JACK SCHWEIGERT

Jack (John) Frederick Schweigert, a loving father, grandfather, distinguished attorney, and dedicated community leader, passed away at his home in Honolulu on August 15, 2024, at the age of 77. Born on July 26, 1947, in Buffalo, NY, and raised in Erie, PA, Jack was drafted into the Army during the Vietnam War. After law school, he moved to Hawaii, where his career left a lasting impact in both law and community service... Jack was renowned for his extensive work in environmental and civil rights law. His landmark cases include Stop H-3 Association v. Coleman, which set a precedent for historic preservation, and Outdoor Circle v. Castle Estate, where he fought to protect Kawainui Marsh. His influence extended to cases like Haig v. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, where he advocated for the preservation of the historic Damon Building, and numerous other cases that shaped legal precedents in environmental protection, civil rights, and criminal justice. His expertise was recognized..