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Gail Y. Cosgrove, Medical Malpractice Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

Over 45 years of legal practice · focused on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability

Practicing medical malpractice in Honolulu since 1981.

45+
Years practicing
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Gail Y. Cosgrove is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Gail has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP.

Based in
Honolulu, HAWAII
Experience
over 45 years
Known for
Medical Malpractice · Product Liability
  • Handles Medical Malpractice and Product Liability matters from Honolulu, HAWAII.
  • Over 45 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Honolulu) (2023).

About Gail Y. Cosgrove: Gail Y. Cosgrove is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Gail has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Gail Y. Cosgrove

Gail concentrates on medical malpractice and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Gail handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Medical Malpractice cases in Honolulu, Hawaii

Gail takes medical malpractice matters in Honolulu, Hawaii. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gail agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in Honolulu, Hawaii

Gail takes product liability matters in Honolulu, Hawaii. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Gail agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Gail Y. Cosgrove — Over 45 years of Hawaii medical malpractice experience

Gail Y. Cosgrove is an attorney based in Honolulu, HAWAII. The practice focuses on Medical Malpractice and Product Liability. Gail has over 45 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP.

Gail represents many of Hawaii’s major private and public hospitals and medical centers, physicians and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases before the Medical Inquiry Conciliation Panel (MICP) and in state and federal courts.

Gail was recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2023 for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Honolulu, Hawaii. In January 2024, Gail was lead counsel and obtained a defense verdict for a medical center in a case involving sudden cardiac death of a patient following the patient’s discharge from the medical center. Gail is also an appointed member of the Judicial Arbitration Program which oversees the Court Annexed Arbitration Program.

She practices primarily in civil litigation, medical liability, complex litigation, product liability, and toxic tort litigation.

Gail has represented a domestic building products manufacturer in a multimillion-dollar property damage litigation brought by the State of Hawai‘i and an international architectural firm in a lawsuit for damage sustained to a resort hotel by Hurricane Iniki.

OUTSIDE THE OFFICE

As an active member in the legal community, She is also part of the clinical teaching faculty at the William S. Richardson School of Law.

In the Fall, “Gridiron Gail” emerges and cheers on her favorites – the University of Hawai‘i Rainbow Warriors and Kansas City Chiefs – through rain, sleet, snow, and vog, she is a loyal fan. Gail is also an avid baker and has watched every episode of the Great British Baking Show multiple times! Knitting and crocheting are also favored pastimes with an overly abundant stash of yarn and fiber. Gail is inspired daily by her Chocolate Labrador Belle, to be more doglike – energetic, selfless, resilient, forgiving, loyal and loving.

How Gail handles medical malpractice matters

Gail represents many of Hawaii’s major private and public hospitals and medical centers, physicians and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases before the Medical Inquiry Conciliation Panel (MICP) and in state and federal courts. Gail was recognized by Best Lawyers as “Lawyer of the Year” in 2023 for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants in Honolulu, Hawaii. In January 2024, Gail…

Who Gail represents

Gail reviews new inquiries case-by-case for medical malpractice and product liability matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.

Credentials

Gail Y. Cosgrove's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa

    J.D. · 1981

Jurisdictions

Gail's state bar admissions

  • Hawaii

    1981 · ACTIVE

Gail studied at J.D. in University of Hawaii at Manoa.

Law school and academic background

Gail completed J.D. in University of Hawaii at Manoa. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Gail runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Gail Y. Cosgrove

Gail has received 6 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Honolulu)

    2023

  • Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Honolulu)

    2023

  • Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Lawyer of the Year — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (Honolulu) (2023). Lawyer of the Year — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (Honolulu) (2023). Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care (2026).

Locations

Gail Y. Cosgrove's office in Honolulu

Gail's primary office is at 999 Bishop Street, Suite 1600, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Goodsill Anderson Quinn & Stifel LLP

999 Bishop Street, Suite 1600

Honolulu, Hawaii 96813

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Hiring guide

How to hire Gail Y. Cosgrove — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new medical malpractice attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Gail usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Gail charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gail's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Gail will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a medical malpractice attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii

A short list to run through before you commit: How many medical malpractice matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Gail

Gail discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in medical malpractice practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every medical malpractice matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Gail confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Gail's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many medical malpractice practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Gail Y. Cosgrove

  • How much does it cost to hire Gail for a medical malpractice case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Gail walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Gail offer a free consultation?

    Gail charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Gail's office. Some medical malpractice attorneys offer free consults — check Gail's current terms during booking.

  • How long do medical malpractice cases in Hawaii typically take?

    Simple medical malpractice matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Gail gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Gail take my case if I'm outside Honolulu?

    Gail is licensed in Hawaii. Matters governed by Hawaii law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Gail will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Gail?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Gail will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Gail accepting new medical malpractice clients right now?

    Gail's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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