Steven S. C. Lim, Attorney
Steven S. C. Lim
Land Use & Zoning, Real Estate, Administrative Law, Business, General Practice
- Law Office: Carlsmith Ball LLP
- Honolulu Law Firms
- Law School: William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii
- Status: In Good Standing
- Licensed: 44 years
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Steve Lim is the managing partner in the firm's Hilo office. He has over twenty years experience on the Big Island, Maui, Kauai and Oahu in all phases of the real property development process. Mr. Lim concentrates in advising clients on land use entitlements and administrative issues, including litigation of land use issues. His practice also includes the formation of limited liability companies, partnerships and joint ventures, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, negotiating construction contracts and architect agreements, representing borrowers in construction financing, and preparing sales documents and brokerage agreements. Mr. Lim has been selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, for Real Estate Law.
Representative Matters
Real Property Development, Acquisition and Sale Represents developers and major land owners in all phases of project development. Work involves land use entitlements and registration of subdivisions and condominiums, and advising clients on licensing and permitting requirements at the federal, state and local levels. Represents individuals and development entities in the purchase and sale of real property. Performs due diligence on complex real estate purchases, including pre-closing review of title issues and zoning and permit compliance, as well as proposed use reviews.
Shopping Center and Commercial Leasing Represents both landlords and tenants in reviewing financing documentation, drafting master leases, assisting with entitlements, utility permits, conveyancing documentation, condominium and subdivision work. Assist clients with retail leases and general contract negotiations.
Resort, Master Planned Community and Golf Course Development Assists owners and developers with multi-phased resort and golf course development projects. Obtains state and county zoning entitlements, and advises clients on real property, construction and related areas of the law.
Licenses, Permits & Administrative Appeals Assists clients in obtaining a wide variety of licenses and permits from governmental agencies, including liquor licenses, conditional use permits, industrial wastewater discharge permits, shoreline setback variances, site plan review permits, and special management area use permits, among others. Obtains approvals for variances from affordable housing rules, zoning and subdivision requirements. Represents clients in litigation of administrative appeals before agencies, boards and the courts.
Distinctions
- Selected by attorney peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America, for Real Estate Law
Affiliations
- Hawaii State Bar Association
- Hawaii County Bar Association
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William S. Richardson School of Law, University of Hawaii | Law School | N/A | |
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Hawaii | 1979 |
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Update Date: 2023-05-15
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1001 Bishop St
Honolulu, HI 96813