MSM is one of Hawaii’s largest and most experienced construction defect litigation firms with over 35 years of construction litigation experience in Hawaii. Our knowledge of building practices and extensive association general counsel practice gives us a unique ability to manage all aspects of construction litigation, from recovery to rebuilding.
We have a long-standing partnership with BERDING | WEIL, a national construction litigation firm, and some of the most prominent engineering and architectural experts in the country. These partnerships allow us to provide diverse, creative and customized solutions for our clients.
Our firm has represented some of the biggest projects in Hawaii and recently recovered $28.7 million for a large 500+ unit condominium and single-family project on Oahu. We represent a range of projects types including high-rise buildings, multi-family units, and townhouses.
Our extensive condominium and community association practice gives our firm a unique vantage point in our knowledge and expertise of association law. Coupled with our seasoned litigation team, our firm has encountered and successfully resolved disputes relating to the enforcement of governing documents, contract claims with vendors, defense of associations from claims by owners, property disputes, or claims arising from natural disasters. Our attorneys are experienced in all facets of litigation, including mediation, arbitration and trial.
Our attorneys have extensive experience and success representing all forms of business entities and individuals in matters ranging from complex contract disputes to zoning conflicts. We specialize in complex real estate litigation, including Royal Patent claims, foreclosures and contract and lease disputes.
Our attorneys have expansive experience in catastrophic personal injury cases, products liability and agricultural and environmental liability cases. We have successfully defended complex personal injury cases on behalf of insurance carries such as Founders Insurance, Willis Group, and Catlin relating to automobile accidents, dramshop liability and tourist related activities.
Our Intellectual Property attorneys work in conjunction with our Litigation team to provide comprehensive representation for our clients in all matters relating to trademark and copyright infringements, licensing disputes, and disputes over the disclosure of confidential information.