Daniel T. Pagliarini

Meet Daniel T. Pagliarini

Honolulu personal injury lawyer Daniel T. Pagliarini brings nearly four decades of legal experience to his practice, standing up for individuals who have sustained harm due to negligence. Admitted to the Hawaii bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii in 1987, as well as the Rhode Island bar and the U.S. District Court of Rhode Island in 1988, he has built a strong reputation for securing justice and maximizing financial recovery for his clients. He focuses his practice on personal injury law and auto accident litigation, providing dedicated, client-focused representation across Honolulu.

Professional Background and Practice Focus

Dan Pagliarini has spent his distinguished career working through the challenges of tort law to protect the rights of injured individuals. His firm manages all stages of injury claims, from initial investigation and insurance negotiations through trial advocacy. Following his graduation from law school, he served as a law clerk for the First Circuit Court, State of Hawaii. He then served as a Hawaii Deputy Public Defender from 1988 to 1991, gaining extensive courtroom experience that shapes his advocacy today.

To provide high standards of legal representation, he focuses his practice on specific areas of civil litigation, including:

• Auto Accidents: Representing victims of car crashes, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents caused by distracted or reckless drivers.

• Rideshare Accidents: Helping passengers and drivers recover after accidents involving rideshare platforms.

• Traumatic Brain Injury: Advocating for plaintiffs who have suffered severe, life-altering bodily injuries.

• Wrongful Death: Assisting families seeking accountability after the tragic loss of a loved one.

Academic History and Legal Training

His commitment to academic excellence laid the groundwork for his legal career. He completed his undergraduate studies at Bryant University, graduating magna cum laude in 1984 with a Bachelor of Science (B.S.). He was also the recipient of the Class of 1983 Commencement Graduate School Scholarship.

He pursued his legal education at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, MA, earning his Juris Doctor (J.D.) in 1987. During his legal studies, he also attended the University of Hawaii, Richardson School of Law from 1986 to 1987.

Beyond his practice, he has shared his real-world insight with the next generation of professionals:

• Serving as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Hawaii, West Oahu.

• Serving as a Guest Lecturer at the Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii.