Situated in a state where land use, regulatory requirements, and environmental conditions create a uniquely demanding project landscape, Lung Rose, Voss & Wagnild has cultivated a reputation for being more than a legal service provider.They have become problem solvers, strategic advisors, and long-term partners dedicated to helping clients succeed in a continually evolving environment. A DUAL FOCUS: REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION LAW ACROSS THE FULL PROJECT LIFECYCLE The firm’s core concentration lies in real estate and construction law, with a particular emphasis on full lifecycle support from contract negotiation through dispute resolution.According to Ryan Engle, Partner at the firm, Hawaii’s construction market requires legal expertise that spans all stages of a project. “Hawaii’s construction sector is incredibly complex,” Engle explains. “Property values are high, development is fast-moving, and you have so many stakeholders at the table. We represent developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and architects, which gives us a comprehensive understanding of each party’s interests throughout both the transactional and litigation processes.” That breadth of representation offers clients a strategic advantage: access to legal counsel capable of anticipating risks from multiple angles. The firm strongly encourages clients to involve them early— preferably even before contracts are finalized. “The smarter way is to have an attorney involved at the front end,” Engle says. “Litigation experience gives us a lens into how problems develop, which means we can address potential issues proactively through the contract. That translates into fewer disputes, clearer expectations, and significantly reduced cost and emotional strain for clients.” A PROACTIVE APPROACH THAT SETS THE FIRM APART Where many firms silo their work between transactional attorneys and litigators, Lung Rose, Voss & Wagnild takes a more integrated approach that follows clients from beginning to end. “We are involved from start to finish,” Engle notes. “A lot of firms draft contracts and then hand things off once litigation arises. Our involvement across both sides of the spectrum allows us to anticipate challenges early and build preventative solutions directly into the structure of the project.” 61 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 12, ISSUE 12 LUNG ROSE, VOSS & WAGNILD
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