Janice T. Futa, Employment Attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
Over 50 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and Insurance · 4.3/5 rating from 1 verified client review
MemberatHisaka Yoshida & Cosgrove
Honolulu, HI
Practicing employment in Honolulu since 1976.
- 50+
- Years practicing
- 4.3 ★
- 1 client review
- 1
- Bar admission
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Janice T. Futa is a member based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Janice has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hisaka Yoshida & Cosgrove. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Honolulu, HI
- Experience
- over 50 years
- Known for
- Employment · General · Insurance
- Handles Employment, General, and Insurance matters from Honolulu, HI.
- Over 50 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with BV Distinguished.
About Janice T. Futa: Janice T. Futa is a member based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Janice has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hisaka Yoshida & Cosgrove. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Janice takes on
Janice concentrates on employment, general, insurance, medical malpractice, and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case Janice handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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General
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Insurance
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Medical Malpractice
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Product Liability
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Employment cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Janice takes employment 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 Janice agrees to represent you.
General cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Janice takes general 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 Janice agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Janice takes insurance 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 Janice agrees to represent you.
Medical Malpractice cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Janice 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 Janice agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Honolulu, Hawaii
Janice 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 Janice agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Janice T. Futa — employment lawyer in Honolulu
Janice T. Futa is a member based in Honolulu, HI. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and Insurance. Janice has over 50 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Hisaka Yoshida & Cosgrove. Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Janice T. Futa is a lawyer practicing product liability, medical malpractice litigation, professional liability and 2 other areas of law. Janice received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years. Janice practices at Hisaka Yoshida & Cosgrove in Honolulu, HI.
Working with Janice on a employment matter
Janice T. Futa is a lawyer practicing product liability, medical malpractice litigation, professional liability and 2 other areas of law. Janice received a B.A. degree from Occidental College in 1972, and has been licensed for 50 years. Janice practices at Hisaka Yoshida & Cosgrove in Honolulu, HI.
Who Janice represents
Janice reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and insurance matters in Honolulu and the surrounding Hawaii area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Santa Clara
J.D. · 1976
Occidental College
B.A. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Janice's state bar admissions
Hawaii
1976 · ACTIVE
Janice studied at J.D. in University of Santa Clara and B.A. in Occidental College.
Law school and academic background
Janice completed J.D. in University of Santa Clara and B.A. in Occidental College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Janice runs in Hawaii is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Janice has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
BV Distinguished
Legal awards and honors
BV Distinguished.
Locations
Janice T. Futa's office in Honolulu
Janice's primary office is at 737 Bishop St., Honolulu, HI, 96813. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Client feedback
Client reviews of Janice T. Futa — 4.3/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Janice. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing employment attorneys in Honolulu.
4.3
1 client review
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How to hire Janice T. Futa — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Janice usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Janice charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janice'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; Janice will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Honolulu, Hawaii
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Janice
Janice discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment 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. Janice confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Janice's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Janice T. Futa
How much does it cost to hire Janice for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Janice walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Janice offer a free consultation?
Janice charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Janice's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Janice's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in Hawaii typically take?
Simple employment 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. Janice gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Janice take my case if I'm outside Honolulu?
Janice 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 — Janice 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 Janice?
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. Janice will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Janice accepting new employment clients right now?
Janice's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Honolulu, Wailuku and Hilo in Hawaii
Janice handles employment matters throughout Hawaii. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
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