Bostwick & Peterson

Bostwick & Peterson, LLP is a renowned U.S. News "Best Law Firms" Tier 1 Personal Injury and Medical Malpractice law firm with a strong presence in Hawaii. Our firm has been dedicated to serving victims across the state for over five decades, offering expert legal representation in a variety of practice areas.

Our Expertise

At Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, we specialize in providing legal services to those who have been injured due to the negligence of others. Our experienced attorneys have a deep understanding of the complexities surrounding personal injury and medical malpractice cases, ensuring that our clients receive the compensation they deserve.

Our practice areas include Medical Malpractice, Brain Injury, Wrongful Death, Birth & Neonatal Injury, Spinal Cord Injury, Auto Accident, Truck Accident, Personal Injury, and Legal Malpractice. With a proven track record of securing record-breaking results for our clients, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services that make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Our Attorneys

Our team of dedicated attorneys is comprised of some of the most respected and accomplished legal professionals in the field. Each member of our team is committed to providing compassionate, personalized service to our clients, ensuring that their legal needs are met with the highest level of expertise and professionalism.

James S. Bostwick, Erik L. Peterson, and Blake Bostwick are among the top-rated medical malpractice attorneys in the nation, with numerous accolades and awards to their names. Their extensive experience and unparalleled knowledge of personal injury and medical malpractice law make them an invaluable resource for our clients.

Awards and Recognition

At Bostwick & Peterson, LLP, we are proud of the numerous awards and recognitions we have received for our outstanding legal services. These include:

• The Inner Circle of Advocates: An invitation-only organization of the top 100 plaintiff trial lawyers in the U.S.
• International Academy of Trial Lawyers: A prestigious group of the top 500 trial lawyers in the U.S.
• Super Lawyers 2020: James S. Bostwick and Erik L. Peterson have been named top-rated medical malpractice attorneys.
• American Board of Trial Advocates: An invitation-only group of top trial lawyers in the nation.
• The Best Lawyers in America: Recognized since its inception in 1983 by this peer-reviewed publication, comprised of the best legal talent in the world.
• Best Law Firms: Recognized for professional excellence with impressive ratings from clients and peers.
• The National Trial Lawyers: Top 100 Trial Lawyers
• Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum: An exclusive group limited to less than 1% of U.S. attorneys who have won multi-million dollar results.
• Lawdragon: James Bostwick inducted into the Hall of Fame and featured among the Top 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers in America.
• Expertise - Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Honolulu 2024: Selected to the 2024 Best Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Honolulu list by Expertise.
• Expertise - Best Wrongful Death Attorneys in Honolulu 2024: Selected to the 2024 Wrongful Death Attorneys in Honolulu list by Expertise.

Case Results

Our firm has achieved numerous record-breaking results for our clients, including:

• $17,000,000 Settlement for a brain-injured baby.
• $15,000,000 Largest Pretrial Settlement against the United States in Hawaii for a child who suffered brain damage during birth.
• $14,000,000 Surgery error on a 3-day old child resulted in brain injuries.
• $11,400,000 Birth injury resulted in Cerebral Palsy.
• $11,000,000 Neonatal blindness injuries to premature triplets after failure to diagnose the condition in a timely manner.
• $10,000,000 Record settlement for a birth injury case in that state.
• $9,960,000 Medical malpractice settlement involving the death of an athletic 38-year-old executive.
• $9,750,000 Failure to treat sepsis and excessive medication led to the loss of limbs.
• $8,900,000 Record trial judgment for improper use of vacuum extraction and failure to timely deliver a baby (1985).
• $7,600,000 Largest jury verdict in the world in 1978.

Supporting Victims of the Maui Fires

In light of the devastating Maui fires, our team is available and offering free consultations via phone, email, and video-conferencing. Our hearts go out to all those impacted by this tragic event, and we are committed to providing compassionate, expert legal services to those affected.