W. Anthony Aguinaldo

I contacted Anthony after my employer refused to consider work accommodation needed due to my cancer. Anthony returned my calls promptly. He listened to my concerns and offered detailed feedback regarding my employment situation and the options I had available. His experience and expertise was ver...y valuable and gave me a direction to proceed that would be beneficial. I recommend Anthony without reservation to anyone dealing with employment problems, disability discrimination, and unresponsive employers.

I was referred to Mr. Aguinaldo from Legal Aid whom said they could not help me. He was gracious to hear my story as I was feeling helpless. He offered to help me out with a payment I could afford and looked over my employment severance agreement. He got back to me the next day and revised the agr...eement to my better liking. I would highly recommend him to anyone that needs assistance with employment and labor legal advice. Mahalo Anthony your are a Blessing!

Anthony took time to listen to me. He gave me options and told me to check other law firms to make sure I was comfortable using his firm. I made the right choice, in the end he won my case. I was considered a whistleblower and my employer retaliated against me and tried to fire me. I am grateful for ...his help, knowledge, and honesty throughout the case. I highly recommend him over any other law firm!

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.

Anthony is a very friendly, warm, competent lawyer. Once retained he provided me with a concise legal strategy that enabled him to win my case. This was a long drawn out case with the department of labor. Frequently encouraged me to hang in there during a very stressful situation. I recommend him bas...ed on my experience with him. He will work hard for you. More importantly he will see the case through the whole process..