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Deep Island Roots, World View

Over Sixty Years of Service to our Community. Our firm traces its roots back to 1963 when Frank Damon and Henry Shigekane founded a unique law firm. The ethnic and cultural mix inherent in our firm’s origin has continued as we have grown and is reflected by our ability to offer clients services in such languages as Japanese, Mandarin, Vietnamese, and French, in addition to English.

Throughout our history, a diverse array of our attorneys have faithfully and steadfastly served our clients with a wide range of legal services. As Hawaii changed from the 1960’s until now, Damon Key adapted to meet the ever-evolving marketplace for legal services and now stands as one of Hawaii’s top law firms. Today, our attorneys provide civil legal services to local, national, and international clients, in both transactional and litigation practice areas. Damon Key attorneys take on pro bono cases and support Hawaii’s non-profit companies as members of their Boards of Directors. Through our membership with the international law firm affiliation, Meritas, and our deep involvement with the American Bar Association and Hawaii Bar Association, Damon Key is also ready to help our clients expand their reach beyond Hawaii’s shores into new markets on the continent and beyond.

At Damon Key, we think that firms are best judged by their people. Ours are committed, energetic and enthusiastic. We relish challenges. We temper intelligence and determination with wisdom conferred by a healthy sense of humor, a variety of experiences and a worldview that includes devotion to community and friends. Our firm attracts some of the freshest, brightest talents in law.

Clients benefit from the depth of expertise and diverse backgrounds of our attorneys, the synergy of working relationships within the firm, our multi-language capabilities, and our experience in business management, construction, teaching, science and engineering. We have earned a reputation for preventing and resolving client problems. We consistently strive to achieve cost-effective results, while keeping each client informed throughout the process. We understand that success is measured by client satisfaction.

Our office is in the center of the Honolulu business district, taking the 16th floor of Pauahi Tower at Bishop Square. We are the sole Hawaii firm that is part of the Meritas network of more than 187 independent law firms in at least 94 countries.

Our practice groups include: Appeals • Business & Commercial Law • Condominium & Community Association Law • Construction Law • Creditor's Rights & Bankruptcy • Immigration & Naturalization Law • Insurance • Land Use & Eminent Domain • Litigation & Dispute Resolution • Real Estate • Taxation • Wills, Trusts & Estates

For more about our firm, visit our website at www.hawaiilawyer.com.

Power Rogers LLP is a Chicago-based law firm that represents individuals and families in complex civil litigation. From its office in Illinois, the firm handles matters involving aviation law, civil rights, medical malpractice, personal injury, product liability, and mass tort and class action litigation for plaintiffs. The attorneys at Power Rogers LLP work on cases that often involve serious injuries, wrongful death, and significant questions of accountability.

After an accident caused by another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. Many people are suddenly faced with the loss of a loved one, serious injuries, mounting medical bills, property damage, and emotional strain. During these challenging times, having a dedicated attorney can make a meaningful difference. The lawyers at Power Rogers LLP approach each case with care, persistence, and the resources needed to pursue complex claims. They are committed to helping individuals and families seek fair compensation and to guiding clients through the legal process with clear communication and respect at every stage.

Presley & Presley is a client-focused firm based in Kansas City, Missouri. Our team of dedicated lawyers strive to provide personalized attention to every case we manage. You will never feel like just another case number with us; your needs are a priority. Our firm handles cases involving catastrophic injury and wrongful death, dealing with complex scenarios that require technical and scientific understanding. Specifically, we represent clients in matters concerning traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, carbon monoxide poisoning, insurance claims, car accidents, and semi-truck accidents. We also assist in cases involving power plant explosions, chemical tank ruptures, and other industrial incidents.

The Sanders & Parks Difference

Sanders & Parks, P.C., formerly known as Teilborg, Sanders & Parks, was formed in 1973 when James A. Teilborg, Frank A. Parks, and Richard B. Sanders pooled their considerable talents and experience to invent a new approach to legal representation. Although our firm has grown and its composition has changed over the years, we have remained committed to the principles of integrity, effectiveness, and client service first announced by our founding partners in 1973.

As we have learned through four decades of practice, whether in negotiation, litigation, mediation, or arbitration, our attorneys provide the highest quality legal representation while recognizing the need for a practical, cost-effective approach to litigation.

