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Women In Law Virtual Roundtable Q&A with Ilana Waxman

Posted on March 11, 2025May 16, 2025 by Candice Paddock

Ilana Waxman is the managing partner of Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman. Ilana focuses her practices on toxic exposure cases, particularly for clients with mesothelioma and other asbestos diseases. She also represents the families of children born with birth defects due to chemical exposures, Hawai’i residents suffering from Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma as a result of Roundup exposure, survivors of childhood sexual abuse, and other catastrophic injury cases.

Ilana works every day to hold corporations and insurance companies accountable for their role in creating one of the greatest public health disasters this country has ever seen. She is proud to fight for justice for individuals who are suffering from preventable diseases due to the greed or callousness of others.

Hawai’i Doctor Warns About Mysterious Glyphosate Exposure Cases

Posted on March 5, 2025May 16, 2025 by Candice Paddock

Neurodegenerative diseases (NDDs) affect more than nine million Americans, and that number is expected to more than double by 2025, according to research by Harvard Kennedy School’s Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs. While the cause of NDDs remains unknown, medical experts are increasingly raising alarm about toxic exposure — specifically, exposure to glyphosate.

Concerns about exposure to toxic chemicals like glyphosate are playing out in communities around the world. In New Brunswick, Canada, neurologist Dr. Alier Marrero watched as his caseload skyrocketed with patients displaying unusual symptoms of neurodegenerative disease, many of whom were under age 45.

Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman Elevates Alyssa Segawa, Allison Aoki to Partner

Posted on February 20, 2024November 21, 2024 by Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman

Growing Hawai’i-based law firm represents victims of mesothelioma, Maui fires, toxic exposure, and childhood sex abuse

HONOLULU, Hawaii — Hawai’i-based personal injury firm Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman is proud to announce the elevation of veteran lawyers Alyssa Segawa and Allison Aoki to partner.

On Memorial Day, Honoring Those Exposed to Toxic Chemicals in the Line of Duty

Posted on May 29, 2023November 21, 2024 by Galiher DeRobertis & Waxman

Memorial Day is a time to reflect upon the courageous sacrifices made by the men and women who lost their lives protecting the freedoms we hold dear. This year, we should not forget the thousands of veterans who face a different kind of battle — against exposure to toxic chemicals that have created lasting and sometimes fatal health consequences.

Throughout history, service members have been exposed to a myriad of hazardous substances while serving their country, including jet fuel, solvents and asbestos, Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, and burn pits in the more recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.

These exposures, often occurring in war zones, in military installations and on ships, have had detrimental effects on veterans’ health, leading to severe illnesses, disabilities and premature death.