W. Anthony Aguinaldo

Paid for an hour consultation and instead of trying to waste my time and money he gave it to me straight that while he agreed I'd been wronged, that I had little chance of winning my case and advised me in other useful ways. Two other lawyers pushed for me paying them tens of thousands of dollars for... a guaranteed loss. Mr. Aguinaldo is someone I can highly recommend. He could have told me what I wanted to hear to get business, but was instead very honest.

After repeated and extended delays involving a home construction project I had signed a contract for yielded no home, I asked for the return of my deposit. As no foundation or cement had been laid, I assumed my money would be quickly returned to me. When the broker representing the developer refused ...to return my money, a friend recommended I speak with Mr. Anthony Aquinaldo, Esq ASAP. I had never hired a lawyer previous to this incident and had quite a few questions to ask. From the initial free consultation, which was a little over an hour, he explained in detail the options and the potential (negative and positive) scenarios I could face. When I asked questions about his record and reputation on the island, he answered honestly and thoroughly. This first conversation, his deep understanding of Hawai’i real estate and contract laws, along with his friendly demeanor, settled any concerns I had about working with him. He encouraged me to shop around for quotes. However, I knew we would be working together after that initial conversation. After I hired him, he quickly delved into the minutia of my case, forming a thorough strategy of how to proceed in demanding the return of my deposit. After two months, Mr. Aquinaldo not only ensured the return of all of my deposit but also the interest it had accrued while in escrow. I was elated to see money I had worked hard for and saved during several years for the express notion of purchasing a dream property in Hawai’i. I will continue to use his services and highly recommend him to both family, friends and associates exploring options to buy property or homes in Hawai’i.