Cades Schutte LLP

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Business Law Attorney

3.6(14 Google reviews)

1000 Bishop St Ste 1200, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States

Information last updated October 11, 2026

Practice Areas

Real Estate Business Law Civil Litigation

About Cades Schutte LLP

Cades Schutte LLP is a full-service law firm established in 1922, making it one of Hawai'i's longest-standing legal practices. As the state's largest full-service law firm, it serves businesses and families across Hawai'i, as well as national and international clients. The firm operates with approximately 80 attorneys from five offices located in Honolulu, Kona, Waimea, Kahului, and Līhuʻe.

Cades Schutte provides a wide range of corporate and personal legal services, with a particular emphasis on business counseling. Its practice is organized into four main departments: Finance, Real Estate, and Corporate; Litigation; Tax; and Trusts and Estates. Attorneys frequently collaborate across these departments to deliver comprehensive solutions. The firm's mission is to provide unique, lasting, and substantial legal solutions, reflecting a commitment to excellence, integrity, service, passion, and collaboration. Cades Schutte attorneys are recognized for their dedication, tenacity, and innovative perspective on the law.

Practice areas include:

Agriculture & Food Distribution
Banks & Financial Institutions
Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights
Construction
Corporate & Business
Employment Law & Labor Relations
Environmental
Finance
Health Care
Intellectual Property
Land Use, Zoning & Entitlements
Litigation
Pensions & ERISA
Real Estate
Tax
Trusts & Estates
Water Resources

From the firm’s website

Attorneys: Trisha H.S.T. Akagi — Partner
Kimi E. E. Andrew — Associate
Trever K. Asam — Partner
Ellen R. Ashford — Associate
Lisa D. Ayabe — Partner
David F.E. Banks — Partner
Pōhai Nu'uhiwa Campbell — Partner
Calvert G. Chipchase — Partner
Dennis W. Chong Kee — Partner
Jarrett A. Dempsey — Partner
John P. Duchemin — Partner
Roger W. Fonseca — Senior Counsel
Services listed: Agriculture & Food Distribution, Banks & Financial Institutions, Bankruptcy & Creditors' Rights, Construction, Coronavirus Response, Corporate & Business, Business Organizations, Government Contracts, Mergers & Acquisitions, Educational Institutions, Employment Law & Labor Relations, Energy
Founded: 1922
Offices: 1000 Bishop Street Suite 1200 Honolulu, HI 96813
75-170 Hualalai Road Suite B-303 Kailua-Kona, HI 96740
65-1291 Kawaihae Road Suite 205 Kamuela, HI 96743
444 Hana Highway Suite 204 Kahului, HI 96732
3083 Akahi Street Līhuʻe, HI 96766
Awards & recognition: Best Lawyers®
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in Hawai'i
Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" for 2027 in Hawai'i
Super Lawyers
Vault Top 150 Under 150
Nlj 500

Source: cades.com · checked October 11, 2026. Lawyers Near Me hasn’t independently verified these details.

Hours of Operation

Monday: 8 am–5 pm
Tuesday: 8 am–5 pm
Wednesday: 8 am–5 pm
Thursday: 8 am–5 pm
Friday: 8 am–5 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

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Highlights

Appointment required

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible car parkWheelchair-accessible entrance

Cades Schutte LLP — Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Cades Schutte LLP located?+

Cades Schutte LLP is located at 1000 Bishop St Ste 1200, Honolulu, HI 96813, United States. Use the "Get Directions" link on this page to navigate there.

What kind of cases does Cades Schutte LLP handle?+

Cades Schutte LLP handles Real Estate, Business Law, Civil Litigation. Confirm that they cover your specific legal matter during your first consultation.

How do I contact Cades Schutte LLP?+

Call Cades Schutte LLP at +1 808-521-9200 or visit their website. Many firms offer a free or low-cost initial consultation.

Is Cades Schutte LLP well rated?+

Cades Schutte LLP has a 3.6-star rating based on 14 Google reviews. Ratings are sourced from Google and shown for reference.

Client Reviews

8 reviews

R. Alan Belshe· via Google
Best Law Firm in HONOLULU!
6 years ago
Wes Johnston· via Google
I've worked with multiple members of the team here. They're all sharp, attentive and client focused.
3 years ago
Kailani Manager· via Google
I was bullied by them through email but once in the phone with them they were much more reasonable.
a year ago
R A· via Google
Won a settlement and this so-called law firm is playing games trying to shortchange me. They represented Terminix which is also Sandwich Isles, under the ServiceMaster company. I represented myself and beat this law firm with ease. Apparently I know the Law better than this firm. Now I have to garnish wages to get paid. Basically they're dragging their feet instead of advising their client to be done with this. Now I may sue again for wrongful termination
Edited 4 years ago
John Mikulin· via Google
The Cades Schutte staff have always been professional, knowledgeable, and responsive in my dealings with them. I highly recommend speaking with Daniel Vermillion for advice on estate and trust planning in Hawaii and California.
3 years ago
Sue I· via Google
I am a physician and I had dealings with Kirk Neste at this firm. He seemed to be nice at first, and I, in good faith kept my end of the agreement that we had negotiated. After this, he did not answer my attempts to reach him and did not keep his end of the deal. Basically, he lied to me. Very unprofessional. I do not recommend working with a firm that has lawyers like this.
3 years ago
Wilfrey Taylor· via Google
Not empathetic enough to help guide the client knowing they're going through a rough period and calm them down to resolve issue, yet took advantage of the situation and prolonged phone calls to charge more. This is called "time padding." In the end, never resolved issue. Had to hire another lawyer which addressed the problem much quicker and smoother. Second lawyer was also surprised at the multitude of strange and "unprofessional" tactics the Cades Schutte lawyer used.
a year ago
Arthur Hughes· via Google
Dan Vermillion, is the only attorney I'd recommend to anyone who needs to establish a trust or create an estate plan. He's patient, thorough, and knows his stuff! He genuinely cares too! A rare species that guy. Check him out , see for yourself.
3 years ago

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