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23 Jul, 2013 by Debra
We have used FCMS mediators before here in Montana but Mediator Marr but the skills that mediator Marr used helped us avoid a strke. We are very thankful.
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09 Feb, 2013 by Joseph
Did a great job here in Colorado. We researched him before selecting him. We were not disappointed with our selection of him.
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25 Oct, 2010 by Anonymous
Arbitrator Marr just completed an grievance arbitration here in Oregon State. I would not hesitate to recommend him to arbitrate any legal matter. He is exceptionally intelligent, articulate, and runs an arbitration hearing like l learned judge. In my opinion, he reflects arbitral independence, integrity, and impartiality. He is a very good listener. Irrespecitve of how he rules, you will know that you recieved a fair hearing.
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14 May, 2021 by Josephine
This layer is a people's lawyer, he has integrity, great listener and empathy for his client and he understand the problems at stake. He explains the law and gives options to get what you want to resolve the issues.
I had a divorce case and Mr Kendal was able to put the necessary documents together to make sure my side was understood by the court. Hardworking for you is his strength!!
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25 Jun, 2019 by Anonymous
When it rains, it pours, and it was “storming” in my life when I called Doi & Luke Island Lawyers. I was seeking a female attorney by referral but found that she no longer worked there. Emily, who received my call, warmly suggested that I speak with Kendal Luke, who patiently listened as I explained my situation and showed real concern.
It wasn’t until I shopped around and spoke with more than a half a dozen other attorneys, that I realized how fortunate I was to have found Kendal Luke on my first attempt. Every other attorney I spoke with after him I found to be abrupt, condescending and wary of answering too many questions during that first complimentary call. Kendal Luke, on the other hand, treated me more like a friend rather than a number, and was open to discussing any question I had. I felt at ease with him. He certainly stood out like a gem among the rocks. So, when it was time for me to hire an attorney, he was my obvious choice. But would he be a good attorney? Time would tell.
Throughout the proceedings, which took more than a year, there were many highs and lows and even times of frustration, such as that which occurs even between the best of friends. Yet, through it all, Kendal Luke and his staff stuck by me and always treated me with value and respect. He never pressured me to compromise on my values, even when I began to waver. I also appreciated that he didn’t nickel-and-dime me, as is so common with attorneys, but was always reasonable when accounting his fees. Most importantly, during the critical moments of the case, it would be his capacity for compassion that was key to representing me well. This is what drew me to selecting him, and I really feel that I couldn’t have selected a better attorney.
Now that my case has finally come to a close, I look back and am so thankful for having the team of Doi & Luke on my side. Kendal Luke and his staff often went above and beyond in various ways, so that I always felt as though I was among friends. “Island Lawyers” is a fitting name for this firm as they truly reflect the down-to-earth warmth that characterizes our islands.
Mahalo nui loa, Kendal Luke and Team! I will be forever grateful.
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02 Mar, 2017 by Naomi
I was very happy with service from Kendall and firm. Very friendly service. Efficient. My divorce was handled with care. I would highly recommend.
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27 Feb, 2024 by Francene malloe
ThankYou Mr.Rego and your staff for helping me with my WORKMANS COMP. I appreciate all that you and your staff did for me.
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01 Feb, 2024 by Tammy ellis
Awesome attorney!
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03 Feb, 2023 by Jeffrey vereze
Great at communicating situation that made it easy to underatand. Everything was straight forward. I highly recommend Mr. Rego to handle your situation.
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30 Nov, 2016 by Jerry burdine
Couldn't be any more please and blown away from the incredible experience I had with Mr. Kuniyuki representing me. Just being an average joe never gets in trouble. Never been to court! I was all but lost until I got a hold of this gem! Very informative and there to answer all my questions . I was very comfortable about what was to happen and had a good concept with no last minute surprises except we won the case!! Thanks again Ken !! If you want honest personable and reliable then I highly recommend Ken Kuniyuki to represent you!!
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29 Jan, 2016 by Kerry d. lewis
Ken has been my personal and business attorney for more than 30 years. I am able to always clue any opponent that he'll have to deal with the best attorney in the state. He's a genius. No part of law that this man cannot practice. Period.
