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Best Mediators & Arbitrators in Honolulu

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733 Bishop St Ste 1101, Honolulu, HI 96813

Why choose this provider?

Greg Ryan and Associates, ALLLC is a family law practice serving clients in Honolulu. The attorneys have over 35 years of experience with cases involving divorce, custody, paternity, litigation, mediation, prenuptial agreements, post-divorce issues, and civil unions. Attorney Everett Cuskaden has served as Hawaii’s Deputy Attorney General, Commissioner on the State Land Use Commission, Special Master for Family Court, and President of the Family Law Section.

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Attorney NamesExperience
Everett Cuskaden - Owner51 yrs

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3.9
Yelp
3.5 / 5 (6)
Facebook
5.0 / 5 (1)

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Honolulu, HI 96813

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Peter Knapman provides legal representation for civil and commercial litigation in Honolulu. He previously worked as a litigation attorney for Alston Hunt Floyd & Ing. His experience has included bench and jury trials, arbitration hearings, administrative hearings, and pretrial litigation. Peter Knapman is a board member of the Mediation Center of the Pacific and was appointed a Court Annexed Arbitration Program arbitrator.

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Attorney NamesExperience
Peter Knapman - Principal27 yrs

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4.6

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3.8
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737 Bishop St Ste 2400, Honolulu, HI 96813

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Rush Moore LLP is a full-service law firm in Honolulu that has served local, mainland, and international clients since 1946. The firm’s primary practice areas include civil litigation, commercial law, insurance defense, probate and estate planning, and workers’ compensation. The attorneys have experience representing clients in all forms of civil litigation, whether trials, appeals, administrative hearings, arbitrations, mediation, and other alternative dispute resolutions.

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Attorney NamesExperience
Steven Mau - Partner48 yrs
Reginauld Harris - Partner23 yrs
Tracy Chinen - Partner37 yrs
Daniel Chen - Partner23 yrs
Susan Tius - Partner43 yrs

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4.5

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5.0
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Honolulu, HI 96813

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Georgia K. McMillen is a Honolulu and Maui attorney representing clients in family law, criminal and appellate matters, and alternative dispute resolution. The attorney serves on the panel of neutrals for Dispute Prevention and Resolution and as a mediator for the Mediation Center of the Pacific. She has received a Superb rating by Avvo in mediation.

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5.0
Avvo
5.0 / 5 (8)

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Honolulu, HI 96813

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Case Lombardi & Pettit is a Honolulu-based law firm specializing in full-service commercial law. The firm can trace its history to 1888. The practice areas include real estate, business, employee benefits, estate planning, litigation, and dispute resolution. Case Lombardi & Pettit is the only Hawaii firm with membership in Lex Mundi, a global association of independent law firms. The firm’s attorneys have received recognition from national publications such as Martindale-Hubbell, Best Lawyers in America, Chambers & Partners, and Benchmark Litigation.

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Attorney NamesExperience
Dennis Lombardi - Director/Shareholder43 yrs
Lissa Andrews - Director / Shareholder41 yrs

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Honolulu, HI 96813

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Kevin S. Adaniya is a Honolulu-based attorney who has practiced family law since 1996. His experience includes divorce, child custody, adoption, and CPS/DHS cases. He is committed to settling cases out of court when possible. Kevin has completed the Accelerated Divorce Mediation Training through the Mediation Center of the Pacific and serves as a court-appointed Volunteer Settlement Master. The National Academy of Family Law Attorneys selected Kevin Adaniya in 2016 as one of Hawaii’s Top 10 Family Law Attorneys.

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Attorney NamesExperience
Kevin Adaniya - Principal28 yrs

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4.7
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (6)
Google
4.2 / 5 (5)
Avvo
5.0 / 5 (4)

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5.0
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Website
Honolulu, HI 96813

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The Law Offices of William C. Darrah provides clients in Honolulu with matrimonial legal representation. The firm’s services include traditional divorce representation, cooperative practice, postnuptial agreements, collaborative practice, mediation, and arbitration. William C. Darrah is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell. Best Lawyers in America selected William C. Darrah as Hawaii’s first Family Lawyer of the Year.

