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We are AV & Top-Rated in helping our clients to get their lives back - physically, emotionally and financially. Please contact us promptly for a free consultation and an evaluation of your case.
If you have been serious injury claim, the Law Office of William H. Lawson is here to help!
We will help you get your life back together again after serious injuries from a car accident!
We will help you get your life back together again after serious injuries from an accident!
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Car Accident
50%
Personal Injury
50%
48 years | 800 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
Awards
2012 2011
Licenses
Licensed in Hawaii for 48 years
State: Hawaii
Acquired: 1977
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of William H. Lawson
1188 Bishop St., Suite 2902, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Posted by Diana | October 24, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Bill Lawson An Extraordinary Attorney
Bill Lawson did an extraordinary job handling my long and complicated case. He worked tirelessly to uphold my rights defending me against multiple injustices. When we reached an impasse in the case he would always find a way around . It is hard to find words to express the degree of respect and ad...
Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2013 | Personal Injury
A Great Experience
I found Mr. Lawson from a web search online, and I was lucky enough to have found such a great lawyer. I was injured while driving a moped and the whole experience was overwhelming from the start, until I started to work with Mr. Lawson. He is someone who is easy to trust. He is passionate about wha...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2011 | Personal Injury
A Good Legal Experience!
While on vacation I suffered an injury that changed my life and activity level in many ways. I incurred many expenses afterwards that were not covered by insurance. I was very satisfied with Mr. Lawson as a lawyer and legal counsel. He handled my case in a very professional and thorough manner. I...
Posted by William | August 07, 2011
No one is Better then William H Lawson
I have known Bill for over 32 years and one of his first clients ..Over that time I have seen his pratice grow to one of if not the best in his field . A trust worthy Man who puts clients first . If you need a Lawyer Look for Bill
Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2011 | Personal Injury
Thank you Bill Lawson...your help was God sent!
While on vacation in Maui I was hit by a wind blown table umbrella that that was not properly secured in place. I sustained major injuries that required surgery and hospitalization. Bill was my attorney and acted on my behalf in the lawsuit against the hotel involved. Bill is a Christian lawyer who r...
William H. Lawson's Lawyer Endorsements
"William is a very knowledgeable attorney with a clear desire to help those in need of the best possible legal representation. If you are injured and have a claim in his area, you would be well served by seeking his consult."
"I endorse William. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"Bill is a thoughtful and courageous lawyer. His style is effective with jurors as evidenced by his multi-million dollar jury awards. Bill has the highest standard of ethics. His personality and character make him popular with his clients and colleagues."
"Bill Lawson is a lawyer and person who deserves great admiration - as intelligent and innovate as he is caring."
"Bill Lawson is a lawyer who puts his clients first and abides by the highest ethical and moral standards in the community. He has the highest legal skills in all areas of personal injury law, is a fine trial lawyer and has become a teacher and mentor to lawyers in Hawaii who handle these kinds of cases. I give Bill the highest recommendation."
"William is a fierce advocate for his clients -- the type of lawyer I would hire if I needed assistance in a personal injury case. I have worked with him on estate issues tangential to his personal injury cases, and I have been impressed at his tenacity and willingness to go the extra mile for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I've known Bill since we were at Stanford Law School. I have reached out to Bill from time to time when I needed help in Hawaii, and very importantly, he has ALWAYS been responsive (which is critical when legal matters are involved)."
"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Bill in successfully opposing an insurance company's efforts to remove a case to California from Hawaii where Bill had filed the case on behalf of our severly injured client, a Hawaiian resident. Bill was thorough, diligent, creative, and absolutely committed to his client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Lawson is an articulate and effective advocate for his clients, and highly regarded within the legal community. Having known him for over twenty years, I would trust him with handling my own case."
"Bill is a lawyer I've known personally and professionally for over 30 years. He always combines high level competance with a distinctively passionate commitment to his clients, their cases and their well-being."
"I endorse this lawyer. We have worked together on cases and Bill is an excellent advocate."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Lifetime Achievement Award, America's Top 100 Attorneys
2020
Lifetime Charter Member, Best Attorneys of America
2017
AV Preeminent - Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
5.0 of 5.0 Client Review Rated, Lawyers.com
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Multi-Million Dollar Advocate, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Who's Who in American Law, Who's Who In American Law
2012
NTLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2011
Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law
2011
ATLA Top 100 Trial Lawyers, American Trial Lawyers Association
2010
Who's Who in America, Marquis Who's Who in America
2010
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Trial Lawyers
1974
membership, Phi Beta Kappa
1974
membership, Sigma Pi Sigma
Work Experience
1979 - Present
Attorney, William H. Lawson, Attorney at Law
1977 - 1979
Attorney, Cades Schutte Fleming & Wright
Associations
2004 - Present
Hawaii Association for Justice, fka Consumer Lawyers HawaiiBoard of Directors
1995 - Present
Christian Legal Society of HawaiiMember
1993 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
1993 - Present
Hawaii Association for Justice fka Consumer Lawyers of Hawai'i fka Hawai'i Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Christian Legal SocietyMember
1977 - 2008
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Unpublished cases are kept confidential
Jury verdict
Kukui Nuts of Hawaii v. R. Baird & Co., 7 Haw. App. 598, 789 P. 2d 501 (Hawai'i ICA, 1990)
Trial judge's orders reversed
Kukui Nuts of Hawaii v. R. Baird & Co., 6 Haw. App. 431, 726 P. 2d 268, (Hawai'i ICA, 1986)
Award of sanctions reversed
Education
1977
Stanford Law School
1974
Trinity College
1970
St. Albans School
N/A
Iolani School
Speaking Engagements
2012
Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii - Co-chair with Janice Kim
Admitting Medical Records and Bills at Trial
Publications
2012
Safety Next? blog
Safety Research & Strategies
Languages
English
Activity
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