Scott Suzuki

Scott C. Suzuki is the principal of Scott C. Suzuki, Attorney at Law, LLLC, a Honolulu-based firm focused on estate planning, special needs planning, long-term care and Medicaid planning, catastrophic injury and mass tort planning, guardianships, conservatorships, and probates. His practice serves seniors, individuals with disabilities, and their families, offering specialized guidance to help them navigate complex systems of care and public benefits.

A graduate of the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawai‘i, Scott earned his law degree in 2004 and simultaneously completed a Master of Public Health in Gerontology at the John A. Burns School of Medicine, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA. Scott continues to be active at the law school, where he is a Lecturer in Law (Trusts and Estates) and a volunteer attorney and instructor with the University of Hawai‘i Elder Law Program (UHELP).

Although Scott’s early experiences volunteering and working in nursing homes sparked his interest in elder care, his path to this field began in earnest when an undergraduate gerontology class revealed the broader connections between aging and public health. That interest grew into a career devoted to serving older adults and people with disabilities. While in law school, he also became a Class A certified Special Olympics Coach — a volunteer role that has remained part of his life for more than 20+ years and continues to inspire him.

In his practice, Scott aims to provide not only legal solutions but also reassurance and hope. “Most people don’t call an attorney on their best day,” he says. “If they leave my office feeling relieved, I’ve done my job. If they leave feeling hopeful, I’ve done even more.” Guided by the Hawaiian value of pono — living righteously and leaving things better than you found them — he works to help clients protect what matters most while preparing for the future.

Scott is a past president of the Special Needs Alliance and has long valued the organization’s sense of community and mentorship. He credits the Alliance with renewing his commitment to the profession early in his career and now hopes to help “make the way easier” for the next generation of attorneys serving individuals with disabilities.

In addition to his work with SNA, Scott is active in many professional and community organizations, including the Hawai‘i State Bar Association, the University of Hawai‘i Elder Law Program, Aloha Independent Living of Hawai‘i, and The Arc in Hawai‘i. His professional honors include the Pro Bono Award from the Hawai‘i Access to Justice Commission, a fellowship in the Hawai‘i State Bar Association Leadership Institute, and recognition in Super Lawyers. Scott is also a continuing editor of Estate & Financial Planning for the Elderly (Matthew Bender 2025).

Scott lives in Honolulu on the island paradise of Oahu with his wife and son. They enjoy giving back to their community and visiting New Orleans — the city where Scott and his wife got to know each other while volunteering after Hurricane Katrina.