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05 Nov, 2015 by Tom
For over 30 years Mr. Ken Kuniyuki has represented me in all my business and personal legal affairs. One of Ken's greatest assets is that he is easy to talk to and he is very patient and explains everything in simple everyday language. Over the years, Ken has provided me with excellent legal advice and I found him to be a very skilled and very well prepared litigator. So if you are looking for a chess master or a shark to legally represent you, Mr. Ken Kuniyuki should be your lawyer. YOU CAN'T GO WRONG!
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07 Mar, 2019 by Bill
We were honored to have Amy join the Law Office of William H. Lawson in 2016. Her credentials are impeccable and she has already established herself as a capable and bright attorney representing the victims and families of serious accidents. Way to go, Amy!
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26 Jun, 2018 by W.ma'ave
I found Amy by God's grace. I had been injured in a car accident and pursuing my recovery by myself. Amy stepped in and really helped to turn my situation(s) around. Because of her consistency and compassion, I have a lot to be grateful for.
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19 Jun, 2018 by W.mahaulu
Amy really took care of all my needs after I hired her as my attorney. We were able to build a very trusting relationship with her. She and Bill became like part of my family. I was very pleased with the end result as well.
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30 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous
I retained Kevin as my lawyer for a divorce with 2 children, property, and a military pension. Kevin was excellent. My ex-wife hired a more expensive lawyer, but Kevin took care of everything. He is meticulous, and knows the law. For example, the other attorney had his paralegals type up the income and expense statements. In my case, Kevin sat down with me and personally reviewed my expenses and assets and filled out the form. Therefore, when the other attorney sent over the paperwork, he was able to find numerous errors in their computations. H was able to get me the best result for my situation. I am very happy with the result. He is level headed and always had my best interest at heart. I highly recommend Kevin. You can trust him and he will be truthful and honest with you.
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23 Oct, 2014 by Kings
Kevin was an awesome and great attorney. Time was never wasted when prepping and reviewing for my case. Mr. Adaniyas game plan, approach and strategy to my case got me everything that I wanted. Time with my son that cant be replaced. The apposing lawyer tried to pull a few fast ones on us but Mr. Adaniya always has his A game on and didn't let him get away with anything. Mr. Adaniya made sure I had copies of everything and stamped copies of any paper work he had filed or that got filed in court. Hiring him was the best money I ever spent in my life and I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. Thanks to Mr. Adaniya I have a beautiful and growing relationship with my son and that to me is priceless. Thank you Mr. Adaniya for all your hard work, time and effort put forward in my case I will always be grateful for everything you have done for me and now my FAMILY.
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29 May, 2014 by Anonymous
If you are looking for a trustworthy, knowledgeable and professional attorney you will be very pleased with Kevin Adaniya. I was referred to him through a friend and this is by far the best attorney that I have ever had represent me. He was very responsive with updates regarding my case, sending me status emails. He was knowledgeable in the law pertaining to my case and very professional. He is well respected by the judge and very confident in the courtroom. What can I say, he was just amazing and well worth what nominal fee he charged. He actually sent me a refund after the case was finished, which I was surprised because honestly I felt like he was worth the whole amount!
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02 Feb, 2022 by Brandon
Mark was very easy to work with and was very easy to get a hold of. He was patient with me as I explained my case and was comforting when I needed advice on what to do next
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26 Jan, 2022 by John
Mr. Gallagher from my first meeting with him put me at ease and was thoughtful and thorough with his explanation of the process that would take place. This was a pedestrian vehicle accident with personal injury and property damage. As I told him, I found him to be tireless and relentless in seeking proper treatment and settlement. Things that I was not even aware of. Mr Gallagher kept me informed and answered all of my questions in a very professional manner. He was very easy to work with and I would certainly use him again, and would certainly recommend him.
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11 Feb, 2015 by Anonymous
Mark Gallagher genuinely cares about his clients. He took the time to listen, really listen while I shared what happened with him. He knows his stuff and made me feel fully supported throughout the whole process. He personally returned my calls, not a secretary or legal assistant. He was tough when he had to be with other attorneys but was always very kind and pleasant with me. He listed all my options and let me know what I should expect, that was helpful. I highly recommend Mark, he is one of the good guys!
