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The content and material on this website has been prepared and is copyrighted by the Law Offices of Bruce H. Wakuzawa and Bruce H. Wakuzawa (“BW Law”). The content and material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. The content and material is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. Information provided by or cited to third parties does not necessarily reflect the opinions of BW Law or any of its attorneys, employees, agents, or clients. Your receipt of the information on this website is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, a contract for representation by BW Law.

This information is not intended to substitute for obtaining legal advice from an attorney. No person should act or rely on any information in this site without seeking the advice of an attorney. Please be aware that the sending of an email message to BW Law does not contractually obligate BW Law to represent you as your attorney. BW Law cannot serve as your counsel in any matter unless you and our firm expressly agree, in writing, that we will serve as your attorney. You should be aware that the Statute of Limitations (the deadline imposed by law within which you may bring a lawsuit) may severely limit the time remaining for you to file any potential claims you may have. This website may be considered advertising in some jurisdictions under the applicable law and ethical rules.

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Mr. Wakuzawa has been responsible for the successful recovery of millions of dollars on behalf of consumers as well as companies in individual and certified class action litigation, representative of which include:
- Multi-million dollar recovery on behalf of consumers from auto insurers based on the improper use of credit information in setting automobile insurance premiums.
- Various million-dollar recoveries from insurance companies based on their wrongful refusal to provide coverage.
- $5 million plus jury verdict based on the defendants’ fraudulent conduct in a real estate transaction.
- Counsel for a certified class of more than 20,000 consumers who sued Countrywide Home Loans, Inc. for unfair and deceptive trade practices in charging a “Statement Fee” in connection with loan re-financing.
- Counsel for a certified class of more than 5,000 substitute teachers in a lawsuit based on the State of Hawaii Department of Education’s failure to pay proper wages.
- Counsel for a certified class of employees who sued their employer for violations of The Fair Labor Standards Act in failing to pay overtime wages.

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