Bostwick & Associates Review: Personal Injury Lawyers in Hawaii (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Bostwick & Associates earned a 91/100 meta-score, ranking #2 among Hawaii personal injury firms across 5 independent sources.
- James Bostwick is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates (trust 10/10), limited to approximately 100 top plaintiff lawyers nationally.
- Bostwick & Associates holds U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 status (trust 10/10) in both Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice.
- James Bostwick is inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame (trust 10/10), a distinction held by fewer than 500 plaintiff consumer lawyers.
- Bostwick & Associates has recovered over $1 billion in total client verdicts and settlements.
Based on cross-referencing 13 authoritative sources including U.S. News Best Law Firms (trust 10/10), the Inner Circle of Advocates (trust 10/10), and the Lawdragon 500 (trust 10/10), Bostwick & Associates ranks #2 overall in Hawaii with a 91/100 meta-score across 5 source appearances.
Bostwick & Associates — Source Rankings and Awards
- Bostwick & Associates — U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1, Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice (U.S. News & World Report, 2025)
- Bostwick & Associates — Inner Circle of Advocates member (James Bostwick), limited to ~100 top plaintiff lawyers in the U.S. (trust 10/10)
- Bostwick & Associates — Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers, Hall of Fame inductee (James Bostwick, 2025)
- Bostwick & Associates — Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice (2025)
- Bostwick & Associates — Expertise.com, a review aggregator, Best Personal Injury Lawyers Honolulu (2025)
Bostwick & Associates is one of only 3 Hawaii firms to earn U.S. News Tier 1 status in personal injury plaintiff litigation. Bostwick & Associates is also one of just 2 Hawaii firms represented in the Inner Circle of Advocates, alongside Davis Levin Livingston (meta-score 92/100, ranked #1).
James Bostwick: Inner Circle of Advocates and Lawdragon Hall of Fame
James Bostwick holds two of the most exclusive credentials in plaintiff law. The Inner Circle of Advocates limits membership to approximately 100 of the top plaintiff lawyers in the United States — James Bostwick is one of only 2 Hawaii attorneys with this distinction. The Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame recognizes the nation's leading plaintiff consumer lawyers, and James Bostwick earned induction in 2025. James Bostwick is also recognized by Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters publication, in both personal injury and medical malpractice categories.
Over $1 Billion in Recoveries
Bostwick & Associates has recovered over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements for clients, as reported in Bostwick & Associates' U.S. News Best Law Firms profile. Bostwick & Associates focuses on personal injury litigation–plaintiffs and medical malpractice — the same two practice areas in which Bostwick & Associates holds U.S. News Tier 1 status. This $1 billion recovery figure places Bostwick & Associates among the highest-recovery plaintiff firms operating in Hawaii.
How Bostwick & Associates Compares to Other Hawaii Firms
| Firm | Meta-Score | Source Appearances | Top Credentials |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Levin Livingston | 92/100 | 5 | Inner Circle, Lawdragon 500, U.S. News Tier 1 |
| Bostwick & Associates | 91/100 | 5 | Inner Circle, Lawdragon Hall of Fame, U.S. News Tier 1 |
| Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner | 82/100 | 4 | Benchmark Litigation |
| Recovery Law Center | 80/100 | 5 | National Trial Lawyers Top 100 |
Bostwick & Associates trails Davis Levin Livingston by just 1 point (91 vs. 92). Both firms share Inner Circle of Advocates membership and U.S. News Tier 1 status — only Bostwick & Associates and Davis Levin Livingston hold all three trust-10/10 credentials (U.S. News, Inner Circle, Lawdragon) among Hawaii personal injury firms. For a detailed comparison, see Davis Levin Livingston vs. Bostwick & Associates.
For the full ranked list, see Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Hawaii (2026).
Frequently Asked Questions
What sources rank Bostwick & Associates as a top Hawaii personal injury firm?
Bostwick & Associates appears in 5 sources: U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 (trust 10/10), Inner Circle of Advocates (trust 10/10), Lawdragon 500 Hall of Fame (trust 10/10), Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (trust 9/10), and Expertise.com (trust 6/10).
Is James Bostwick a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates?
Yes. James Bostwick is one of approximately 100 plaintiff lawyers nationally admitted to the Inner Circle of Advocates, and one of only 2 Hawaii attorneys with this credential — the other being Mark S. Davis of Davis Levin Livingston.
How much has Bostwick & Associates recovered for clients?
Bostwick & Associates has recovered over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements, as reported in Bostwick & Associates' U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 profile.
How does Bostwick & Associates compare to Davis Levin Livingston?
Bostwick & Associates (meta-score 91/100) trails Davis Levin Livingston (92/100) by 1 point. Both firms hold U.S. News Tier 1 status, Inner Circle of Advocates membership, and Lawdragon recognition — the only 2 Hawaii firms with all three trust-10/10 credentials.
What practice areas does Bostwick & Associates specialize in?
Bostwick & Associates holds U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 rankings in both Personal Injury Litigation–Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice, and is recognized by Super Lawyers in both categories.