About John
John D. Yamane is a longtime personal injury attorney with Leavitt, Yamane & Soldner in Honolulu, Hawaii. Raised on the island of Lanai, where his father worked as a horticulturist for the Dole Pineapple Company, John developed a strong connection to the people and communities of Hawaii from an early age. After beginning his legal career with a judicial clerkship under Judge Liem Tuai of the Seattle Superior Court, he returned to Hawaii and worked with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney, where he assisted victims of crime. Since 1981, he has dedicated his practice to representing individuals who have been injured because of another party’s negligence.
Over the course of his career, John has developed substantial courtroom experience, participating in more than 25 criminal and civil jury trials. His work as a personal injury lawyer centers on helping injured clients navigate the legal process while pursuing compensation for the physical, financial, and personal consequences of an accident. He approaches each matter with close attention to his clients’ circumstances and focuses on resolving cases effectively while keeping their individual needs at the forefront. His practice is part of a firm that represents injury victims throughout the Hawaiian Islands in matters involving serious and catastrophic injuries, accidents, and wrongful death.
John’s professional experience has earned recognition from several legal organizations and publications, including Super Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell, and Best Lawyers. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, Consumer Lawyers of Hawaii, and the Hawaii State Bar Association. His long-standing career reflects a continued commitment to representing people during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Through his work, John strives to give injured individuals a knowledgeable advocate while helping them understand their legal options and move forward after an accident.
