Pro Bono Amendment of HRPC Rule 6.1 (June 25, 2013)

The Commission proposed that Rule 6.1, Pro Bono Service, of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct (“HRPC”) and its commentary be amended as follows: Rule 6.1 Pro Bono Service A lawyer should aspire to provide at least 50 hours of pro bono services per year.  In fulfilling this responsibility, the … [read more]

Order Amending HRPC 6.1 and Adopting Rule 6.5 (December 13, 2011)

On December 13, 2011, the Hawai`i Supreme Court amended Rule 6.1 of the Hawai`i Rules of Professional Conduct (“HRPC”) and adopted HRPC Rule 6.5.   The amendment to Rule 6.1 allows a $500 monetary contribution in lieu of the recommended minimum of 50 hours of pro bono service hours per … [read more]

Order Amending Supreme Court Rules 1.4 and 1.7 (April 18, 2011)

On April 18, 2011, the Hawai`i Supreme Court amended Supreme Court Rules 1.4 and 1.7, allowing military attorneys to apply for limited admission without having to pay for a character report and expanding representation of military personnel to those enlisted in grades E-1 through E-5, effective on July 1, 2011. … [read more]

Order Adopting Supreme Court Rule 1.16 (February 24, 2011)

On February 24, 2011, the Hawai`i Supreme Court adopted Supreme Court Rule 1.16, allowing limited admission of attorneys employed by non-profit civil legal service providers for a period of two years, with a possible extension of an additional two years, effective on July 1, 2011.   Order Adopting Rule 1.16 … [read more]