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About John Yamane

John D. Yamane grew up on a pineapple plantation on Lanai, where his father was a horticulturist for the Dole Pineapple Company. After earning his law degree in 1978 from the University of Washington School of Law, John clerked under Judge Liem Tuai of the Seattle Superior Court. Returning to Hawaii, he served in the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, assisting victims of crime.

Since 1981, he has fought for the rights of those injured by the negligent actions of others in more than 25 criminal and civil jury trials. He is passionate about serving the people of Hawaii and helping them resolve their injury cases in the most effective and timely manner possible. His efforts have been recognized by inclusion on the Super Lawyers list, a BV Rating by Martindale-Hubbell, and recognition by Best Lawyers.

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Education

University of Washington School of Law
J.D., 1978
University of Washington
Undergraduate, 1975

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Hawaii

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