Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman LLP is a Hawaiʻi-based personal injury law firm specializing in complex litigation, particularly cases involving toxic exposure, catastrophic injuries, and institutional failures. With over 40 years of experience and a record of securing over $1 billion in recoveries for clients, the firm is widely recognized as a leading advocate for victims and families across the islands.
The firm takes a deeply personal and community-oriented approach, often representing clients in cases against large corporations and negligent entities. Their attorneys are known for their commitment to holding powerful interests accountable, leveraging extensive resources and trial experience to achieve justice. They primarily serve individuals and families affected by occupational hazards, environmental toxins, sexual abuse, and large-scale disasters, operating on a no-recovery, no-fee basis to ensure access to legal representation.
Services Offered
- Mesothelioma & Asbestos Litigation
- Pesticide Exposure Claims
- Roundup Weed Killer Cancer Lawsuits
- Qui Tam (Whistleblower) Cases
- Sexual Abuse Litigation (including child and adult survivors)
- Catastrophic Injury Claims
- Defective Products Liability
- Wrongful Death Lawsuits
- Nursing Home Negligence & Abuse
- Talc & Asbestos Exposure Cases
- Fire Lawsuits (including wildfire litigation)
- Opioid Litigation
- Birth Defects Linked to Toxic Exposure
- Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Claims
- Rideshare Assault Litigation (Uber/Lyft)
The firm serves clients throughout Hawaiʻi, with offices in Honolulu and Wailuku, and has played a significant role in major local cases, including securing a $4 billion settlement for Maui wildfire victims. Their team includes attorneys recognized for leadership in the legal community, such as managing partner Ilana Waxman, who serves as president of the Hawaii State Bar Foundation.
