$11,760,000

Spinal Cord Injury

$11,600,000

Severe Brain Injury

$10,250,000

Brain Injury

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One quality that gives our team the reputation of being Hawaiis trusted injury firm is how much we care about protecting the best interests of our clients. We are truly passionate about helping people, and believe in doing whatever we possibly can to help them effectively get through this difficult time.

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Personal Injury Attorneys in Hawaii

Respected Throughout the Islands for Our Results & Integrity

At Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner, you will find a team of personal injury lawyers in Hawaii whose passion for helping people is second to none. Since 1971, our professionals have been committed to providing supportive counsel and strong representation for the wrongfully injured, throughout all of the islands. Over the years, we have handled thousands of injury cases, and have successfully recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients. We believe in working closely with our clients, ensuring the individuals we work with remain in constant contact with us and receive helpful answers to any inquiries they may have.

Our promise to you: We will bring our knowledge, experience, and compassion to your case, always giving honest appraisal of your situation and treating you with dignity and respect.

We do everything we can with the convenience of our clients in mind, which is why we do not charge our clients a cent unless we win or settle their case. While we are located in the Pacific Guardian Center Complex of downtown Honolulu, we serve all the islands and are willing to meet our clients at our office, their office, home, or even the hospital. No matter how complex the situation may seem, you can rely on our team to help you and your family cope with the aftermath of the incident, and handle the legal side of matters while you focus on moving forward.

For professional service from someone who knows Hawaii as well as you do, look no further than our devoted legal team.

Proud Sponsors of the Walk Like MADD 5k

Our firm is honored to announce we are the lead sponsor of this year’s Walk Like MADD 5k, which will take place on September 23, 2017 at the Ala Moana Center. For more information on our involvement as well as the history of this inspiring event, click here. You can also learn more about Walk Like MADD, as well as how to play your part to end drunk driving, by watching this informational video.

We Represent Hawaii Construction Accident Victims

Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner has decades of experience representing individuals who have been harmed in negligence-based construction accidents, including scaffolding accidents, crane accidents, electrocutions, falling debris accidents, fires and explosions, and more. If you believe your injury was caused by the carelessness of a contractor, subcontractor, machinery operator, or another person, you may be eligible to pursue compensation. Contact us today to learn how we can help.

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If you have sustained an injury and want to know if you are eligible to pursue legal action, it is important to obtain help right away. Call our firm at (808) 518-2120 or fill out the quick form below.

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Meet Your Trusted Hawaiian Injury Team

James Leavitt

Founding Attorney

More than 30 years ago, James T. Leavitt founded the firm that today is known as Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner. His goal has always been to provide the people of Hawaii with skilled, caring and professional legal representation. He has accomplished...

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John D. Yamane

Partner

John D. Yamane was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He grew up on a pineapple plantation on Lanai, attending Lanai High and Elementary School while his father worked for the Dole Pineapple...

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Woody Soldner

Partner

Since 1985, Woody Soldner has been committed to obtaining maximum compensation for Hawaii’s injured. As a personal injury attorney in Honolulu, Woody has continuously been named to the annual listing of Hawaii’s Best Lawyers.

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Mike Cruise

Mike Cruise has always focused his law practice on representing people – the individuals, families and small businesses in his community. From his first law job as a legal services attorney representing women and children victimized by domestic abuse, through running...

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Aaron Creps

Aaron Creps is widely considered one of the top young trial attorneys in Hawaii. He is a passionate advocate for persons injured or killed by the misconduct of others, and always conducts himself with integrity and fairness- the same qualities that Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner have built...

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Working with the Right Lawyer
Makes All the Difference

During our 40+ years of service, we have become recognized for our ability to help clients recover the compensation they deserve, all the while providing reliable and attentive counsel from start to finish.

Convenient

We proudly serve every island in Hawaii to ensure our counsel is easily accessible for clients.
Genuine

We truly care about bettering the lives of our clients, always putting their best interests first.
Knowledgeable

With thousands of cases under our belts, we are well-versed in all aspects of injury law.
Praised

Over the years, our team has received numerous glowing reviews from our valued clients.
Seasoned

Since 1971, we have been providing strong legal representation on behalf of the injured.
Successful

Our firm has recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements on behalf of our clients.

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13 Jul, 2018

Swimming Pool Safety Tips

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 3,500 people die from unintentional drowning accidents each year in the United States. During summer, many people enjoy swimming to beat the heat. However, it is important to exercise caution to avoid a swimming pool accident. In order to increase your safety at the pool this summer, you need to: Use the buddy system. It is dangerous to go swimming alone, even as an adult. If an accident happens, there needs to be at least one other person with you to get help or provide assistance. You should always swim with another person, and teach your children to use the buddy system as well. Teach your kids how to swim. Giving your children formal swimming lessons is important. They will learn valuable skills, such as ...

3 Jul, 2018

Failure to Maintain Commercial Trucks - Understanding the Risks

While driver error, poor road conditions, and drowsy or drunk driving are common causes of truck accidents, failure to provide adequate maintenance is also a significant factor in many commercial truck crashes. In fact, one study found that nearly 55% of commercial trucks had some kind of mechanical violation in post-crash inspections, and nearly 30% had at least one condition that would have caused the vehicle to be taken out of service. Trucking companies have a responsibility to maintain their vehicles. Some companies hire third-party maintenance crews to perform this service. In addition, under regulations set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), truck drivers have a responsibility to inspect their vehicles before each trip. Poor maintenance may result in ...