completely.
Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Discrimination
Looking for a excellent lawyer for problem with employer
Roman is an excellent lawyer. I went to see him about employment discrimination suit after I got fired and he helped me so much. At first, I thought this is an for sure case in my mind, but I realized as time went on, that it is not that easy to win and he did very good job to win my case. If it wa...
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2015
Hawaii Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Top Rated Lawyer in Labor and Employment, American Lawyer Media
1995
Executive Editor of Law Review, University of Hawaii
2009 - Present
Principal, Law Office of Roman Amaguin
2007 - 2009
Counsel, Alston Hunt
1995 - 2007
Partner, Torkildson Katz
2012 - Present
National Arbitration and MediationEmployment Law Arbitration Panel
2000 - Present
State of Hawaii Court Annexed Arbitration ProgramArbitrator
2008 - 2010
National Asian Pacific Bar AssociationMember
Pending
Confidential settlement
Confidential settlement
Judgment entered
Reinstatement and confidential settlement
Confidential settlement and media access
Injunctive relief
Successful dismissal of suit.
Dismissal of suit.
1995
JD - Juris Doctor
1987
Bachelor of Arts
2011
Technology Law
2007
Hawaii Employment Law Update
2006
Hawaii Employment Law Update
2006
Ethical Issues in an Increasingly High-Tech Society
2005
Managing the Volunteer Work Force
1998
Hawaii Employment Law Update
2007
2006
2006
1996
1995
English
Legal Answers
If I am held to a different standard than peers at work is this descrimination?
05 Jul 2017
Accused that I deliberately didn't follow procedure. While they were disputing my uneployment.
01 Apr 2017
Is it legal for an employer to hire a sex offender rapist, and not tell employees that have to work alone at night with them?
01 Apr 2017