Dennis M. Lombardi

Dennis M. Lombardi is a Director and Shareholder at Case Lombardi A Law Corporation, where he focuses on real estate, land use development, and hospitality law. With decades of experience, he represents developers, resort owners, hotel operators, and large landholders in matters involving acquisitions, sales, branding, permitting, and financing of master-planned residential, resort, commercial, and mixed-use developments throughout Hawai‘i.

Dennis earned his J.D., summa cum laude, from the University of Santa Clara and his B.A. from the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa. His strong academic foundation has guided his exceptional legal career, combining technical precision with a deep understanding of Hawai‘i’s unique real estate landscape. He provides strategic counsel that blends legal compliance, business foresight, and regulatory insight to achieve successful outcomes for his clients.

Throughout his career, Dennis has been instrumental in shaping major development and hospitality projects across the islands. His expertise spans mergers, permitting, and land use planning, helping clients navigate complex administrative and regulatory frameworks. A published co-author of the Hawaii Real Estate Manual, he has contributed to advancing the field of real estate law and guiding practitioners on state and county regulatory issues and lease alternatives.

Dennis M. Lombardi’s distinguished work has earned recognition from Best Lawyers in America (2001–2026), including “Lawyer of the Year” honors in Administrative and Regulatory Law (2016, 2019), and Chambers USA as an “Eminent Practitioner” in Real Estate. He also holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Hawaii Super Lawyer. As President and member of the firm’s Executive Committee, Dennis continues to uphold excellence, integrity, and leadership in Hawai‘i’s legal community.

Law Office Affiliations

• Director/Shareholder, Case Lombardi, A Law Corporation
• President, Bar Association of Kauai (1984-1985)
• Member, Hawaii State Bar Association
• Member, State Bar of California

Licensed State

• California
• Hawaii
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of Santa Clara
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Hawai’i at Manoa
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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