$ 325-350 per hour
also known as Smith Law Group
David has over thirty (30) years of experience as an attorney in Hawaii and the U.S. mainland handling various types of serious personal injury matters, complex litigation and transactional matters. His experience includes a one year judicial clerkship with the LA. 2d Circuit Court of Appeals, three (3) years in Louisiana as an associate with a large insurance defense law firm and over twenty-five (25) years in Hawaii, including four years as an associate, a special “Of Counsel” position with one of the oldest and largest law firms in the State of Hawaii, and over twenty (20) years as a partner/member of his own law firm. In his thirty years of practice, David has handled a wide variety of legal disputes and transactional matters, including but not limited to, numerous high value personal injury, business and real estate matters, copyright and trademark filings and disputes, commercial matters, real estate and business transactions and disputes and general civil litigation matters. David has previously handled a wide variety of personal injury cases, including but not limited to, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, pedestrian, motorcyle, moped, biking and boating accidents, admirality and maritime cases, electrocution, construction and job site injuries, ocean and pool injuries, police brutality, wrongful death claims and all tpes of premise liability cases. David has also handled practically every type of injury including permanent brain damage cases, spinal injuries, paralysis, serious fractures, organ damage and other internal injuries, permanent scarring, burn and disfigurement cases, blindness and many other serious injury cases.
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Practice Areas
41 years | 100 cases
41 years | 100 cases
41 years | 100 cases
$ 325-350 per hour
70%-80%
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Acquired: 1989
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Acquired: 1985
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78-6800 Alii Drive, Suite 39, Kailua Kona, HI, 97640
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Posted by anonymous | February 3, 2025 | Consulted Attorney
David helped me with a complicated international divorce and was able to research and guide us through this potentially complex process very quickly and efficiently.
Posted by anonymous | January 24, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Dave was very kind, professional and patient from the very beginning. He made me really comfortable in explaining the whole process and it was easy to trust him because of his experience and knowledge. I would definitely recommend Dave to everyone I know. Thanks Dave for great service and outcome!
Posted by Sharon | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Attorney David E. Smith is the type of attorney you want to represent you!! He handled my case with excellence and professionalism. His expertise and knowledge resulted in a successful outcome. He was very accessible, approachable, understanding, and guided me through the processes, explaining leg...
Posted by anonymous | November 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Smith is very knowledgable and effective in providing the necessary documents to protect our family and assets in the case of an emergency. He will educate you about the process prior to taking the case, and will provide realistic goals and outcomes.
"David is a very competent and thorough lawyer. He handled a complex, multi-state issue for one of my clients with a property in Hawaii. Throughout the process, I could always count on David communicating well and handling the matter efficiently and effectively. I highly recommend this lawyer."
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Personal injury lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
Probate lawyer
2014
Commercial Litigator of the Year, Acquisition International
2014
Top Lawyers In Hawaii, SHOWMARK MEDIA, LLC
2012
Who's Who Among Executives and Professionals, Cambridge
1985
Race for the Marble, Tulane University Law School
1983
First Place in Appellate Advocacy Competition, Loyola Law School
2004 - Present
Owner, Smith Law Firm
2007 - 2008
Of Counsel, Carlsmith Ball, LLP
1989 - 2004
Partner, Van Pernis, Smith and Vancil
1986 - 1989
Associate, Camp, Carmouche, Barsch, Hunter, Gray, Hoffman, & Gill New Orleans La
1985 - 1986
Law Clerk, Second Circuit Court Of Appeals
2016 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
Hawaii State Bar AssociationMember
1989 - Present
West Hawaii Bar AssociationPast Vice President/Current Member
Favorable settlement in high six figures.
Settled
Three Million Dollar Recovery plus attorneys' fees
Half Million Dollar Verdict
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1981
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Landlord Tenant Law
2012
1986
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