2015 HAWAII ACCESS TO JUSTICE CONFERENCE  Sponsored by the Hawaii Access to Justice Commission        Approximately 260 people attended the seventh Access to Justice Conference with the theme, “Narrowing the Justice Gap” on Friday, June 19, 2015 at the William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii.    The … [read more]

The Commission proposed that Rule 6.1, Pro Bono Service, of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct (“HRPC”) and its commentary be amended as follows: Rule 6.1 Pro Bono Service A lawyer should aspire to provide at least 50 hours of pro bono services per year.  In fulfilling this responsibility, the … [read more]

On December 13, 2011, the Hawai`i Supreme Court amended Rule 6.1 of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct (“HRPC”) and adopted HRPC Rule 6.5.   The amendment to Rule 6.1 allows a $500 monetary contribution in lieu of the recommended minimum of 50 hours of pro bono service hours per … [read more]

On April 18, 2011, the Hawai`i Supreme Court amended Supreme Court Rules 1.4 and 1.7, allowing military attorneys to apply for limited admission without having to pay for a character report and expanding representation of military personnel to those enlisted in grades E-1 through E-5, effective on July 1, 2011. … [read more]