Leighton M. Hara

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Hawaii at Manoa, B.B.A., 1999
Law School Attended:
William S. Richardson School of Law, J.D., 2002
Year of First Admission:
2002
Admission:
2002, Hawaii; 2002, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii; 2007, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
ISLN:
920510252

Areas of Practice (5)

  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Medical Malpractice
  • Consulting

Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (18 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.7/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 07/07/14 in Employment Law

    In my professional experience with Mr. Hara he has exemplified the highest ethical as well as legal competence and abilities I have seen in my 30+ years of practice. I consider him a credit to our legal profession.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/30/14 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/28/14 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 06/28/14 in Employment Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 06/25/14 in Labor Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate/Assistant General Counsel on 06/25/14 in Employment Claims

    Mr. Hara is a very talented and effective litigator who practices law with the highest degrees of integrity and professionalism. I am grateful for the opportunity to provide this well-deserved review.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Government Counsel on 06/24/14 in Employment Litigation

    Mr. Hara is highly respected in the legal community for his tenacity and tireless commitment to his clients. Mr. Hara's strong interpersonal and writing skills are matched - if not exceeded - by his superior oral advocacy skills.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a General Counsel on 06/20/14 in Labor and Employment

    Leighton is an excellent attorney with a high level of enthusiasm and energy.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 06/20/14 in Labor and Employment

    Mr. Hara is one of the finest and brightest young litigators in the State's most respected labor/employment law firm . He also has significant trial and litigation experience from his previous positions as a personal injury attorney, which is unmatc... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 06/20/14 in Labor and Employment

    Mr. Hara is an excellent lawyer in every aspect of the job.

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Lawyers Client Review
5.0/5.0 (7 reviews)
Gold Client Champion

Leighton is an extremely knowledgeable, proficient, hardworking, and professional attorney. He has always been able to resolve any of our issues timely and in a satisfactory manner.

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