Hawaii Consumer Protection Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Hawaii consumer protection attorneys who use HRS § 480, the FDCPA, and the TCPA to recover compensation.

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How we match your Hawaii consumer protection case

When you submit a Hawaii consumer protection matter, we route it through a national network of independent partner firms and put it in front of the one that fits best — based on the kind of case it is, what it is likely to involve, where it has to be handled, and who has capacity to take it on now.

Case type

A consumer protection matter needs someone who handles consumer protection work day to day, not a generalist. Practice area is the first filter.

Size and complexity

Some firms are built for catastrophic injury and multi-party litigation; others resolve straightforward claims quickly. We weigh what your matter is likely to involve against how each firm actually works.

Jurisdiction and licensing

Your matter is decided under Hawaii law, so it goes to an attorney licensed in Hawaii who regularly appears where your case would be heard.

Capacity and fit

Availability, conflicts of interest and language all matter. If the best-fit firm cannot take your case, we route it to the next one that can — or tell you plainly when no one in the network is the right answer.

Every partner reviews your case for free. Injury and workers’ compensation matters are handled on contingency — no fee unless you win. Other matters are quoted upfront, before you commit to anything.

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DearLegal provides marketing and matching services and is not a law firm. Submitting a case does not create an attorney-client relationship. Matches depend on case type, jurisdiction and firm availability.

Exhibit A

What happens with a consumer protection claim in Hawaii

Day 0
You realize you were misled or overcharged.
Save the contract, receipts, ads, messages and account statements. Screenshots count.
Within 24 hours
Tell us what happened.
Two minutes on this page. A Hawaii consumer protection attorney reviews it for free and, if it’s a fit, you’re matched within 24 hours.
Weeks 1–4
The practice is matched to the law.
Your attorney maps what happened to Hawaii’s consumer statutes — and whether others were treated the same way.
Months 1–3
Demand and negotiation.
A demand for a refund, damages and fees. Many businesses settle rather than face statutory penalties.
Before the 4-year deadline
Suit is filed if it has to be.
Hawaii gives 4 years from the date it happened. Filing keeps your leverage; missing it ends the claim.
Resolution
Refund, damages, fees.
If you win, the law shifts your attorney’s fees to the other side. You keep your recovery.

Hawaii UDAP Statute: HRS § 480-2
HRS § 480-2 — bans unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce.
Treble / Statutory Damages: 3x
Greater of $1,000 or 3x actual damages plus attorney fees under HRS § 480-13.
Attorney General / OCP Enforcement: DCCA
Hawaii Office of Consumer Protection (DCCA) investigates, sues, and accepts complaints under HRS § 487-7.
Statute of Limitations: 4 years
4 years from accrual for HRS § 480 private actions (HRS § 480-24).
Federal Backup: FTC Act
FTC Act, FDCPA ($1,000 + fees), TCPA ($500/$1,500 per call), FCRA, EFTA — all enforceable in Hawaii federal court.
Typical attorney fee: Fee-shifting
Fee-shifting — if you win, the other side pays your attorney’s fees

Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapter 480 bans unfair or deceptive acts and practices in the conduct of any trade or commerce. Private plaintiffs recover the greater of $1,000 or treble damages, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs under HRS § 480-13. The Office of Consumer Protection in the Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs enforces statewide. Federal statutes (FDCPA, TCPA, FCRA) layer on top.

Exhibit B

When to call a consumer protection attorney in Hawaii

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Exhibit C

Consumer Protection cases we take in Hawaii

Which one is closest to yours?

Deceptive Trade Practices (HRS § 480)

Unfair or deceptive acts in trade or commerce. Mandatory treble damages or $1,000 minimum, plus attorney fees.

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Exhibit D

How much do Hawaii consumer protection attorneys cost?

Typical fee schedule

Hawaii · Consumer Protection

Fee modelFee-Shifting

Defendant pays

Attorney feepaid by the other side if you win

Your recoverykept in full

Case reviewFree

Illustrative only. Your fee terms are set in a written agreement with your attorney and may include costs and expenses regardless of outcome.

In Hawaii consumer protection cases the law can shift your attorney’s fees to the other side — you keep your recovery.

Most Hawaii consumer protection cases are fee-shifting — HRS § 480, FDCPA, TCPA, and FCRA all require the wrongdoer to pay your attorney fees on top of your recovery. For larger affirmative damage claims (data breach, identity theft, class actions), attorneys may use a 33%–40% contingency on recovery instead. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm.

A good attorney walks through every number at your free consultation — before you sign anything.

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Exhibit E

What your Hawaii consumer protection compensation can include

A Hawaii consumer protection recovery is built from several parts. Tap one to see what it covers.

Actual Damages

All out-of-pocket losses: money paid, property value diminution, monitoring costs, and identity-theft restoration.

DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Exhibit F

Hawaii consumer protection questions, answered

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HRS § 480-2 bans unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in trade or commerce. Hawaii follows federal FTC Act case law and applies a broad test for unfairness — substantial consumer injury not outweighed by benefits and not reasonably avoidable.

HRS § 480-13(b) provides the greater of $1,000 or three times the actual damages sustained, plus reasonable attorney fees and costs. The treble provision is mandatory once liability is established, making Hawaii one of the more plaintiff-friendly UDAP jurisdictions.

The Office of Consumer Protection in DCCA investigates and brings statewide actions, but does not represent individuals. Filing a complaint creates a public record and may trigger investigation.

The FDCPA awards $1,000 statutory damages per lawsuit, actual damages, and attorney fees. Hawaii also licenses collection agencies and prohibits deceptive collection under HRS § 443B — violations may also trigger HRS § 480 treble damages.

Dispute in writing with each bureau. They have 30 days to investigate under FCRA § 1681i. Willful violations recover $1,000 statutory plus actual damages, punitives, and fees.

Yes. The TCPA awards $500 per call/text, trebled to $1,500 for willful violations. Hawaii also has its own telemarketing rules under HRS § 481P.

Hawaii’s breach notification statute (HRS § 487N) requires notice. The statute does not provide a direct private right of action, but HRS § 480, negligence, and federal statutes provide overlapping remedies.