David Robert Squeri III

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David Robert Squeri III

also known as David R. Squeri, David Squeri

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 18 years

Litigation Lawyer at Honolulu, HI
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Business, Construction & Development

1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1410, Honolulu, HI

Virtual Consultation Available

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About David

Biography

Diligent, Dependable, and Tenacious Representation - Realistic and Practical Solutions

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Asset, contract, and business related litigation, lawsuits, and dispute resolution; including Hawaii Circuit Courts, Hawaii District Courts, Federal U.S. District Court, Intermediate Court of Appeals, claim analysis, mediation, arbitration….

40%
Business 20%

Starting, managing, operating, or transferring businesses; including drafting contracts/agreements, asset/entity purchase transactions, business entity (LLC/Partnership/Corporation) issues, business law advisement, business dispute resolution….

20%
Construction and Development 20%

Commercial and residential construction Law; including construction contracts, mechanics’ liens, licensing issues, RICO complaints, construction defects/breach of contract, project related issues....

20%
Real Estate 20%

Land ownership, tenancy matters, and commercial real estate; including purchase transactions, lease negotiations, rental contracts, condo/AOAO issues, commercial real estate deals, real estate disputes, partition actions, construction law....

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2016

Licenses

Licensed in Hawaii for 18 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Location

GREATER PACIFIC LAW OFFICE, LLLC

1003 Bishop Street, Suite 1410, Honolulu, HI, 96813

greaterpacificlaw.com

Online Presence

Other places you can find David online.

David Robert Squeri III's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Real Estate

Posted by anonymous | January 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Kind, Knowledgeable, Effective Lawyer!

David Squeri is an amazing lawyer with great people working by his side. He is very knowledgeable and was willing to take my case when no one else would. He was very thorough and promptly got to work on my case after taking the time to understand my situation. What I thought would take years to resol...ve only took a few months. I highly recommend Attorney David Squeri to anyone going through issues with the Department of Planning and Permitting. My situation seemed almost hopeless and he was able to save my family from paying hundreds of thousands of dollars and saved us from losing our home. If you need a lawyer to resolve a real estate or construction issue, please do not think twice before hiring David Squeri for the job! If you want a kind, knowledgeable, and honest lawyer by your side, David is your guy!

Posted by anonymous | August 02, 2015 | Real Estate

Review of DAVID R. SQUERI

5 STARS , I am very happy with David. My father was an attorney so I grew up in a legally oriented household and with close friendships and ties to other attorneys in my father's law firm as well as the legal community. I always try to act responsibly and ethically in every transaction in which I am... involved. About the case: I was falsely accused and named as a defendant in a legal conflict regarding a real estate contract and construction defect case. If this case had not been handled properly it could have been financially devastating to me. I am very happy with the outcome of our case and the professional, efficient manner in which David represented me. David reviewed documents, drafted responses, and returned e-mails and phone calls promptly. I was in a tight financial situation and it is never cheap to defend against a legal dispute, but David always kept me in the loop with the cost of my case. I feel that I was billed fairly. Largely because of David’s hard work the case against me was favorably resolved. THANK YOU DAVID SQUERI! Since the conclusion of the above matter I have often consulted with David about small matters and David has always been quick to respond and very helpful.

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David Robert Squeri III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Nicholas Valter

Business lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I completely endorse this attorney. He is professional, fair, tough, and his knowledge of the law is phenomenal. It’s always a pleasure to work with Mr. Squeri. Additionally I am a native Japanese speaker and Mr. Squeri possesses fluency in the Japanese language. He is also a kind person and puts his client’s needs before his own."

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Gregory Ryan

Litigation lawyer | Mar 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent litigator. Highly recommended."

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Matthew Grieder

Litigation lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I'm happy to endorse David Squeri. David is a very hands-on litigator, who gets the job done right. His many years of practice, including earlier work in the state legislature, give him a valuable understanding of how things are done in Hawaii. Also, having worked in Japan, David also has a broad international perspective."

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Ian Robertson

Litigation lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Squeri is an excellent attorney who provides thoughtful and very counsel to his clients. I have known him for several years and readily give him my endorsement."

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Ryan Markham

Construction and development lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Mosher

Litigation lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am pleased to endorse David Squeri. I've known David for several years and have worked with him on various Committees of the Hawaii State Bar Association. David is hardworking; highly ethical; practical, and is a strong advocate for his clients in and out of court."

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Kristin Bryant

Litigation lawyer | Jan 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. David is fair and hardworking. He gets the job done. His work ethics and work product are outstanding. If you are looking for a strong attorney to represent you, then David would be a great choice."

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Richard Mosher

Arbitration lawyer

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David Grossman

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

2022 Hawaii Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuter

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

2021 Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuter

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

2016 Hawaii Rising Stars, Super Lawyers/Thomson Reuters

2016

Best Arbitrators & Mediators in Honolulu, Expertise business rankings

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Principal Attorney, Greater Pacific Law Office, LLLC

2012 - 2015

Attorney at Law, Badger Arakaki, LLLC

2008 - 2012

Attorney at Law, Otsuka & Associates, LLLC

2007 - 2008

Research Attorney, 2008 Legislative Session, Hawaii State Senate, Senate Majority Office

Associations

2016 - Present

Associated Builders and Contractors

Hawaii Chapter Attorney

Hawaii State Bar Association ("HSBA")

Member

HSBA Appellate Section

Member

HSBA International Law Section

Member

American Bar Association (ABA)

Member

2014 - 2016

HSBA Business Law Section

Chairperson

2013 - 2013

HSBA Litigation Section

Chairperson

2013 - 2013

HSBA Business Law Section

Vice Chairperson

2012 - 2012

HSBA Litigation Section

Vice Chair

2012 - 2012

HSBA Business Law Section

Secretary

Education

2006

University of Hawaii at Manoa - William S. Richardson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

International University of Japan

MA - Masters

1992

New York University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2016

日刊サン(Nikkan Sun, Japanese Language Newspaper) 契約書の重要性( Japanese Article on Contracts)

2015

日刊サン(Nikkan Sun, Japanese Language Newspaper) 投資ビザ詐欺被害(Japanese Article on Investment Visa Fraud)

2010

MMA Hawaii Magazine Legislative Report: Media Tax, Amateur Sport, and Other Things to be Considered

2009

MMA Hawaii Magazine Introducing HRS 440E’s Little Brother, Proposed HAR 16-118

2009

MMA Hawaii Magazine Being Regulated without Regulations…still waiting for HAR 16-118

Languages

Japanese

English

Activity

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