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21 Oct, 2021 by Joel schechter
Very seldom does a person get to deal with a professional who deserves more than 5 stars! Thankfully we were able to find such a person in the sad period after our good friend died in Honolulu, HI.
We needed an estate and probate attorney to discuss and handle the distribution of the estate. We contacted Samuel Suen by email on a Sunday. He responded within a few hours and we set up a conference call for the following morning. Mr. Suen answered all our questions clearly in both a friendly and professional manner.
At the end of an hour-long discussion, for which there was no charge, I asked how we would pay his very reasonable hourly rate. Much to our surprise, he said we shouldn't hire him because there was no need to probate this particular will.
His honesty and forthrightness was amazing! We tried to figure out some reason to hire him but to no avail. Ultimately we wished him a very fond farewell.
Based on our experience, if you need an estate or probate attorney, you can't do better than Samuel Seun.
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04 Aug, 2021 by Matt winfree
Sam was amazing in all aspects of preparing our will, power of attorney, and advance directives. Super flexible during COVID, and incredibly tolerant when we missed our first appointment! Thank you Sam!
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13 Feb, 2020 by Randal yamaguchi
24 Aug, 2019 by Ted
Barbera's advice was clear and straight to the point. If she practiced in Oahu I would definitely retain her as my counsel.
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29 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous
She referred us to someone who could help.
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08 Oct, 2013 by Stanley
To Whom It May Concern: I have worked with Barbara on a couple of separate legal matters here in Hawaii. One involved questions pertaining to a proposed Real Estate Partnership, and the second revolved around a pending Mortgage Restructuring. I found her straight-forward approach to both matters quite helpful. She has extensive background experience not only with respect to Real Estate, but also Bankruptcy. My highest recommendation.
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16 Nov, 2018 by Jeff
I contacted Mr. Parsons about a medical malpractice matter and doing so was invaluable. Initially, I left a message and not only did he personally call me back promptly, but he then walked me through all of the legal issues that would arise under the circumstances. His counsel in that just that single call made it clear that I was dealing with a consummate professional. I cannot imagine going to any other attorney for a malpractice case.
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24 Nov, 2014 by Anonymous
Mr. Parsons provided expedient (we were under a severe time constraint) consultation service which analyzed and identified the issues involved in the claim. He was excellent in addressing both the highly emotional issues as well as the practical and legal issues. Mr. Parsons went beyond his formal attorney role and made himself available even after the representation was concluded.
I highly recommend Mr. Parsons.
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17 Jun, 2010 by Sean
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 him.
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02 Feb, 2021 by Emily
Lynne Jenkins McGivern is an amazing attorney and person. Her professionalism, knowledge, and hard work was a constant comfort to me during my very difficult divorce. My divorce was bonkers complicated with jurisdiction issues, restraining orders in other states, my spouse seizing marital assets, etc. When ever I told her something she grasped the severity of the situation and was quick to formulate a plan.
As a side note, over the year we worked together, she remembered everyone's name (my husband, his girlfriend, my kids, my mother etc) even though she had not met them. My husband's attorneys would mistype the children's names or ages, I hated that. Lynne never made such mistakes.
Also, while Lynne is no more expensive than the other good divorce attorneys in HI, I never felt over-billed. My divorce was expensive, but whenever I saw her bills, I felt they were justified and a very fair representation of the hard work she did.
If you are thinking about a divorce or getting divorce, Lynne is the person you want. She is a pleasure to work with and having her on "my side" was the one bright spot of my miserable divorce!!
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22 Jul, 2018 by Colette
Lynne was able to secure physical and legal custody for my children. She really fights for her clients. I was in an abusive situation and didn't know how to explain the harm I wanted my children protected from. Lynne immediately got the children child support, even though their dad was trying to get a continuance and prolong not paying. She fought for the children to have supervised visits for the entire TRO, which they did. She had a judge's ruling reconsidered and changed and did what was best for my kids till the end. Also, upon reviewing bills from other firms, Lynne and Anita definitely undercharge. Other firms here overcharge, or charge you for not working and try to blame other attorneys, its horrible. Lynne isnt like that at all. She honest, shes very strategic, and shes a fighter. I have been in her office as she works and she works quickly, writes eloquently, and was able to perceive my thoughts and concerns for my children while utilizing the law. Hire her.
