Atty. Steven S.C. Lim

Atty. Steven S.C. Lim

Steven S.C. Lim is a lawyer practicing acquisitions & sales, administrative & regulatory, condominiums & timeshares and 11 other areas of law.

Hilo Hilo 47 Years Experience 47 year

Profile Summary

About Steven S.C. Lim at a glance

Steven S.C. Lim is an Administrative Partner based in Hilo, Hawaii, practicing at Carlsmith Ball LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on real estate, m&a, zoning, hoa, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Hawaii (1979), U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii (1979), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (1980). Educated at University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, Hawaii J.D. 1979 Phi Kappa Phi University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, Hawaii J.D. Phi Delta (—) and University of Hawaii B.A. with distinction University of Hawaii B.A. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Affiliations •Urban Land Institute •Planning Commission, City and County of Honolulu, Former Member •Hawaii State Bar Association •Hawaii County Bar Association. Serves clients in Hilo, HI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Steven S.C
  • Lim is a lawyer practicing acquisitions & sales, administrative & regulatory, condominiums & timeshares and 11 other areas of law
  • Steven received a B.A. degree from University of Hawaii, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • Steven practices at Carlsmith Ball LLP in Hilo, HI and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

Steven S.C. Lim's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven S.C. Lim handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Real Estate Law

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

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Steven S.C. Lim is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Hawaii →

Land Use & Zoning

Steven S.C. Lim is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Hawaii →

HOA & Condominium Law

Steven S.C. Lim is one of 5,091 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Hawaii →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 Hilo 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Steven S.C. Lim

Where is Steven S.C. Lim's law office located?
Steven S.C. Lim's law practice is located in Hilo, Hawaii. The firm is Carlsmith Ball LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Steven S.C. Lim handle?
Steven S.C. Lim focuses on real estate, m&a, zoning, hoa, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Hawaii.
How long has Steven S.C. Lim practiced law?
Steven S.C. Lim has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did Steven S.C. Lim go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has Steven S.C. Lim received?
Steven S.C. Lim's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, Hawaii J.D. 1979 Phi Kappa Phi University of Hawaii, William S. Richardson School of Law, Honolulu, Hawaii J.D. Phi Delta
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University of Hawaii B.A. with distinction University of Hawaii B.A. Phi Beta Kappa
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Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Hawaii
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Admitted: 1980

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