Houei Hawaii v. Ikazaki Devens, et al.
Successfully prosecuted legal malpractice claims against prominent Honolulu firm regarding a failed condominium project. Through careful depositions of law firm members, established that the law firm had cancelled all condominium sales contracts without developer client’s authorization; had paid itself, without authorization, from funds in client trust accounts; and, subsequently defended client in high stakes litigation brought by class of dissatisfied condominium purchasers, without advising client of conflict. Persisted in settlement discussions and mediation until settlement was reached, weeks before trial.