Lawyers in Hilo, HI
There are 7 attorneys and law firms in Hilo, Hawaii. Compare ratings, hours, and contact details below, or filter by practice area to find the right lawyer near you.
Legal help in Hawaii
- Hawaii courts’ self-help resourcesOfficial court guides and forms for people without a lawyer
- Lawyer referral serviceHawaii State Bar Association Lawyer Referral & Information Service (LRIS)
- Small claims limit: $5,000 (source)
- Personal injury filing deadline: generally 2 years — Haw. Rev. Stat. § 657-7
Exceptions and details
Heard in the Small Claims Division of the District Court under HRS § 633-27, whose $5,000 cap excludes interest and costs. Residential security-deposit disputes between landlord and tenant go to small claims with no dollar limit. Claims up to $40,000 can be filed in the District Court's Regular Claims Division. Punitive damages and class actions are not allowed in small claims. HRS § 633-27 was last amended in 2011.
Two years from when the cause of action accrued, except as provided in § 657-13. The statute's case notes describe a discovery rule: the period starts when the person discovers, or should have discovered, the negligent act, the damage and the causal connection. The same period covers damage to property.
Checked September 25, 2026 against official sources. General information, not legal advice — deadlines and limits have exceptions, so confirm with a lawyer.
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