Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Hawaii (2026)
Key Takeaways
- Davis Levin Livingston and Bostwick & Associates lead Hawaii with meta-scores of 92 and 91, each appearing in 5 major sources including the prestigious Lawdragon 500 and Inner Circle of Advocates.
- Both top-ranked firms include members of the Inner Circle of Advocates, limited to the top 100 plaintiff lawyers in the U.S. — only two Hawaii attorneys hold this distinction.
- Bostwick & Associates holds U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 status (2025) for personal injury and has recovered over $1 billion in verdicts and settlements.
- Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher was named Benchmark Litigation's Hawaii Litigation Firm of the Year for 2020–2022 and 2024–2025.
- Rankings aggregate 13 sources with trust scores from 4–10, weighted by appearance frequency (40%), ranking position (30%), source authority (20%), and presence in top-tier publications (10%).
Based on cross-referencing 13 authoritative sources — including the prestigious Lawdragon 500, U.S. News Best Law Firms, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters), Benchmark Litigation, and Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers — here are the top-ranked personal injury law firms in Hawaii for 2026.
Top 10 Personal Injury Lawyers in Hawaii — Ranked by Meta-Score
- Davis Levin Livingston — Meta-score 92/100. Recognized by Lawdragon 500 (4 attorneys named), Inner Circle of Advocates (Mark S. Davis, President-Elect), Super Lawyers 2025, Expertise.com 2025, and Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers 2026. Michael K. Livingston named Hawaii Lawyer of the Year for Personal Injury (2016, 2018, 2024).
- Bostwick & Associates — Meta-score 91/100. U.S. News Best Law Firms Tier 1 for Personal Injury (2025), over $1 billion recovered. James Bostwick inducted into Lawdragon Hall of Fame and is a member of the Inner Circle of Advocates. Also recognized by Super Lawyers 2025 and Expertise.com 2025.
- Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner — Meta-score 82/100. Named to Super Lawyers 2025, Expertise.com 2025, ThreeBestRated top 3, and Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers 2026. Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum members.
- Recovery Law Center — Meta-score 80/100. Glenn Honda Jr. recognized by Super Lawyers 2025, The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Hawaii, Top 100 Lawyers Hawaii, Expertise.com 2025, and Hawaii's Best 2025 Award (Honolulu Star-Advertiser).
- Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher — Meta-score 78/100. Benchmark Litigation Highly Recommended tier and Hawaii Litigation Firm of the Year (2020–2022, 2024–2025). Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers 2026.
- Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks — Meta-score 76/100. Seven attorneys in Super Lawyers 2025, Benchmark Litigation Recommended tier, six attorneys in Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers 2026.
- The Law Offices of David W. Barlow — Meta-score 65/100. ThreeBestRated top 3, Quality Business Awards #1 Personal Injury in Kailua (2025), and Lawyer Legion directory.
- Trecker Fritz & Williams — Meta-score 62/100. Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers 2026 Tier 1 for Personal Injury Litigation. Wayne D. Parsons named Lawyer of the Year (2022). Listed in Lawyer Legion.
- Potts & Potts — Meta-score 58/100. Selected by Expertise.com 2025 and listed in Lawyer Legion Hawaii personal injury directory.
- Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman — Meta-score 56/100. Super Lawyers 2025 honoree, secured $1.38 billion tobacco settlement for Hawaii. Referenced in U.S. News Best Law Firms 2025.
Top Firms in Honolulu
Eight of the top 10 firms are headquartered in downtown Honolulu. Davis Levin Livingston (meta-score 92) and Bostwick & Associates (meta-score 91) are the only two Hawaii firms with attorneys in the Inner Circle of Advocates, limited to 100 plaintiff lawyers nationwide. Cronin, Fried, Sekiya, Kekina & Fairbanks fields the largest Super Lawyers roster in Honolulu with 7 recognized attorneys. Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher holds the most Benchmark Litigation Firm of the Year awards in Hawaii (2020–2022, 2024–2025).
Top Firms on the Windward Side and Neighbor Islands
The Law Offices of David W. Barlow, based in Kailua on Oahu's Windward Side, ranked #1 for personal injury in Kailua by Quality Business Awards (2025) and top 3 by ThreeBestRated. Recovery Law Center, with offices serving clients across the islands, earned 5 source appearances including The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 and the Honolulu Star-Advertiser's Hawaii's Best 2025 Award.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Hawaii personal injury firm has the highest overall ranking?
Davis Levin Livingston earned the highest meta-score (92/100) based on appearances in 5 sources, including the prestigious Lawdragon 500 and the Inner Circle of Advocates. Bostwick & Associates ranks a close second at 91/100 with U.S. News Tier 1 status.
Which Hawaii personal injury lawyers are members of the Inner Circle of Advocates?
Only two Hawaii attorneys hold this distinction: Mark S. Davis of Davis Levin Livingston (President-Elect) and James Bostwick of Bostwick & Associates. The Inner Circle of Advocates is limited to the top 100 plaintiff lawyers in the United States.
What sources were used to rank these Hawaii personal injury firms?
Rankings cross-reference 13 sources including Lawdragon 500 (trust 10/10), U.S. News Best Law Firms (10/10), Super Lawyers by Thomson Reuters (9/10), Benchmark Litigation (9/10), and Honolulu Magazine Best Lawyers (9/10). Meta-scores weight appearance frequency at 40%, ranking position at 30%, and source authority at 20%.
Are there top-rated personal injury lawyers outside Honolulu?
The Law Offices of David W. Barlow in Kailua ranked #1 for personal injury in Kailua by Quality Business Awards (2025) and top 3 by ThreeBestRated. Recovery Law Center also serves clients across multiple Hawaiian islands.
Which firm has recovered the largest total in personal injury verdicts in Hawaii?
Bostwick & Associates reports over $1 billion in total recoveries according to U.S. News Best Law Firms (2025). Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman secured a $1.38 billion tobacco settlement for the State of Hawaii.