Atty. Robert E. Strand
Robert Strand is a partner in the firm's Honolulu office and is a member of the Real Estate, Land Use & Hospitality Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on complex real estate transactions, commercial leasing, equipment leasing, water law and public utilities matters.
Administrative & Regulatory Law & More Attorney · Serving Honolulu, HI
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About Robert E. Strand at a Glance
Robert E. Strand is a real estate, zoning, and government attorney based in Honolulu, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. Admitted to practice in Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar, United States, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii, and United States, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hawaii. Educated at University of Hawaii at Manoa (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Land Use and Zoning Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Serves clients in Honolulu, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Robert E. Strand
Robert Strand is a partner in the firm's Honolulu office and is a member of the Real Estate, Land Use & Hospitality Practice Group. He concentrates his practice on complex real estate transactions, commercial leasing, equipment leasing, water law and public utilities matters. Mr. Strand is listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2018 for Real Estate.
Representative Matters
Commercial Leasing Represents the Ala Moana Shopping Center in connection with commercial lease negotiations and related operations. Ala Moana Center, with approximately 300 stores, is the largest open-mall shopping center in the United States and the largest shopping complex in the State of Hawai‘i.
Complex Real Estate Transactions Represents the fee owner of the Kona Commons commercial project on the Island of Hawai‘i. Represented Hawai‘i hotel operator in connection with the acquisition of hotel, condominium and office building projects in Waikiki and Honolulu's financial district. Represented foreign investors in the acquisitions of the 4,600-acre Kaluakoi Resort on Molokai, the Honolulu Club Building, the 719-room Hawaiian Waikiki Beach Hotel, the Bank of Hawai‘i Waikiki Office Building and the Kapalua Plantation Golf Course on Maui. Represents the Australian developer of a 57-lot residential subdivision in Kula, Maui.
Kapolei Civic Center Represented the Campbell Estate in connection with the development by the State of Hawai‘i of an office/judicial/library complex in the Second City of Kapolei on Oahu.
Equipment Leasing Represents Bank of Hawai‘i as an equity participant in leases of commercial aircraft, vessels, railcars and fleet vehicles.
Public Utilities Represents privately owned water and wastewater utility companies before the Public Utilities Commission of the State of Hawai‘i.
Publications/Speeches
- "Title Matters," Hawai‘i Real Estate Law Manual, 2008
- "Negotiation and Drafting of Lease Agreements", CLE International
- "Title Issues and Endorsements," Advanced Conference on Real Estate Purchases and Sales, CLE International
- Lectured on the State Water Code to the Real Property and Financial Services Section of the Hawai‘i State Bar Association
Distinctions
- Listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business 2018 for Real Estate
- Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2018 for Real Estate Law; listed in the publication since 2006
- Selected for inclusion in Hawai‘i Super Lawyers 2018 for Real Estate; listed since 2008
- Highest "AV" Professional Rating, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory
Affiliations
- International Council of Shopping Centers
- American Water Works Association
- Hawai‘i State Bar Association
- The Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i
- American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO)
Practice Areas Explained
Robert E. Strand's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Robert E. Strand handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Honolulu.
Real Estate Law in Honolulu
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Land Use & Zoning in Honolulu
Robert E. Strand is one of 39,875 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →
Government & Administrative Law in Honolulu
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Honolulu
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 venue, 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.
Honolulu Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Honolulu-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Honolulu Choose Robert E. Strand
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Robert E. Strand's practice in the field of real estate, zoning, and government.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Hawaii, Hawaii State Bar, United States, U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii, and United States, U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Hawaii, Robert E. Strand can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering real estate, zoning, and government, Robert E. Strand can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Honolulu
A Honolulu-based practice means Robert E. Strand attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Robert E. Strand Handles in Honolulu
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