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Honolulu, HI 96813

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The Grad Law Firm is a father-son legal team with over 50 years of combined experience serving clients in Hawaii. The firm exclusively practices real estate transaction law, including arbitration, acquisitions and sales, brokerage representation, development, easements, licenses, land use and zoning, and more. Attorney Jeremy Grad is a member of the Hawaii State Bar Association’s Real Property and Financial Services Section.

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Website
Kailua, HI 96734

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Better Way Divorce (or Pono Divorce) offers collaborative divorce and mediation services in Honolulu and throughout Hawaii. Attorney Lisa Jacobs has practiced law in Hawaii for over 22 years and has had extensive mediation training. She serves as a mediator for the Mediation Center of the Pacific, is co-chair of the Hawaii State Bar Association’s Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, and is president of the Hawaii Chapter of the Association of Conflict Resolution.

Website
Honolulu, HI 96813

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Ryan G.S. Au is a personal injury and business law attorney with a law practice in Honolulu for the past decade. He offers free consultations, flexible appointment schedule, and contingency fees based on how much he can recover for his clients. His services also include as-needed negotiation, mediation, and arbitration for business disputes. Ryan G.S. Au volunteers his services through the Mediation Center of the Pacific, the Hawaii State Bar Association’s Legal Line, and Junior Judges Project.

Attorney Information

Attorney NamesExperience
Ryan Au - Owner/Founder26 yrs

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5.0
Google
5.0 / 5 (5)
Yelp
5.0 / 5 (2)

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5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is mediation?

    Mediation is an alternative to going to trial during legal disputes. The parties on both sides agree to work with an impartial third party who oversees discussions concerning the matter in dispute. The goal and hope of mediation is to come to a settlement or compromise that is agreeable to both parties. The mediator doesn't represent either party but works with both to help ensure that discussions are civil and agreements are as fair as possible given the situation. In many cases, if mediation fails, then the parties can move on to a trial in court.

  • What is arbitration?

    Arbitration is another alternative to a court trial, but it's a bit more formal than mediation. During the arbitration, evidence and testimony is presented to a panel of people who act as judges of sorts. They issue an opinion about the matter in writing, and depending on how the arbitration was entered into, it may or may not be binding. If it's binding, the parties must accept and abide by the decisions of the arbitrators. Commonly, each side selects a third-party arbitrator, and each of those people selects a third person.

  • Is arbitration or mediation better?

    Arbitration and mediation both have pros and cons, and which one is right for you depends on your personal preferences, legal goals, and the details of your case. Mediation can offer more control, and because of that, those who go through it tend to report a higher level of satisfaction. But arbitration is more formal and may provide a more structured environment, which may be needed if civil discussions aren't possible.

  • How do I choose a mediator or arbitrator?

    If you can choose a mediator or arbitrator, it's critical to look for a neutral third party. Someone who is in any way tied to either side or who might have a known strong opinion on matters related to the case may not be the best option. Legal knowledge is important for mediators and arbitrators, but arbitrators should also have court experience. Retired or former judges or trial lawyers may be good choices for arbitrators, for example.

  • What is an arbitration agreement?

    An arbitration agreement waives your right to seek legal remedies in court under certain circumstances, specifically, if you and the other party have unresolved disputes. You submit to binding arbitration over all matters, which can be somewhat risky as arbitration agreements are usually requested by companies that have arbitration processes set up, and those processes may not be impartial.

  • What is mandatory arbitration?

    Mandatory arbitration occurs when someone is forced to use arbitration as a means of settling an issue. One of the most common scenarios for this is employment. Employers may require that employees sign an arbitration agreement before they can begin work. The employees then give up some rights to go to court over certain employment issues.

  • What should I expect in child custody mediation?

    During a child custody mediation, the mediator will likely encourage each party to focus on the needs of the child or children. The parties work together to agree on custody. They typically won't discuss matters of child support, marital property, or other factors of the divorce—unless the mediation is for the whole divorce. If you are attending mediation, it is advised to come prepared to discuss what's in the best interest of your children and situation, but also be prepared to reach a compromise.