Real Estate & Construction Disputes

Chee Markham & Feldman provides comprehensive representation for businesses involved in real estate and construction disputes in Hawaii. Based in Honolulu, our firm is recognized throughout the islands as an exceptional legal resource for these disputes, whether mediation, arbitration, or trial is necessary to resolve them. Our attorneys are experienced litigators recognized for their ability to seek innovative solutions both in and outside the courtroom.

Real Estate Disputes

Our firmprovides vigorous representation in a wide range of real estate disputes. Many of our clients have landlord-tenant issues involving commercial and residential leases and rental agreements. Whenever possible, our attorneys attempt to resolve these disputes via mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution. If they are unable to achieve a satisfactory resolution outside the courtroom, however, our attorneys will aggressively litigate the matter to achieve the best outcome for our client.

At Chee Markham & Feldman, our attorneys have also represented Homeowners Associations (HOAs) to collect delinquent dues and enforce their Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions (CC&Rs). CC&R issues can involve a number of claims, including defending against alleged civil rights or human rights violations and investigating forgery issues caused by an employee stealing from the association.

Our attorneys also have extensive experience representing clients involved in claims associated with protection of ownership rights, quiet title, and adverse possession. Many of our clients rely on our experienced legal assistance in the realm of contractual disputes. Real estate contracts, especially commercial contracts, can be particularly complex in their drafting and procedural execution. Our attorneys have an in-depth knowledge of state and federal contract law in the context of real estate agreements and can provide a concise and compelling argument in support of a client's contractual intent.

Construction Disputes

Our construction law practice draws on our decades of experience in business and commercial law and our extensive knowledge of the construction industry to assist clients in the full scope of construction law matters. Our attorneys have significant experience assisting clients involved in construction law claims, contractor hearings, construction defects, and other areas of construction litigation.

Our attorneys represent building owners, subdivision developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and bonding companies in construction law claims involving contract, performance, and construction disputes. Our attorneys also assist clients in matters before administrative boards, including issues pertaining to regulations, contractor licensing, and payment and performance disputes.

We represent clients in construction defect claims, including those alleging poor workmanship by contractors, design defects, material failures, subcontractors' or material suppliers' defaults, departures from plan specifications, and building code violations. We also assist clients in damages claims pertaining to compact soil and expansive soil problems.  

Our firm provides services to both plaintiffs and defendants in construction litigation, including surety defense and insurance defense. Whether our attorneys are representing developers, builders, or homeowners, they conduct a thorough analysis and investigation of all the critical issues, frequently consulting qualified experts in the construction field. In addition, the breadth of our areas of expertise gives our firm the capabilities and experience to handle complex construction disputes overlapping into other areas of commercial, real estate, and corporate law.