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15 Apr, 2016 by David
I had a really complicated divorce. My wife was not cooperating/communicating. Her attorney was trying to make me look like a bad father. Our assets were partially shared with other family members. I started with someone who had a good reputation in the industry, but honestly, he seemed to have too many other cases and did not seem to want to understand the details of my Case, or be proactive.
During the course of our divorce, I did my own research, and interviewed about 3 other attorneys, all of whom came highly recommended. This is what makes Lynne different: She asked appropriate questions regarding the history and analyzed the data I had compiled. She maintained good communication and was empathic. She did not unnecessarily turf work to her employees, which meant she took the time to really dig into the details of my case. She responded to phone calls and emails very promptly. She is very accessible.
Something I did not expect, was she never mentioned how busy other cases made her and ALWAYS took the time to follow up on my issues. It was as if I was her only client. I felt like I was getting VIP treatment.
The way my case was going before I met Lynne, I think I was at least 18 months away from divorce. Lynne took the time to understand my position and speak with the other attorney to get a better understanding of their position. Lynne drafted a proposal which became a settlement and we were divorced in 4 months. I am very thankful for this because of the high conflict nature of our case, without Lynne, it would have been MUCH longer.
I regret not starting with Lynne, but she picked up my case midstream and worked to settle very quickly.
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28 Jun, 2016 by Jack
Sean handled estate property probate and transfer in a professional and time effective manner for us. The process was very smooth even given we are not Florida residents and needed this to be handled without our presence.
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10 Sep, 2014 by Gordon
In my view Attorney Sean D. K. Scott is a gentleman and a compassionate counselor, who is very well informed in the matters relative to estate planning. Upon the recommendation of an old and dear friend of ours, my wife and I sought Sean's services to help us develop our estate plans, which included the design and drafting of trusts, wills, living wills, powers of attorney, etc. From the beginning of the process to the finalization of all documentations, we found working with Sean to be a pleasurable experience. He did a great job for us, and we would highly recommend him to others seeking similar help.
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03 Sep, 2014 by Anonymous
I had Attorney Sean Scott as a Business Law professor in school and knew he practiced what he taught. Some business partners and I started a company and I knew that we would be moving headquarters from the DC beltway area to Florida. I immediately contacted Sean and he was eager to help and come on board as our legal counsel. Instead of "going through the motions" he wanted to know as much about the company as possible. When someone asks me for information in the amount of a glass of water, I tend to open up a fire hose worth of information. He never rushed me and asked more questions to better establish the structure, organization, vision, and strategy of the company, so he could best identify how to set-up our company structure in Florida. He has incorporated our company, and created/drafted documents in our record book (articles, minutes, membership units, changes to our registrations and ownership, operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, special meetings, dissociations, power of attorneys, certificates of incumbency, purchase agreements, security agreements, etc.). He has also reviewed contracts, NDAs, teaming agreements, and non-compete/non-circumvent agreements.
I hired Mr. Scott originally to re-incorporate our company in Florida, but as our business model solidified it was apparent we would be needing an on-call legal counsel. Sean transitioned with ease and took on the added workload. He has always communicated promptly and thoroughly, and has never rushed off the phone during a call. He prioritizes efficiently and if something is going to take a little bit longer, he calls or emails with the reason for any delay and when the expected time of completion would be. We are a small business and nothing we have had to address is "urgent" so we told Mr. Scott from the beginning that if other more important work comes up, just let us know and we will be more than happy to take a back seat. We understand we are not his only client and are understanding of the dynamic legal practice environment.
I would highly recommend Sean Scott for any business law questions, concerns, or legal services. He is honest (rare in the business), detailed, and diligent. I loathe not being kept in communications, and Sean has been in constant contact throughout our business relationship. I have worked with other firms and they stand by the "no news is good news" motto which to me causes concern and anxiety when dealing with legal matters. I am glad for once I hit the jackpot for our legal representation needs.
