Ashford & Wriston has provided legal expertise in Hawaii for 50 years.
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Lucky Number 7 (4/30/2012) In the April 27, 2012 edition of Pacific Business News, Ashford & Wriston moved up a notch to number 7 on the list of the largest law firms in Hawaii. Honored to be of Service (4/18/2012) On April 12, 2012, Volunteer Legal Services Hawai`i named Ashford & Wriston to its "2011 Pro Bono Honor Roll" for providing between 75-99 hours of free legal services through VLSH in 2011. For more information about VLSH, click here. Ashford & Wriston, which was founded in 1955, is one of Hawaii's ten largest law firms. The firm has a diverse statewide practice, with emphasis in all aspects of real estate law and civil litigation. The firm has pledged that each of it attorneys will provide at least 50 hours per year of volunteer legal services to non-profit institutions and individuals of limited means who qualify for pro bono representation. Eminent Domain & Land Use in Hawaii (3/7/2012) A&W partner James Mee will be a presenter at The Seminar Group's "Eminent Domain & Land Use in Hawaii" seminar on May 10, 2012 at the YWCA. Program topics include updates on eminent domain law, land use issues associated with transit oriented development, and potential issues involving Native Hawaiian burials and the right-of-way for the proposed transit system. To register for the seminar call 1-800-574-4852. Public Radio Gets a Boost (2/10/2012) A&W attorneys Rosemary Fazio and Jack Lockwood were quoted in a recent Pacific Business News article reporting on Hawaii Public Radio's plans to install two new signal boosters to improve reception for listeners in Windward Oahu. Ms. Fazio, an HPR board member, noted that the organization was committed to providing the best possible transmission of HPR programs throughout the state. The news was greeted with considerable enthusiasm from Mr. Lockwood who said he was "looking forward to receiving a clear signal" so that he could enjoy HPR's "great program streams." Ms. Fazio and Mr. Lockwood have both served as chairs of HPR's board of directors. Read more.The Gift of Life (2/10/2012) A&W has been a strong supporter of the Blood Bank of Hawaii for over 25 years. In 2011 members of the firm's "Lifesaver Club" donated 33 whole blood units, which more than doubled the firm's yearly goal. According to the Blood Bank, "statistics for Hawaii show that 60 percent of people need blood in their lifetime and only two percent donate." A&W is proud of the role that it plays in filling the gap and ensuring that blood will be available to those who need it in our community.
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