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Terence J. O'Toole

Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher • Honolulu, HI
Personal InjuryBanking & FinanceHospitalityReal Estate

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Contact

Email
Phone
(808) 427-2055
Address
733 Bishop Street, Honolulu, HI, 96813-4022, US

Professional

About

Terence J. O'Toole, a director at Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher in Honolulu, Hawaii, brings over 45 years of extensive experience in commercial and complex litigation to his role as head of the firm’s litigation department. He has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting his exceptional legal expertise, reputation, and integrity as recognized by his peers. Mr. O'Toole has received numerous accolades, including being named the Hawaii "Lawyer of the Year" in 2011 for Bet-The-Company, in 2012 for Banking & Finance Litigation, and again in 2014 and 2018 for Appellate Practice, along with the 2015 title for Banking & Finance Litigation by Best Lawyers in America. His broad recognition includes distinctions in multiple practice areas such as Appellate Practice, Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, and Real Estate Litigation. He is also acknowledged by Chambers USA as a leading lawyer in Band 1 for commercial litigation and has been featured in the Top 25 Hawaii Super Lawyers list and recognized as a Local Litigation Star by Benchmark Litigation. Mr. O'Toole’s practice encompasses a wide array of litigation matters, with a particular focus on trial work related to real estate, hospitality, construction claims, and lender liability. He has served as lead counsel in jury and non-jury trials across federal and state courts in California and Hawaii, representing multinational corporations in various Pacific Rim jurisdictions and handling numerous arbitrations with the American Arbitration Association.

About Personal Injury Law

Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.

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Credentials

Education
1971 University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1967 University of California BA - Bachelor of Arts 1967 University of Santa Clara BA
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2018 Real Estate Litigation, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Commercial Litigation, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Bet-The-Company Litigation, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Arbitration, Best Lawyers in America 2018 Appellate Practice, Best Lawyers in America
Associations
Hawaii State Bar Association
Updated: Mar 25, 2026