Wayne D. Parsons

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Wayne D. Parsons

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 50 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Medical Malpractice, Defective and Dangerous Products ... +2 more

1406 Colburn Street, Suite 201-C, Honolulu, HI

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About Wayne

Biography

All ocean injuries as well as Jones Act claims by crew and ship collisions in international waters.

"Justice is the most important goal of man on earth." Daniel Webster

We handle injury caused by wrongful acts: car, motorcycle, products, crimes, construction accidents.

Avoidable medical errors, causing injury or death, by doctors, hospitals and nursing homes.

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 30%

I have experience in all matters where a person is injured due to the negligence of another person or entity. Motor vehicle and motorcycle cases are a major focus of my practice as well as injuries to construction workers and injuries due to malfunctioning defective products.

46 years

30%
Defective and Dangerous Products 25%

46 years

25%
Medical Malpractice 25%

I have represented persons who have suffered injury due to avoidable medical errors including wrong site surgery, anesthesiology errors, birth injuries and misdiagnosis of and failure to properly treat cancer. Traumatic brain injury from cerebral palsy is an area of interest as are adverse drug reactions.

46 years

25%
Car Accident 15%

46 years

15%
Admiralty and Maritime 5%

Ocean injuries occur frequently in Hawaii and I have handled a wide variety of injuries to tourists involving activities on vessels and scuba diving in Hawaii waters. I have also represented crew members on tourist related vessels and on commercial ocean going vessels such as barges, fishing boats and cruise ships. These cases involve general maritime law as well as Jones Act cases for crew members.

46 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Awards

AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 50 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 1975

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Wayne D. Parsons

1406 Colburn Street, Suite 201-C, Honolulu, HI, 96817

wayneparsons.com

Online Presence

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Wayne D. Parsons's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Sean | June 20, 2010 | Personal Injury

Absolutely the finest lawyer you could ask for.

Wayne Parsons is still my legal representative, and I could not have survived the past 15+ years without him. He is my champion, and has taken on my case with honor and conviction for fairness in a legal system that may not always seem fair to the injured person. I would not hesitate to recommend h...im.

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Wayne D. Parsons's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Ryan

Personal injury lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent personal injury attorney. Highly recommended."

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Matthew Winter

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wayne is a fantastic attorney, and one who works everyday to make our community a safer place to live and work."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | May 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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John Fotopoulos

Medical malpractice lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Lawson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wayne Parsons is and has been a contemporary of mine for many years. We have served together on the local board of the Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii, nka the Hawaii Association for Justice. He is a capable, kind, intelligent and understanding man. I endorse Wayne Parsons without reservation."

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Ronald Burdge

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With decades of solid and long experience in handling personal injury cases, the praise of other lawyers and the thanks from his clients, it is easy to see that attorney Parsons knows the law and the courtrrom - and cares about making sure that his clients understand their rights and get a fair shake from the justice system. If you have a question about Personal Injury Law, he is your answer. If his office is anywhere near you, I highly recommend him to you."

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Bret Schnitzer

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent lawyer who is very smart and knowledgeable. Hire this lawyer for your legal issues in Hawaii."

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Mark Bello

Unknown lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Wayne is the "go-to" injury lawyer in Hawaii. He is smart, well-connected, deeply committed to the cause of justice, and a zealous advocate for his clients. He not only "talks the talk", he "walks the walk", by donating his time, significant energy, and money to pro-justice causes. Wayne is truly a lawyer's lawyer. He has my highest endorsement."

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Jeffrey Weinstein

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Having now practiced law for over 25 years, I think I am a pretty good judge of another lawyers character and abilities. I can say without hesitation that Wayne Parsons is one of the finest people I have ever met. His heart is huge and he shares it openly."

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Gregory Cusimano

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known and worked with Wayne in many ways over the years. He has a national reputation for being a great caring lawyer and a good person."

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John Choi

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wayne is the former president of the Hawaii State Bar Association which is the governing body for all lawyers in our state. He has a brilliant mind and conducts his practice of law with the highest integrity. Yet Wayne remains humble, easy to talk to, and understands people. If I need an attorney, I call him."

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Michael Monheit

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Wayne is not only a good lawyer, he is also a good person. I have had the pleasure of working with him on many projects. And when ever we have a matter in Hawaii, we always think of Wayne and immediately seek his asssitance. Wayne is willing to think beyond the past way things have been done to come up with a better solution to a problem. I highly recommend Wayne."

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Thomas Young

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wayne Parsons is one of the most genuine people you will ever meet. I'm not even going to go into his legal acumen here, because that goes without saying. Wayne cares about the truth. He cares about justice. He cares about people. And he has a breadth of experience that puts most trial attorneys to shame. Wayne is a successful small businessman outside of the law. That unique insight gives him the ability to view cases from a different perspective. He holds masters degree in physics and engineering. He's not one of these guys who will take any case. He only takes cases where he knows his client is in the right. Again, he is about justice, not winning at any cost. Wayne is also an educator. A firm believer in educating the public about the importance of the justice system. To that end he founded The People's Law school, what he calls "Real Law for Real People". It's important that all citizens know what the founding fathers intended. And Wayne puts his money where his mouth is."

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Jon Lewis

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Wayne for several years. We are both members of an exclusive group of attorneys called Injuryboard. Through this organization, I have gotten to know Wayne, and it is very apparent that he is not only a good attorney, but more importantly, he is a caring individual. Wayne cares for people regardless of whether those people are friends, family members, or clients. Wayne is a trustworthy and compassionate attorney who will fight hard for his clients' rights. I highly recommend Wayne."

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Paul Grable

Litigation lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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R. Gary Stephens

Personal injury lawyer

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William Lawson

Personal injury lawyer

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Gabrielle D'Alemberte

Defective and dangerous products lawyer

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Michael Monheit

Personal injury lawyer

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Megan England

Personal injury lawyer

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Jon Lewis

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2019

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2018

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2017

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

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2016

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2015

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2015

Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

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2012

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2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1998

Wysocki Award, American Association of Justice

1996

Ikena Award, Hawaii State Bar Association

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Of Counsel, Trecker Fritz & Williams Law, Attorneys at Law

1983 - Present

Owner, Wayne Parsons Law Office

1977 - 1983

Partner, Greenstein & Parsons

1975 - 1977

Deputy Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender

1967 - 1973

Laser Ranging and Imaging Program Leader, Mt. Haleakala Observatory

Associations

2010 - Present

Construction Specifications Institute - Honolulu Chapter

President

2007 - Present

Public Justice

Board of Directors

2001 - Present

Rotary Club of Honolulu

Member

2000 - Present

American Institute of Architects

Member

1991 - Present

Roscoe Pound Foundation

Fellow

1990 - Present

American Association for Justice

Board of Governors

2015 - 2017

Federal Bar Association (Hawaii chapter)

President-Elect

2006 - 2006

Hawaii State Bar Association

President

1988 - 1992

Hawaii Association for Justice

Founder/President

Sample of Legal Cases

Hawaii Flower Growers vs. DuPont

Kevin Malone

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Education

1975

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1971

University of Michigan

Master's Degree

Speaking Engagements

2011

Western Trial Lawyers Association

Voir Dire Tips in 2011

Publications

2011

Hawaii Bar Journal Joint and several liability

Languages

English

Activity

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