Bruce H. Wakuzawa
About Bruce H. Wakuzawa
Bruce H. Wakuzawa is a lawyer based in Honolulu, HI and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2007. Bruce H. Wakuzawa is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Honolulu, Hawaii
- Insurance Law
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
Current Firm: The Law Offices Of Bruce H. Wakuzawa ALC
Education: The University of Michigan Law School, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Honolulu, HI
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