Davis Levin Livingston

Davis Levin Livingston stands among Hawaii’s premier trial practices, recognized for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation in high-stakes litigation. Based in historic downtown Honolulu, the firm represents individuals and families across all Hawaiian Islands in complex personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, birth injury, civil rights, health insurance fraud, and commercial litigation matters. For more than four decades, the firm has built a national reputation for landmark verdicts and settlements that have reshaped lives and set litigation benchmarks in state and federal courts.

Davis Levin Livingston is distinguished by record-setting results that reflect meticulous preparation and deep subject-matter knowledge. Notable outcomes include a $104,000,000 child sex abuse settlement against Kamehameha School, a $29,400,000 medical malpractice recovery involving Tripler Army Medical Center, a $15,400,000 wrongful death settlement on behalf of hikers’ families, and a $40,000,000 verdict for a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Additional results include a $36,000,000 commercial litigation verdict and multimillion-dollar recoveries for catastrophic birth injuries and brain damage cases. These outcomes demonstrate the firm’s ability to manage technically demanding claims and pursue full accountability.

Davis Levin Livingston approaches every matter with personalized legal solutions grounded in thorough investigation and strategic case development. With attorneys bringing more than 160 years of collective legal experience, along with a medical director and nurses on staff, the firm possesses rare insight into both the medical and legal complexities of malpractice and catastrophic injury claims. This integrated knowledge strengthens case analysis, expert coordination, and courtroom advocacy.

Davis Levin Livingston remains committed to confidentiality, client priorities, and the highest standards of professional integrity. From initial consultation through trial or settlement, the firm delivers focused, results-driven counsel designed to secure fair compensation and lasting justice for those harmed by negligence or wrongdoing.