Business Details
48 Years
experience
Hawaii Personal Injury Lawyers Fighting Corporate Negligence
Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman has been a trusted advocate for Hawaii families since 1978, specializing in complex litigation against corporations responsible for asbestos exposure, pesticide injuries, and catastrophic harm. Our team of seasoned trial lawyers combines decades of courtroom experience with a deep commitment to justice, having secured over $1 billion in recoveries for victims. We prioritize personalized attention, leveraging our national resources while maintaining our local roots to fight for maximum compensation through settlements or trials.Our contingency fee model ensures clients pay nothing unless we win, and our attorneys' personal connections to casessuch as family histories with mesotheliomadrive our unwavering dedication to client well-being over corporate profits.
Services
Asbestos Litigation
Pesticide Exposure Cases
Mesothelioma Claims
Sex Abuse Lawsuits
Wrongful Death Claims
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 45 years of experience fighting corporate negligence in Hawaii.
- Our team includes nationally recognized asbestos and pesticide litigation experts.
- We've secured over $1 billion in recoveries for Hawaii families.
- We operate on a strict contingency fee basisno recovery, no fee.
- Our attorneys have personal connections to cases, including family mesothelioma histories.
Services
Asbestos Litigation
We represent clients with asbestos-related diseases like mesothelioma and lung cancer. Our attorneys have decades of experience tracing exposure sources across Hawaii's shipyards, military bases, and construction sites. We help victims access medical resources while pursuing compensation from manufacturers who knowingly distributed hazardous products.
Pesticide Exposure
Our team fights for families harmed by agricultural pesticides and herbicides like Roundup. We investigate exposure patterns near farms and residential areas, holding chemical companies accountable for birth defects and cancers. We leverage Hawaii-specific environmental data to build strong cases against industry giants.
Sex Abuse Lawsuits
We assist adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in navigating legal processes against institutions and perpetrators. Our attorneys understand trauma dynamics and work with counselors to ensure clients receive comprehensive support while pursuing justice under Hawaii's updated statute of limitations laws.
Wildfire Claims
Following the Lahaina wildfires, we advocate for victims against utility companies and negligent parties. Our firm played a key role in securing the $4 billion settlement, using local knowledge to address property loss, business disruption, and long-term community rebuilding needs.
Wrongful Death Claims
We help families seek accountability when loved ones die from corporate negligence. Our attorneys handle complex claims involving asbestos exposure, defective products, and institutional failures, focusing on financial security and emotional closure during probate proceedings.
People
L. Richard DeRobertis
Partner & Lead Appellate Lawyer
Since 1983, Rick has preserved legal rights for Hawaii workers and mesothelioma victims through appellate advocacy against manufacturers and corporations.
Ilana Waxman
Managing Partner
With 17 years at the firm, Ilana specializes in asbestos diseases, Roundup exposure, and childhood sexual abuse cases while leading statewide wildfire litigation.
Alyssa R. Segawa
Partner
A Honolulu native, Alyssa focuses on asbestos litigation and Roundup cases, drawing personal motivation from her grandfather's mesothelioma experience.
Allison Aoki
Partner
Born in Hawaii, Allison represents asbestos and pesticide victims with sensitivity, combining local perspective with national litigation expertise.
Elizabeth Nardi
Attorney
A former prosecutor, Elizabeth advocates for Maui fire victims and child abuse survivors while leveraging 10+ years of criminal trial experience.
Questions
What types of cases does Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman handle?
We specialize in asbestos exposure, pesticide injury, sex abuse, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases caused by corporate negligence.
Do you offer free consultations?
Yes, we provide free initial consultations with no obligation to evaluate your potential case.
How are attorney fees structured?
We work on a contingency fee basis—you pay nothing unless we recover compensation.
Can I file a lawsuit if I live outside Hawaii?
Yes, we represent clients across the U.S. and internationally while maintaining local expertise.
What makes your firm different from other law firms?
Our unique combination of local roots, national resources, and personal connections to cases drives our success.
