Meet Attorney Trevor Potts
Trevor Potts began his legal career in 2015 after opening his own criminal defense practice in San Diego, California right out of law school. There, he advocated for the rights of individuals who were charged with misdemeanor and felony crimes. In 2017, he moved back to his home state of Hawai‘i where he joined his father’s practice in Honolulu where he began representing individuals and families that have been aggrieved by the wrongdoing or negligence of others, including corporations, state and local governments.
He is admitted to practice in the state courts of California and Hawai‘i, as well as the federal courts for the Southern District of California and the District of Hawai‘i. As an avid outdoorsman, Trevor enjoys surfing, swimming and hiking. Some of his favorite locations to visit include the Big Island, Central Oregon, and Yosemite and Teton National Parks.
Academic Honors
- Jefferson Medal for Sports Law – Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- Witkin Award for Academic Excellence – Witkin Legal Institute
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
- Graduated with Honors – Thomas Jefferson School of Law
Professional Recognitions
- Top 40 Under 40 – The National Trial Lawyers (2017–present)
- 10 Best Attorneys in Hawai‘i (2021) – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Nationally Ranked Top 10 Under 40 (2020) – National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Nationally Ranked Top Attorney Award (2021) – National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Top 10 Attorneys for Personal Injury in Hawai‘i (2021 & 2022) – Best of the Best Attorneys
A sample of some of Trevor’s case results include:
- $1,445,888.99: settlement in an uninsured motorist claim against USAA.
- $296,345.00: arbitration award for family of elderly mother in wrongful death claim against a nursing home.
- $326,931.72: arbitration award for family of elderly mother in wrongful death claim against a nursing home.
- $150,000.00: Federal jury verdict against Hawaiian Airlines on behalf of a disabled veteran under the Montreal Convention.