The A-V rated law firm of Sanders & Parks, P.C. offers diverse legal services to local, national, and international clients, who include some of the most prestigious insurance, business, banking, brokerage, financial, and corporate clients in the world. We are dedicated to providing quality legal service in a friendly and professional atmosphere, while applying the right combination of innovation, creativity, and commitment to each matter that we handle. Sanders & Parks, P.C. keeps clients involved in their cases, responds promptly to inquiries, and stays on top of changes in the law. Our innovative approach to client service blends the best of expertise, teamwork, and service.

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.sandersparks.com.

Smith LaCien LLP – Trial Lawyers

Dedicated to Helping Victims of Medical Malpractice Obtain Justice

People who have been seriously injured or whohave lost a loved one due to someone else’s negligence may be entitled to compensation for their hospital and medical expenses, physical rehabilitation, and pain and suffering. But successin a court of law usually requires the savvy skills and expertise of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

The Chicago trial lawyers at Smith LaCien LLP regularly handle high-stakes cases for plaintiffs and their families who were harmed or even killed due to medical negligence. Without legal representation, however, they would not otherwise have the means to pursue a claim. The firm gets justice for its clients by holding the negligent parties accountable, and they only get paid if they win the case.

Exceptional Results for Plaintiffs

Every day, Smith LaCien lawyers face off against powerful insurance companies, large corporations, medical institutions, and other entities that caused serious harm due to their careless actions. The firm has a long track record of achieving exceptional results for its clients, with more than $3 billion in verdicts and settlements, and over 150 cases that have resulted in outcomes exceeding $1 million.

While the numbers are impressive, that alone does not capture what the results mean for their clients. Fair and adequate compensation for their injuries and losses provide an important path forward for the victims to start rebuilding their lives.

Founded by experienced, award-winning lawyers Todd A. Smith and Brian LaCien, Smith LaCien has experience in every type of catastrophic injury case, from truck, pedestrian, bicycle, and car accidents to airport and airplane crash injuries and fatalities, as well as medical malpractice, product liability and wrongful death cases. They have also handled mass tort and class action lawsuits, including litigation over faulty Takata airbags, the crash of the 737 Max passenger aircraft in Ethiopia, and hair relaxer products that caused cancer.

Proving Liability

Proving liability in court requires the plaintiff to prove with a preponderance of evidence that the defendant was at fault due to an act of negligence or recklessness. Smith LaCien lawyers thoroughly investigate the circumstances of the incident to find evidence demonstrating that the at-fault party owed the plaintiff and others a duty of care to take reasonable measures and prevent harm. The firm has access to top resources and uses a litigation strategy that incorporates thorough research, esteemed expert witnesses, accident reconstruction techniques and sophisticated computer modeling, when warranted.

Medical malpractice is where they excel. Smith LaCien LLP is considered a leader in the field of medical malpractice case law. In one recent case, they obtained a $20 million settlement for a college student who suffered brain damage while undergoing heart surgery. In another instance, a 74-year-old client suffered an adverse reaction to a pharmaceutical product, resulting in blindness. He was awarded a $10 million settlement. Results like these happen time after time.

Being Held Accountable

“When placing your trust in the care of doctors or a hospital, you expect to be taken care of,” says Smith, an award-winning attorney and bar leader, who has been practicing law for over 40 years. “When professionals you thought you could trust behave negligently or carelessly, it can have a major impact on all areas of life, leaving them suffocating under medical bills, hours of rehabilitation and physical therapy, and the inability to work.”

“Regardless of the circumstances leading up to the malpractice incident, health care providers and facilities must be held accountable for mistakes that cause great harm to patients in their care,” adds LaCien. “Surgical errors like wrong-patient and wrong-side surgeries and hospital staffing mistakes and omissions happen more often than you’d expect.”

Awards and Honors

For its success, Smith LaCien has been recognized with many awards and honors. Jury Verdict Reporter’s annual “Settlements Report” recognized the firm as one of Illinois’ Top 10 plaintiff’s injury law firms in 2024. Its largest settlement last year was $19 million, awarded to the family of a child who died from a birth injury.

Most recently, the firm was recognized by Best Lawyers in America® as a “2025 Best Law Firm,” earning a Tier 1 ranking for its work in Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. They were also ranked high in mass/class action, medical malpractice and product liability. Four of its lawyers are on the list of Best Lawyers of America© and two are on the Best Lawyers of America “Ones to Watch” list.

For a free consultation or to learn more about Smith LaCien LLP, visit https://www.smithlacien.com or call (312) 509-8900.