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24 Jan, 2017 by Anonymous
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!
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18 Nov, 2015 by Sharon
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 legalese so that I could be fully informed of the issues. I highly recommend Attorney Smith to represent you! He has your best interest at heart!
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15 Nov, 2015 by Anonymous
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.
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12 Feb, 2021 by Sarah
Sara Jo and her team represented me in my 2.5 year divorce with children, and in subsequent post-decree litigation with controlling ex. She’s exceedingly smart, remembering small personal details and nuances weeks and months later, that I think most people would forget. I really felt she was looking for what was realistically best for me, not what would make her the most money. If you are in the unfortunate situation of getting divorced, Sara Jo is someone you want on your team.
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19 Oct, 2017 by Junior
Sara was able to explain the family court judicial process in a manner that i was able to understand and guided me through the whole ordeal. She displayed great knowledge and understanding of her position and gave me good advice on all aspects of the proceedings. Her assistant ( Christie Gray) who also help me through these proceedings displayed a good understanding and knowledge of my situation and provided additional insight. I was very confident in their abilities and assured that they would help me to retain the one thing that was most important to me during this ordeal "time with my daughter".
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17 Oct, 2017 by Amy
I was referred to Ms. Buehler in February 2015 for a complicated cross-state custody case. Ms. Buehler has consistently provided honest, professional and thorough advice and has navigated my case through some very difficult and convoluted logistics. Her persistence and care with my case has more than earned my trust and esteem; she is an invaluable asset and truly a God-send. I am especially grateful for her accessibility and commitment to me as a client. Having to obtain counsel in another state, I can testify to her rarity. Her respect throughout the judiciary system in Hawai'i is evident in every hearing we've been to (and there has been MANY). I cannot recommend Ms. Buehler enough; she is a phenomenal attorney.
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07 Jul, 2022 by Wilma
Jo Ann did my trust, she was very helpful, nice and she charged me a fair price. I would recommend her to others.
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17 Apr, 2018 by Anonymous
Completed our trust. Happy with her work. No issues. Trustworthy & well done.
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17 Aug, 2012 by Michael
We're no close personal friends but I know her as Treasurer of the non Profit I used to be treasurer for. Also she did Estate plan for me. Easily understood. Simple to do. Not overcharged. So.. I'm happy with her and her work.
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31 Dec, 2015 by Walt
I am one of the siblings mentioned previously and I would like to say that Eric impressed me with his knowledge and his ability to sort through all our various opinions and concerns. We were very pleased with the results obtained. Eric's professionalism kept would could have developed into a mess very focused business like. Thank you Eric.
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01 Dec, 2015 by Patricia
Eric represented me and my 3 siblings in a trust settlement. He managed to combine all of our opinions and helped us to receive far more than we ever anticipated. The trust was in Hawaii, but the four of us live in 3 different states! Through emails and phone conferences we were able to stay in constant communication with Eric. He was so patient will all of our requests and proved to be very bright and knowledgeable. Also, his fees were very reasonable. We feel truly blessed that his name was given to us. I highly recommend him!
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24 Jan, 2015 by Michelle
My husband and I feel extremely fortunate to have found Eric Young to help with our various trust concerns. Eric is highly competent and knowledgeable. He is also honest, straightforward, very respectful, and reliable. He has consistently shown us that he is dedictated to serving our best interests and not just out to "make a buck." If more attorneys were as honorable as Eric, the field would have a more positive reputation. He is an exceptional human being, and we feel privileged to know Eric. We highly recommend him in representing your interests.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Ryan
Ms. Sakamaki did all of my estate planning and executed all the requisite paperwork. She advised me with a gentle yet realistic hand and made an arduous task very easy. I cannot recommend her enough. She is very thorough and incredibly smart.
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17 Apr, 2023 by Charles
Vickie took care of our end of life planning (for my partner and my myself). She was not only VERY NICE and PATIENT with us (we know nothing) but also meticulous and insanely knowledgeable about the complexities of the very difficult arrangements we had to confront. She guided us through every step and interpreted difficult legalese into language we could understand. It was a sincere pleasure working with her and we feel completely secure with the results. Thank you so much, Vickie. We are very grateful for you.
