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Real Estate - Hawaii

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What the Team is Known For

Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher has a full-service real estate law team in Hawaii that takes on sales, leasing and development-related issues. The team offers additional expertise in handling contentious matters, including eminent domain proceedings. The team is highlighted for its experience handling transactions in the hospitality, resort and retail sectors, and in providing support to outside investors financing projects in Hawaii.

Strengths

Starn O'Toole Marcus & Fisher has an extremely effective and professional team of attorneys. They developed a thorough understanding of the matters in question and effectively defended our positions.

Their advice is always practical, business-oriented, and geared to advancing the client's goals while keeping it clear of legal troubles.

The firm has developed good relationships with governmental officials and can always get a prompt response to questions or requests for guidance.

Starn O'Toole has an exceptional depth of knowledge and understanding of land use and zoning concepts. 

They offer strong knowledge of the market and great negotiation skills. I'm confident that this firm's attorneys could handle any real estate transaction.

Notable practitioners

Kenneth Marcus is at the forefront of the Hawaiian real estate market. He is also singled out for his considerable expertise in handling matters in the hospitality and leisure space. His widely admired practice includes advising on acquisitions, divestitures and the development of real estate projects.
Duane Fisher is highly regarded for his experience in sizable real estate transactions. He also offers expertise in construction law matters.
Norman Cheng is recognized for his work on corporate transactions in the hotels and resorts space. He offers experienced advice on purchase and sale agreements, permits and financing.
 

Norman is very well respected and has strong relationships within the state agencies.

Ivan Lui-Kwan regularly represents clients in both contentious and transactional matters in the real estate space. He has further experience on matters relating to entitlements and acquisitions.
 

Ivan's level of sophistication is strong.It was a pleasure working with Ivan

Trevor Brown has a solid practice in redevelopment proposal arbitration, ground leasing and development negotiations.
Lindsay Orman actively acts on matters concerning legislation, investment structuring, acquisition and lease negotiation for clients in the hospitality sector.
 

Lindsay has a level of expertise and attention to detail that is rare. It is extremely impressive, and we are so lucky to have had her as a resource.

 

She's an excellent attorney, who is extremely responsive and knowledgeable.

Ranked Lawyers at
Starn O’Toole Marcus & Fisher

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Hawaii

Real Estate

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Kenneth B Marcus
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Duane R. Fisher
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Norman H Y Cheng
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Trevor A. Brown
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Lindsay Orman
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Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

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Ivan Lui-Kwan
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