Reviews

He explains everything in detail; explores all options, doesn't make promises that he can't keep. My Lawyer for Life!

Mr. Magauran is truly a real professional. He made sure I knew what to do every step of the way, As I sat and listened to other cases before mine, each of the other three attorneys that were there had made some sort of a mistake during their client's hearings. One even forgot to tell her client to bring her social security card! I was so glad that I had chosen Mr. Magauran to represent me. My case went smoothly from start to finish. I would highly recommend him to anyone.

I spoke to a few lawyers and decided to hire Mr. Maguaran to handle our bk case. I chose him because he seemed more thorough and knowledgeable. He was a few hundred dollars more then the other lawyers I spoke with and worth it. Don't try to save a few bucks - hire the best. Know that you will be in good hands from the beginning to end of your case as we were. His associate Ms. Christenson who flew to Maui to represent us was so wonderful and caring. I am so appreciate to her because it was such a stressful time for me and she actually made it a pleasant experience with her presence there. I can't say enough of how much I appreciate them. Thank you so much!

Mr. Barta is absolutely the best attorney I have ever dealt with. If he doesn't know the answer, he knows where to find the correct answer. He is not afraid to roll up his sleeves ... he answers his phone, no switchboard or receptionist. He fights for his clients.

Steve is an extraordinary Attorney. He represented me in a complex litigation matter and was superb. His many years of experience as a prosecutor and litigator makes him an Attorney to go to. Steve is one of the best Attorneys in Honolulu and I refer all my associates and friends to him for litigation, criminal, personal injury matters. Call him at 533-7330 and or email Steve at

I must begin by saying; Edward Magauran was like a blessing in disguise. I cannot thank him enough for taking on my parent's case. My parents have gone through many different financial struggles and the worse came when they received a notice that their house was going to be auctioned in a week. It remember clearly, freaking out when my mom had told me. It was a Friday, and that following Tuesday our house was going to be auctioned. I felt the anxiety start to kick in, as I searched online for a good lawyer. I was informed by someone who was helping my parents to find a good bankruptcy lawyer. I kept searching, reading reviews, and finally I narrowed it down to 2 lawyers one being Edward Magauran. The first lawyer I contacted was actually from the Big Island and would not be able to take my parent's case in such short notice. He actually recommended someone here, but, I decided to go with Mr. Magauran. So I emailed him quickly, thinking he probably wouldn't respond, but a few minutes later I got a phone call. I was very nervous and probably didn't make much sense. He asked me questions and I did not have answers to some of them. He told me to get all the information he needed and to call him back as soon as I can. I did exactly what he wanted and got all the information he needed and called him back about an hour later. I thought he would have turned me down because of such short notice, but surprisingly, he didn't. He told me that we would have to meet this Sunday to file for Monday before it's too late. He made it clear what the fees would be and I did not hesitate to say no because he was doing me a favor. First, he was coming into his office to meet with us, and he was missing his daughter's (I think) it was a soccer game. He asked his wife if she could take her and so more I felt I could not let him down. Sunday came, and he informed me of what type of payment I needed, I wanted to cry when I went to get a money order and did not know that I had to do it in forms of $500 dollars, and it had to be cash. My bank only allows me to withdrawal $200 a day at an ATM. It was 10:25am and our appointment with Mr. Magauran was at 11:00am. I felt that I had let him down and was embarrassed to call him. But I called him so he didn't think that I was irresponsible and asked if I could write a personal check and explained to him what had happened. He told me it was okay. We got there a few minutes late because of all the mess I just went through. He thoroughly went over everything with us which took about an hour. I made arrangements with him to get a cashier's check from my bank the next morning and have it to him by 11am. I did as I promised because I felt he did more than his part and so I have to live up to my word. I did meet him and he told me not to worry, he would process everything and the auction would be stopped by today. He was true to his word and everything was stopped. He is still working with us and again I am blessed to have found such an understandable, trustworthy, hardworking, and straightforward lawyer. He has turned a stressful disaster in 3 days to an unworried and calmer situation. I am very thankful for his services in representing my parents and would highly recommend Mr. Magauran to anyone who needs a Bankruptcy Lawyer.

Weighing your options when considering bankruptcy can be a daunting and overwhelming experience. Having someone who knows the ins and outs of the process is crucial when making the decision. Edward Magauran looked at my situation, analyzed every detail and went above and beyond the usual consultation time to fully address all my concerns and anxieties. I would highly recommend him whether you're just thinking about filing or are ready to complete the process.

After calling several other bankruptcy offices, Mr. Magauran was the only lawyer that seemed to have my best interests in mind. He gave me free advice regarding my financial situation and I ultimately did not have to file for bankruptcy. When other attorneys in town were trying to sell me on their services, Mr. Magauran was ensuring whether his services were actually necessary. He may not have made any money from helping me, but I certainly intend to repay him by referring others to him. He's also a very approachable and down to earth kind of guy. I highly recommend him to anyone having financial difficulties.

Mr. Magauran is a true professional in his trade. I met with him one time, and he provided enough information in the initial consultation for me to make a decision whether or not bankruptcy was a good decision. He is "to the point", easy to talk to, and wonderful to work with. I've referred many clients to his office, and he is able to help them. I've heard nothing but positive reviews from my clients about Ed. I'm lucky to have met him.

No matter the circumstances, Steve has the ability to sort through every possible avenue and recommend the best outcome while taking my concerns and expectations into consideration. He is without a doubt the best in the State. His preparation and execution is at a level that I have never witnessed before. His extensive knowledge and support restored my confidence in an uncertain situation. I have been very please with the complete process and outcome Steve has brought to both of my situations.

Mr. Barta was knowledgeable and informative, he knew that I had never hired spoke to a lawyer before andi was unfamiliar with operations, so he was descriptive and spoke to me in away I understood. He was also personable, which made the meeting comfortable. He even helped me find parking which I thought was above what anyone else would do. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer.

Van and Raymond are very knowledgeable. They are well versed when it comes to mortgage modifications. If I need to take action, I will definitely be using their services