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John J. D'Amato
(Bio)
D'Amato & Maloney LLP
1680 Pioneer Plaza
900 Fort Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
808-546-5200
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"John worked tirelessly on a long-outstanding unresolved issue and helped to bridge the gap between uncooperative parties helping us to avoid expensive litigation. John was professional throughout the process and was never discouraged by the twists and turns in the process."
Wes Thiessen - CFO
Craig Wireless Systems Ltd.
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"John helped us settle a claim for false and deceptive trade practices against an investment advisory company. Throughout the process he worked tirelessly on our behalf, showing great integrity and absolute commitment to the success of our case. His written work was excellent and his legal analysis was insightful, thorough and practical. Most importantly, he always listened carefully to our questions and concerns and responded quickly with clear analysis and advice. John is truly an attorney of the very highest caliber."
Gail Migita
Albert and Rose Shinkawa
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"In an inscrutable area of the law, John is a source of invaluable (and scrutable) advice. He is prompt, courteous, effective, and as knowledgeable in his area as anyone we've dealt with. He is capable of taking the most esoteric problems and making them understandable to the outsider."
Kenneth Marcus - Director
Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher
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"John is not only technically superior, but he is dedicated to completing a project. There have been some very complicated and messy issues which John has managed to work through and overcome for us. He has provided well thought out and legally amenable solutions to our problems. Because he is dedicated, he is prompt and thorough.
I actually contacted John via a recommendation by another prominent and reputable legal counsel who works with us on other areas of law. This should be a testament to his reputation.
I used to tease John about how quickly he used to give us an answer - I called him a walking legal encyclopedia. John is tops in my book.
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Marcia Taira - Director, Human Resources
Oceanic Time Warner Cable
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"John is an extraordinarily knowledgeable individual on ERISA laws and their interpretations. His attention to detail and his complete understanding of the nuances of the ERISA laws are impressive. He couples this knowledge with an ability to make the complexities understandable to non-lawyer business people and his writings are thoughtful, complete, and logical. John is also a dedicated advocate for his clients and is always prompt in responding to questions or concerns."
James Karins - President
Pukoa Scientific
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"I never thought I'd ever need a lawyer, and always dreaded having to obtain one. However, the day did come when I did, and happily I was referred to Mr. D'Amato as an expert in his field.
He is. He is an honorable pit bull. He is knowledgeable, firm, and tenacious; he is able to apply experience with understanding. He is also a gentleman.
With complete honesty, he explores what can be and what can't be, what is likely versus what isn't, and advises accordingly, not sugar-coating anything. He offers no illusions, but solid hope. He provides a place of reality to ground any expectations and dispel false ones. If there is a solid ethical case, he's ready. If there's not, he'll say so and not invite futility.
He supportively encourages his clients; he listens to them, thinks outside the box, and thoroughly knows the law, which enables victims of the corporate unethical and unscrupulous to stand against them. He always keeps clients in the loop and up-to-date on progress, and he invites participation. He does nothing frivolously or without consultation. He honors the relationship and the client.
There are lots of lawyer jokes, but without lawyers like Mr. D'Amato, who would stand in the gap, defend the little guy, and insist on justice and restoration?
I'd have lost my savings investment without Mr. D'Amato.
Mr. D'Amato proves the jokes are all from sour grapes of the losers. Bad guys don't like white knights.
Thank you, Mr. D'Amato, for caring and knowing. You've made my experience with lawyers a very good one.
Reader, if you need such a lawyer, Mr. D'Amato should be your choice.
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Catherine Robinson
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"Thank goodness John D'Amato doesn't limit his practice to representing only the Employer side of Employee Benefits. He knows the law applicable to both sides thoroughly, and what he seeks is resolution, while firmly representing the interests of his client. He thinks so fast on his feet, it's scary sometimes. However, he will take the time to explain things to whatever level you need, in terms you can understand. He'll respond to every request, big or little, promptly and thoroughly. He knows just when to be compassionate, and when to be firm. His professional courtesy is impeccable; he always takes the high road, but he won't hesitate to up the ante if need be. Needing a lawyer can be a pretty scary thing. There are a lot of sharks in the sea. John D'Amato is special - he's `aumakua."
Pam Owensby
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"John is an excellent attorney and he is great to work with. We have used his firm for ERISA issues and have been impressed by his depth of knowledge and his ability to quickly comprehend and solve our issues. John always gives us a thorough understanding of the laws that are impacting our situation. From that starting framework, he then provides us with excellent analysis of our options and provides timely and cost-effective resolutions for our issues. John's overall customer service is excellent."
Benjamin Godsey - President
ProService Hawaii
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"John D'Amato has proven to be a valuable resource to the management of Hawthorne Pacific Corp. (HPC). It is refreshing to find counsel like John who can not only manage and digest complex issues on FAISA Retirement Plans, Defined Benefit Plans, and/or 401K plans, but explain them in easily understood language.
John is a welcomed and appreciated resource for us.
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Stephen Wittman - VP, General Counsel
Hawthorne Machinery Co.
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"John provides just what is needed: an exhaustive analysis of the legal landscape and a practical way to navigate its currents in a way that achieves an appropriate outcome."
Bob Maynard - President
Aloha Petroleum, Ltd.
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"John has assisted The Gas Company in our transition of benefits from one owner to the next, as well as the review of plan documents for compliance purposes and the preparation of reports to the IRS. I have been impressed with John's thoroughness and commitment to get the job done on a timely basis. He has been responsive to any questions or concerns General Counsel or I have had on the projects being worked on, and he takes the time to ensure that we are all on the same page. John is an extremely powerful communicator with the written language covering all points that need to be addressed and concluding with convincing rationale. Plus, I think he's a nice guy to work with."
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