Protecting those who cannot protect themselves: This is the core principle of Andrew Smith's healthcare practice, which includes guardianships, conservatorships and related litigation. Smith's practice also encompasses medical malpractice, personal injury defense, products liability defense, collections and real property disputes and transactions.
Litigation
· Collections, summary possession, garnishment / attachment
· Products liability defense including automobile and appliance (manufacturer defect) and scaffolding equipment (leasing)
· Personal injury defense including automobile accidents and premises liability
· Aviation defense including hard landings and crashes, and helicopter maintenance companies
· Insurance defense including medical malpractice
· Commercial litigation including real property disputes and transactions
Healthcare
· Guardianships of the person and property
· Probate including appointments and discharge of personal representatives
· Conservatorships
Affiliations
· Hawaii State Bar Association
· American Bar Association
· American Inns of Court - Aloha Chapter
· Hawaii Long Term Care Association
· Hawaii Defense Lawyers Association
· Phi Delta Phi (Legal Fraternity)
Publications
· Chapter 4: Guardianships, Hawaii Conservatorship and Guardianship Forms Manual, Hawaii State Bar Association (2010)
Past Positions
· Kowen & Walker, Honolulu, HI
- Partner (1999-2003)
· Greeley Walker & Kowen, Honolulu, HI
- Associate (1992-1998)
· The Honorable Marie Milks, First Circuit Court, State of Hawaii
- Law Clerk (1991-1992)