Practice Areas
The attorneys at Poelman & Langa, Attorneys at Law, practice business law and personal injury for individuals and businesses in Wailuku and throughout Maui.
Bankruptcy
For Hawaiians experiencing a financial crisis, bankruptcy offers the opportunity for a fresh start. Our office can analyze your situation, help you decide if bankruptcy is right for you, further advise you on which method of bankruptcy is preferable in your given circumstance, and then represent you throughout the process.
See our bankruptcy page for more detailed information on this practice area.
Personal Injury
The many recreational activities available for visitors to Maui can give rise to a range of serious personal injuries. Our office regularly assists victims of harm or the families of those who have died in obtaining recovery for their damages. We have secured favorable verdicts and settlements in a range of cases where operators of activities were negligent in maintaining equipment or training, or commercial property owners maintained their premises in an unsafe manner.
Click here for more information on our personal injury practice.
Insurance Defense
Our insurance defense practice includes representing mainland insurance companies in defending claims arising on the island in areas such as:
- premises liability
- car accidents
- property owners on the ocean
- construction-related claims
- job site injuries
For more information, see our page on insurance defense.
Wills and Trusts
Our attorneys can help in basic planning for your estate, drafting wills and trusts that effectuate your testamentary wishes while ensuring management and control and sufficient income for you during your lifetime. We also assist clients with probate administration and trust administration.
Real Estate Transactions
In addition, Poelman & Langa regularly assists clients with real estate transactions, negotiating deals, representing clients at closing, and drafting and reviewing deeds and easements.
Business Law/Business Entity Formation
One of the most important steps in forming a business is choosing the correct corporate entity in which to operate. Different forms of entities have different implications for tax liability and legal liability, and can even affect issues of management and control. Our attorneys can advise you on the advantages and disadvantages of the different forms your business can take, including corporations, general partnerships, limited partnerships, limited liability companies, limited liability partnerships, and more. We can prepare the appropriate documentation, file the required documents to successfully register your business with the state, and advise your organization on an on-going basis with respect to managing recordkeeping and reporting requirements.
Once your business is up and running, our transactional practice can assist you in preparing, negotiating, and reviewing contracts to make sure your interests are represented and your rights are protected. When contract disputes do arise, our attorneys can represent you in resolving those disputes quickly and efficiently.
Mediation & Arbitration
Whether you need an advocate for your position, or require the services of a third party neutral to facilitate the process, our lawyers have the skills to successfully resolve even the most complex disputes through mediation or arbitration. From working as a courtroom litigator to sitting part-time as a family law judge, our attorneys understand the benefits a less formal setting can bring to the resolution of a dispute. Mediation and arbitration can prove quicker and more cost-effective than a lawsuit, and because the parties work to find an amicable resolution, both are more likely to implement it successfully than if the resolution has been imposed by a judge.
To find out how our professionals can assist you or your organization, contact Poelman & Langa, Attorneys at Law, today.
