John D. Zalewski
Partner
John D. Zalewski has practiced law in Hawai‘i for over 30 years, concentrating his practice in civil litigation and commercial litigation.
Mr. Zalewski received his bachelor’s degree in Business from the University of Minnesota and a Doctor of Law from the University of Wisconsin. He then worked for a “Big 8” accounting firm, obtaining a CPA license (presently inactive).
Before entering private practice, Mr. Zalewski served as a Deputy Attorney General for the State of Hawai‘i, where he tried cases involving the commission of white collar crime in all of Hawaii’s circuit courts.
Mr. Zalewski is admitted to practice in all courts in Hawai‘i and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is a member of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. He achieved the rank of godan in the Japanese martial art of Kendo.
Mr. Zalewski is married. He has two sons who reside in Los Angeles and Honolulu. During his spare time, he enjoys physical activities, following sports, listening to podcasts, and most of all, going out to dinner with his spouse.
Education:
- B.S. in Business, Accounting Major, University of Minnesota, 1980
- J.D. University of Wisconsin — Madison, 1986
Bar Admissions:
- Hawai‘i
- U.S. District Court, District of Hawai‘i
- U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
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