Calvert G. Chipchase

Calvert G. Chipchase is a partner at Cades Schutte LLP. A Limited Liability Law Partnership who advises clients on litigation and land use matters across Hawaii. He helps businesses, property owners, and other clients handle employment law, litigation, land use, permits, environmental review, disputes, and conflicts with government agencies. His work also includes permit-related questions, agency proceedings, and land-use violations. Clients rely on his steady guidance, clear judgment, and strong advocacy when important projects, business interests, and legal rights need careful protection from legal risk.

Calvert earned his J.D. from the University of Hawai‘i, William S. Richardson School of Law, where he built the legal foundation for his practice. He also earned a B.A. from Colorado State University. His education supports his work in real estate, litigation, land use, and related business matters. By combining formal legal training with years of practice, he offers clients thoughtful advice grounded in law, procedure, and the practical demands of resolving disputes and advancing projects.

Calvert has handled a wide range of matters involving land use, zoning, environmental review, and disputes tied to government action during his legal career. He also advises clients on construction disputes, insurance coverage, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and trade secrets. As Chair of the Litigation Department at Cades Schutte, he brings leadership and experience to complex cases. His background includes clerkships with the Honorable Richard R. Clifton and the Honorable Alan C. Kay, both of whom strengthened his litigation skills.

Calvert G. Chipchase helps clients make informed decisions, reduce risk, and respond effectively when legal problems arise through his work. He supports people and organizations through due diligence, permitting, hearings, and dispute resolution, helping them move projects forward and protect their interests. He is also active in legal education, teaching real property, land use, and legal writing, and speaking at seminars for landowners, planners, realtors, and lawyers. This service helps others better understand the law and address legal issues with confidence.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Cades Schutte LLP
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, American College of Real Estate Lawyers
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, American Planning Association
• Member, Hawaii Association for Justice
• Member, Hawai‘i Planning Association
• Member, Urban Land Institute
• Member, Litigation Counsel of America
• Member, American Bar Association Foundation

Licensed State

• Hawaii

Education

• University of Hawai‘i, William S. Richardson School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Colorado State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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