Cheyne I. Y. Yonemori

Cheyne understands that, more than just an issue spotter, clients need a problem solver. Accordingly, Cheyne prides himself on working closely with clients to develop tailored solutions to their unique legal needs across the areas of business, finance, and real estate law.

Prior to joining Settle Meyer Law, Cheyne practiced at a boutique law firm where he advised corporate clients on land use, business, and regulatory matters with respect to the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects and healthcare facilities. Cheyne has also spent time working on international transaction and international arbitration & litigation matters as a law clerk at a top 10 South Korean law firm. Cheyne’s firsthand experience navigating the unique challenges businesses face in multi-cultural environments has proven extremely valuable to the firm’s clients.

Born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii by the owners of a small business, and having earned an MBA from the University of Hawaii in addition to his JD, Cheyne has a unique understanding of the needs and perspectives of Hawaii’s local people and companies. Cheyne enjoys applying his local and international experiences in helping clients understand and resolve a myriad of legal issues in Hawaii’s unique, multi-cultural legal and business landscapes.

• Business Contracts
• Business Entity Formation & Governance
• Commercial Leasing
• Land Use
• Real Estate Development and Finance
• Renewable Energy Project Development
• Dispute Resolution

• Hawai‘i State Bar Association
• The State Bar of California
• Washington State Bar Association
• United States District Court, District of Hawai‘i

• University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of Law
  Juris Doctor
• University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, Shidler College of Business
  Master of Business Administration
• University of Hawai‘i at Hilo
  Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Communication