Hawaii is believed to have first been settled by Polynesians who arrived on the Big Island about 1,500 years ago, after traveling over 2,000 miles from the Marquesas Islands. In 1778, Captain James Cook named the island chain the Sandwich Islands, after “discovering” Kauai. Protestant missionaries followed in 1820, and it wouldn’t be long before the Americans took over. They overthrew the Hawaiian Kingdom in 1893 and made Hawaii a US territory in 1898. It became the final state admitted to the Union on August 21, 1959.
The Aloha State has one of the smallest populations of all the states, with about 1,295,200 inhabitants. The state’s capital of Honolulu is located on the Island of O’ahu, and almost 377,400 people call the city home, making it the largest city in the state.
Hawaii Legal Resources
If you have a question about Hawaii law, the following list is a good place to start your research.
Hawaii State Bar Association: The HSBA offers its members benefits such as access to online legal research, continuing legal education, various publications and other resources. The public can find contact information for lawyer referrals and other legal assistance centers.
Hawaii State Judiciary: On the judiciary website, you can find court forms, search court records, pay fines, find juror information and much more.
Hawaii State Law Library: The library website provides access to subject guides, continuing education materials, document delivery service and links to additional legal resources. You may also search the library’s online catalog.
Resources for Legal Marketers in Hawaii
The following resources provide valuable support for legal marketers and administrators looking for the most recent developments and best practices in the field.
Legal Marketing Association: The not-for-profit LMA aims to provide support and relevant resources to law firms’ in-house marketing administrators. Member benefits include informative newsletters, market research and networking opportunities. There is no local chapter in Hawaii, but LMA International supports legal marketers everywhere.
Association of Legal Administrators, Hawaii chapter: The ALA’s mission is to supply members with quality educational programs and other resources to enable them to provide quality management services to the legal community. The Hawaii Chapter has more than 35 members.
Legal Marketing Jobs: Find legal marketing jobs in Hawaii
