Business Details
Maui Personal Injury and Family Law Experts
We are a family-owned law firm based in Maui, Hawaii, with deep roots in the Wailuku community. Our practice focuses on personal injury advocacy and family law, serving clients across the Hawaiian Islands. With decades of combined experience, we approach each case with compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to achieving justice for our clients. Our team handles complex legal matters while maintaining a client-centered approach, ensuring every decision aligns with our clients' values and goals. We work on contingency fees for personal injury cases, removing financial barriers to quality legal representation. Our attorneys have extensive experience navigating insurance claims, medical treatment coordination, and courtroom litigation.We pride ourselves on transparent communication, ethical practices, and a proven track record of successful case outcomes. Our family firm treats every client with the same care and dedication we would extend to our own family members. We serve both residents and visitors to Hawaii, providing comprehensive legal support during life's most challenging moments. Our local expertise and community connections enable us to deliver tailored legal solutions that address each client's unique circumstances.
Services
Personal Injury
Car Accidents
Slip and Falls
Medical Malpractice
Wrongful Death
Family Law
Child Custody
Divorce
Adoption
CPS Cases
Highlights and features
- We have decades of combined legal experience in Maui's community
- Transparent fee structure with contingency fees for personal injury cases
- Family firm providing personalized client care and attention
- Proven track record in complex personal injury and family law matters
- Local expertise navigating Hawaii's legal and insurance systems
Services
Personal Injury
We represent clients injured through no fault of their own, including car accidents, slip and falls, and medical malpractice. Our attorneys handle insurance claims, medical billing coordination, and courtroom litigation. We work on contingency fees, ensuring access to justice without upfront costs while pursuing maximum compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Family Law
Our firm handles all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, adoption, and child protective services cases. We provide compassionate representation during emotionally challenging times, focusing on protecting parental rights and children's best interests. Our attorneys guide clients through property division, spousal support, and post-divorce modifications with sensitivity and legal expertise.
Wrongful Death
We assist families seeking justice for loved ones lost due to negligence or misconduct. Our attorneys handle complex wrongful death claims involving car accidents, medical errors, and premises liability. We help clients navigate probate processes, insurance claims, and courtroom litigation while providing compassionate support during difficult times.
Car Accidents
Our car accident attorneys help clients recover compensation for injuries and property damage. We handle all aspects of insurance claims, including PIP benefits coordination and bodily injury settlements. With expertise in Hawaii's no-fault system, we protect clients' rights against insurance companies and pursue fair compensation for medical expenses, lost income, and long-term recovery needs.
Medical Malpractice
We represent clients harmed by medical negligence including surgical errors, misdiagnosis, and birth injuries. Our attorneys work with medical experts to prove liability and secure compensation for additional medical treatment, lost wages, and pain and suffering. We navigate Hawaii's MICP process and courtroom litigation to hold healthcare providers accountable for substandard care.
People
Erin L. Lowenthal
Managing Partner
Erin Lowenthal leads our personal injury practice with over 25 years of legal experience. She focuses on compassionate client representation while maintaining aggressive advocacy in insurance negotiations and courtroom litigation.
Jacob K. Lowenthal
Managing Partner
Jacob Lowenthal co-leads our firm with extensive trial experience in complex personal injury and wrongful death cases. He specializes in maximizing client compensation through strategic litigation and settlement negotiations.
Philip H. Lowenthal
Of Counsel
Philip Lowenthal provides senior legal guidance with decades of experience in Hawaii's legal system. He focuses on appellate strategy and complex case development while mentoring junior attorneys.
Erica Amico
Associate Attorney
Erica Amico specializes in family law matters, including child custody and adoption cases. She advocates for clients' parental rights while prioritizing children's best interests in court proceedings.
Sheenah Aflague
Office Administrator
Sheenah Aflague manages office operations and client communications with over 15 years of experience supporting legal teams. She coordinates case logistics and client scheduling for efficient case management.
Questions
What is the statute of limitations for personal injury cases in Hawaii?
Most personal injury cases in Hawaii have a two-year statute of limitations from the injury date. Contact us immediately to preserve your legal rights.
How are legal fees structured for personal injury cases?
We work on contingency fees for personal injury cases - we only receive payment if we win your case through settlement or trial.
What documents are needed for a family law case?
We typically need income statements, property documents, tax returns, and existing custody/visitation orders to build your family law case.
How does insurance coverage work for car accidents in Hawaii?
Hawaii uses a no-fault system requiring PIP benefits through your own insurance first, followed by bodily injury claims against at-fault parties when applicable.
Can I get legal help if I can't afford attorney fees?
In some cases, courts may order the higher-earning spouse to pay legal fees during divorce proceedings. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
