Atty. David Schulmeister

Atty. David Schulmeister

David Schulmeister is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction law, fiduciary liability and 1 other area of law. David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.

Honolulu Honolulu 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About David Schulmeister at a glance

David Schulmeister is a Partner based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Cades Schutte LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1980) and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1981). Educated at University of Oregon (J.D., 1980) and Yale University (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David Schulmeister is a lawyer practicing business litigation, construction law, fiduciary liability and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • David practices at Cades Schutte LLP in Honolulu, HI

Practice Areas Explained

David Schulmeister's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Schulmeister handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Construction Law

David Schulmeister is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Hawaii →

Estate & Trust Litigation

David Schulmeister is one of 20,023 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Schulmeister is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Hawaii →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Hawaii

Practicing law in Hawaii. Legal matters in Hawaii are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Honolulu are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Hawaii state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Hawaii brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Hawaii courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Schulmeister

Where is David Schulmeister's law office located?
David Schulmeister's law practice is located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The firm is Cades Schutte LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Schulmeister handle?
David Schulmeister focuses on business, real estate, construction, estate litigation, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has David Schulmeister practiced law?
David Schulmeister has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did David Schulmeister go to law school?
David Schulmeister earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact David Schulmeister for a consultation?
You can contact David Schulmeister directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David Schulmeister received?
David Schulmeister's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon
- 1980
B.A.
Yale University
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1980
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1981

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