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10 Apr, 2023 by Denise
Victoria helped my family as my uncle was declining in health and we had to put his finances and assets in order. She helped us with trust documents, amendments and advice that were immensely valuable and there is no way we could have done any of this without her. Her knowledge and attention to detail helped us avoid future problems that could have resulted from not having everything in order. She has helped our family and I highly recommend hiring her for your family's peace of mind to know that everything will be done efficiently, quickly and correctly. I can't thank Victoria enough for all she did for my family and for myself. We are eternally grateful for all her help.
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12 Jul, 2021 by Sylvia young
I used serveral of their law partners for different specialities. All excellent experts. Easy to understand and work with. Extremely satisfied.
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16 Aug, 2017 by Shaina honsberger
We worked with Carol for an adoption and I can't say enough good things about her. She went above and beyond to help us understand the legal actions and she made everything work out smoothly.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Jhonnyrox hollywood
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12 Jul, 2021 by Sylvia young
I used serveral of their law partners for different specialities. All excellent experts. Easy to understand and work with. Extremely satisfied.
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16 Aug, 2017 by Shaina honsberger
We worked with Carol for an adoption and I can't say enough good things about her. She went above and beyond to help us understand the legal actions and she made everything work out smoothly.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Jhonnyrox hollywood
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12 Jul, 2021 by Sylvia young
I used serveral of their law partners for different specialities. All excellent experts. Easy to understand and work with. Extremely satisfied.
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16 Aug, 2017 by Shaina honsberger
We worked with Carol for an adoption and I can't say enough good things about her. She went above and beyond to help us understand the legal actions and she made everything work out smoothly.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Jhonnyrox hollywood
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12 Jul, 2021 by Sylvia young
I used serveral of their law partners for different specialities. All excellent experts. Easy to understand and work with. Extremely satisfied.
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16 Aug, 2017 by Shaina honsberger
We worked with Carol for an adoption and I can't say enough good things about her. She went above and beyond to help us understand the legal actions and she made everything work out smoothly.
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07 Aug, 2016 by Lorylin
Our attorney helped us a lot and guided us when we were going through bankruptcy. Whenever the lender gave us the hard time, we call him up and tell him the situation. He would then make a phone a call to the lender or advice us what to do. Thru experience, we made so much phone calls and make complaints but didn't do anything until our Attorney will do the phone call. Yap! to make my story short, It's better to have an attorney to represent you. I was so happy that i was finally done with my case thru the help of our attorney.I would strongly recommend Van -Alan Shima to stand by you.
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16 Jun, 2016 by Adele
My Husband and I are very Pleased with the Professionalism and Personal Service we received from Attorney Van-Alan Shima. He didn’t hesitate to answer any questions we had in the last 5 years working with him. He has made himself available each and every time we had issues, even if our concerns were small and minor.
I feel he provided us service and support that helped us get through our difficult financial times.
I will strongly refer any of my Family and Friends if they are ever in need of his service.
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23 Apr, 2016 by Anonymous
Having to file for bankruptcy was something I had never imagined having to do, ever. But when life throws you curveballs in succession, being homeless as a single father of two children is not an option. The feeling of failure was overwhelming and I needed a professional to get me through the legal process.
Van Shima was professional and caring throughout the entire process. I was able to easily contact him whenever I had any questions, and his office is conveniently located in downtown Honolulu. I never felt rushed or pressured by him, and always felt he treated me as a person and not just a number. Great with follow ups, and always available to clarify anything.
I would strongly recommend Van Shima to anyone who may be in a similar situation that I was in. An excellent choice.
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11 Feb, 2021 by Sinn bin
22 Sep, 2020 by Gary nakanishi
Professional and very knowledgeable.
Excellent!!!
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04 Sep, 2019 by Ricky tawata
Very knowledgeable and always listens. Not overbearing nor demeaning but very laid back and comfortable to talk to.
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26 Mar, 2024 by Jhonnyrox hollywood
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12 Jul, 2021 by Sylvia young
I used serveral of their law partners for different specialities. All excellent experts. Easy to understand and work with. Extremely satisfied.
