The Attorneys and Judges

Assistance Program

Supreme Court • State of Hawaii

 
The Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program

AAP IS

CONFIDENTIAL & SAFE
 

WARNING:

THE PRACTICE OF LAW MAY BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH

 

REMEMBER

The Attorneys and Judges Assistance Program was established by the Hawaii Supreme Court "to provide immediate and continuing assistance to lawyers and judges who suffer from problems."

 

Failure to deal with your stress related problems can lead to disciplinary complaints, malpractice suits, as well as the breakup of partnerships, and families.

STRESS

The AMA and the ABA say that there is a higher incidence of stress and depression among attorneys and judges than other professionals.

 

STRESS CAN LEAD TO:

Heart Attack • Strokes • Hypertension  Cancer • Ulcers • Alcoholism • Substance Abuse • Sexual Dysfunction • Family Problems • Partner Problems • Sleep Disorders • Burnout

Before stress causes you to self-destruct, consider your options...

HAZARDS

Tyring to relieve stress or depression with alcohol or drugs will only make the problem more severe.

 

THIS CAN RESULT IN:

Missed Deadlines • Malpractice Suits 

Disciplinary Complaints • Loss of Clients • Loss of Ambition • Loss of Reputation • Misuse of Funds • Loss of Life

 

Eventually, crucial relationships with friends, workers, family, spouse and partners will be at risk.  We are here to help you avoid this end.

SOLUTIONS
The AAP has trained lawyers and counselors who have learned from experince a better way to deal with these issues.  A call to the AAP office will put you in touch with someone who can show you an easier way to cope with life's problems.  The services are free and strictly confidential, and communications are privileged.

DO YOU HAVE A NEED?

  • Have you ever appeared in court or a deposition not fully prepared?

  • Do you miss appointments?
  • Have you neglected to process mail?
  • Have you approached other attorneys to make court appearances on your behalf?
  • Do hangovers or drinks during lunch interfere with your performance at work?
  • Do you frequently blame others for things that go wrong?
  • Is your relationship with your spouse, children, clients, or staff deteriorating?
  • Have you filed motions late, missed deadlines for performance or allowed the statute of limitations to expire?
  • Is your behavior inappropriate?
  • Are you still having fun?

 

If you identify with these questions, please give us a call.

Follow the link for an informative video on the Wisconsin Lawyers Assistance Program.  WisLAP has done a great job in demonstrating how Lawyer Assistance Programs are essential in the legal profession.  Contact your local LAP for more information on your state's services.  For Hawaii residents, please call Steve Dixon, Executive Director of the Hawaii Attorneys & Judges Assistance Program or email him through this website.

 

http://youtu.be/vSt5_oDM0-w

 

A big MAHALO to WisLAP for a job well done on this video!  This is the kind of confidential help the Hawaii Attorneys & Judges Assistance Program provides the Hawaii lawyer, judge, or law student.  Don't hesitate to give us a call.

WHATEVER THE PROBLEM,

YOU DON'T HAVE TO MANAGE ALONE

Continuing to try to manage alone is a symptom of the pathology of stress, distress, despair, depression, alcoholism, and drug addiction.  AAP is a safe place to be.  If you experience unpleasant stress, distress, despair about your life in the law, depression (is anything fun for you?), other people telling you that you have problems with alcohol or drugs, come in to a safe place.


Problems are not a sign of failure, but an opportunity for growth.  The American Medical Association and the American Bar Association state that more than one in five doctors and more that one if five lawyers experience these problems.  Come on in and talk about it.

 

If you are concerned about yourself or about a partner, associate, colleague, bar applicant, law student or judge, help is available here.