David A. Paulson

4.6 (5 reviews )

Honolulu Hawaii United States

Real Estate Law

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About David

Norman H.Y. Cheng is Managing Director of the firm. Mr. Cheng concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate, commercial leasing, business structuring, hotels and resorts, and general commercial transactions. His experience includes working on a variety of projects such as condominium development, land use permitting, structured finance, construction agreements and business sales. Mr. Cheng holds Martindale-Hubbell's ® highest possible professional rating AV® given to him by ot...

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Reviews

4.6 / 5

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Amara Okonkwo

Jan 05, 2026

Exceptional Communication and Always Available When Needed

I worked with David on a complex commercial leasing matter for my retail business. What stood out most was his incredible responsiveness and clear communication. He always returned my calls and emails...

Henrik Johansson

Jan 05, 2026

Deep Real Estate Knowledge Saved Our Development Project

Our condominium development project was stalled due to complicated land use permitting issues that seemed insurmountable. David's expertise in real estate law was nothing short of remarkable. He navig...

Yuki Nakamura

Jan 05, 2026

Negotiated a Settlement Far Beyond Our Expectations

When a business sale dispute threatened to derail years of hard work, David achieved an outcome I never thought possible. Through strategic negotiation, he secured a settlement that was 40% higher tha...

Fatima Al-Rashid

Jan 05, 2026

Compassionate Guidance During a Stressful Hotel Acquisition

Purchasing my first hotel was overwhelming, but David's compassionate approach made all the difference. He understood this wasn't just a transaction for me—it was a lifelong dream. During moments of a...

Diego Alvarez

Jan 05, 2026

Utmost Professionalism That Enhanced Our Corporate Reputation

Working with David on our business structuring matters elevated our company's standing with investors and partners. His professionalism was evident in every interaction—from his meticulous preparation...