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16 Aug, 2017 by Shaina honsberger
We worked with Carol for an adoption and I can't say enough good things about her. She went above and beyond to help us understand the legal actions and she made everything work out smoothly.
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06 May, 2017 by Anonymous
She is professional, straight and is upfront about everything. She cares about your family and your pocket.
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14 Dec, 2016 by Anonymous
Shoshana really cares about what she can do for you. She tells it straight and doesn't leave any questions unanswered. Her consultation was easier than expected and I feel empowered to continue forward with my case.
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30 Sep, 2016 by Anonymous
Working with Shoshana O'Brien was a pleasure and a blessing. I was very pleased with her performance, support, and professionalism that she exhibited throughout my case. Shoshana always kept me informed of progress, maintained open lines of communication, and answered any questions with patience. She is full of compassion and determination! I sincerely thank her for her diligent work and vast knowledge!
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08 Apr, 2022 by Anonymous
Mr. Paupe is one of few lawyers who processes a solid legal knowledge with integrity. My trust case was bumped by other senior lawyers since it was a little different from what they do or they cannot make money from my small case.
But when Mr. Paupe heard my request, he showed his genius intent to offer help to me . He had down -to-earth personality traits, telling me what he thought about my case without any hesitation. He did fast research and mentored me through a legal jungle. The legal service provided by him makes my life much easier!
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11 Sep, 2019 by Volker
William Paupe recently set up our revocable Family Trust and Estate Planning Documents. All was done in a very consumer friendly and professional way. William Paupe explained everything very well in conversation and writing. We received all the documents in a beautiful solid folder all was indexed and perfectly organized.
I was involved with lawyers for other relative's Trusts before, but this time it was done the best . And you can't beat the price!
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24 Dec, 2015 by Anonymous
Bill was very helpful to our family. He helped tremendously in writing up a well thought out trust. Was very respectful and kind. I recommend him highly. And his price was most fair.
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05 Dec, 2023 by Dalrene pore
11 Jul, 2023 by Amy k
14 Aug, 2019 by Steven verdekel
11 Feb, 2021 by Sinn bin
22 Sep, 2020 by Gary nakanishi
Professional and very knowledgeable.
Excellent!!!
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04 Sep, 2019 by Ricky tawata
Very knowledgeable and always listens. Not overbearing nor demeaning but very laid back and comfortable to talk to.
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09 Jul, 2018 by Tom
Jessica has been available to us in one urgent day answering all our phone calls and even if it was not her area of expertise, she put us on the right path and took the time to research our best options. I would definitely recommend Jessica as a lawyer. She is very reliable and easy to talk with. It was a pleasure to get advice from her.
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30 Nov, 2017 by Anonymous
I emailed her a question about naturalization and she respondly quickly and helpfully. Mahalo
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08 Dec, 2015 by Mauricio
Jessica handle my immigration process and it was wonderful, she was very nice and organized with my documents, dates and explaining everything that was going on, gonna go back for my citizenship.
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23 May, 2023 by Katie
We was waiting for my son’s renewal green card new card for 2 years. I did not know how it will solve the problem.
But when I ask her help, she solve the problem in 2days. It was amazing. And she can speak Japanese is big plus!!
I recommend her to all.
Thank you so much for your help.
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20 Sep, 2021 by Ryan
When we got to Hawaii we are unsure how to proceed with immigration for our two adopted boys. Maile and Stella helped us out so much, they literally did everything for us possible. It was a nerve racking time in our life, fast forward two-years and everything is complete and our boys are now US Citizens. For two-years they cared for our family like we were there own family. No question about it, we went to the right people.
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09 Dec, 2018 by Jessica
I reached out to Hirota and Associates in December 2015 after receiving a denial for my Green Card application (through marriage). My husband and I had filled out the initial paper work ourselves and had attended the interviews before being denied. I was distraught and terrified when I thought my family would be broken apart but Maile and the team immediately took on my case, working so hard to make sure that would not happen. This team of incredible women didn’t just help me resolve my case; they did it in under a year, for an excellent price and also with care, attention and compassion for myself and my family. Maile is honest, transparent and in constant contact at vital times.
Because of Hirota and Associates my family are still together.
Mahalo so much for your support Maile and Co.
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