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Litigation: General Commercial - Hawaii

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What the Team is Known For

Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher has a highly regarded legal team operating out of Honolulu. Its thriving bench of litigators is well-versed in complex cases involving product liability, shareholder and personal injury disputes, among others. The firm demonstrates a significant focus on property-related environmental and construction litigation, with considerable further strength in class actions. It is active in state and federal court cases in Hawaii and on the US mainland, with additional expertise in trusts and estates cases and professional malpractice disputes.

Strengths

Their strengths are their senior-level leadership and their judgment.

They're very thorough and extremely intelligent and capable attorneys.

What distinguishes them is their reputation, litigation expertise, and ability to assist in all facets of litigation. I was very satisfied with their knowledge and ability to handle the complexities of our litigation.

Notable practitioners

Terence O'Toole is a market-leading attorney whose extensive civil disputes practice draws on impressive trial experience.
 

This matter required the best, and we got him. Terry O'Toole is a master of his craft.

 

He remains the best trial attorney in the State of Hawaii.

 

Losing is not an option for Terry. He will find a way to prevail.

Sharon Lovejoy maintains a broad litigation practice, which includes commercial disputes and real estate suits. She has further expertise in handling contentious tax matters and class actions.
 

She's a no-nonsense attorney who is unflappable under pressure.

 

Sharon is top class and very responsive.

Doug Chin is noted for his wide-ranging disputes expertise, including commercial and municipal litigation.
 

Doug is a steady hand, who is practical, smart and diligent. He's an outstanding lawyer.

 

I can't say enough good things about Doug. He's knowledgeable about the court system, courteous, and efficient.

Stephanie Thompson possesses key expertise on litigation mandates, including IP and contractual disputes. She also maintains a significant pro bono practice.
 

She offers exceptional work ethic and legal ability.

Andrew Lautenbach is acknowledged for his handling of wide-ranging civil disputes, to which he brings notable trial experience. He is adept at representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
 

He's one of the best legal minds in the State of Hawaii.

Judith Pavey regularly handles personal injury and professional malpractice claims, as well as broader commercial disputes. Her experience includes representation of state entities.
Trevor Brown offers expertise in both civil litigation and corporate transactions, including restructurings. He has notable experience handling appellate mandates.
 

He's highly intelligent and ethical. Trevor has the best legal mind I have ever had the pleasure of working with.

 

Trevor is top class and very responsive.

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Litigation: General Commercial

Terence J O'Toole
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Sharon V. Lovejoy
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Doug Chin
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Stephanie Thompson
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Andrew J Lautenbach
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Judith A. Pavey
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Trevor A. Brown
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