Business Details
24 Years
experience
Experienced Legal Representation in California
Founded in 2002, our law firm specializes in civil litigation, commercial disputes, and estate planning. With offices across Southern California, we serve clients in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and surrounding counties. Our team combines deep legal expertise with multilingual capabilities in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish to address complex cases involving international business conflicts, bankruptcy, real estate, and employment law.We prioritize client objectives through innovative strategies and have secured significant settlements, including a $2,000,000+ insurance bad faith case. Our attorneys bring decades of combined experience from private practice, government service, and specialized legal externships to deliver efficient, culturally informed solutions.
Services
Civil Litigation
Bankruptcy
Corporate Law
Estate Planning
Real Estate Law
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of experience in cross-border commercial litigation.
- Our team provides legal services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish.
- We secured a $2,000,000+ settlement in an insurance bad faith case.
- Attorneys admitted to all California federal district courts.
- Specialized expertise in international debt collection and corporate disputes.
Services
Civil Litigation
Our civil litigation practice handles complex disputes including commercial conflicts, real estate issues, and employment law matters. We develop tailored strategies for each case, leveraging decades of courtroom experience to protect client interests. Our team specializes in resolving disputes efficiently through negotiation, mediation, or trial when necessary.
Bankruptcy
We represent individuals and businesses in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy cases. Our attorneys provide comprehensive solutions for debt restructuring, creditor negotiations, and financial reorganization. We serve both debtors and creditors in bankruptcy litigation and transactional matters across California.
Corporate Law
Our corporate practice covers business formation, shareholder disputes, contract negotiations, and international commercial transactions. We assist with entity structuring, compliance, and dispute resolution for domestic and cross-border business operations. Our team handles complex corporate litigation and transactional matters.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and probate strategies. Our services cover trust administration, asset protection, and special needs planning. We help clients ensure their legacy is protected through comprehensive estate planning and litigation support when disputes arise.
Real Estate Law
Our real estate practice addresses commercial and residential disputes, title issues, lease agreements, and property transactions. We handle litigation for landlords, tenants, and investors while providing transactional support for complex real estate deals with cross-border elements.
People
Steven P. Chang
Managing Partner
Founding attorney with 20+ years of litigation experience. Former DOJ attorney specializing in bankruptcy and business disputes. Admitted to all California federal courts. Secured $2M+ settlement in insurance bad faith case.
Heidi M. Cheng
Associate Attorney
Bankruptcy and litigation specialist with experience in consumer and corporate cases. Admitted to California Bar and Central District Court. Member of American Bar Association and bankruptcy attorney associations.
Christopher J. Langley
Attorney
Bankruptcy expert with experience representing debtors, creditors, and trustees. Handles corporate formation and estate planning. Fluent in Spanish. Member of Orange County Bar Association and consumer bankruptcy groups.
Questions
What areas of law do you specialize in?
We focus on civil litigation, bankruptcy, corporate law, estate planning, and international commercial disputes.
Do you handle cases involving international clients?
Yes, we specialize in cross-border disputes between U.S. and Chinese businesses and individuals.
What languages do your attorneys speak?
Our team provides services in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and Spanish.
Are your attorneys licensed in California?
All attorneys are admitted to California state courts and multiple federal district courts.
Can you assist with business disputes in Southern California?
We represent clients in Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange, and surrounding counties.
