Karl Chen
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Primary Practice Area
Business
Language
English
About
I began my law career at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission in Washington, D.C., after seven years as a financial services professional. It was an incredible experience as I had responsibility for reviewing and commenting on various initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions and periodic corporate filings. Over the next seventeen years my experience included working for three major U.S. corporations as their corporate counsel. Those experiences included serving as lead counsel on securities offerings, corporate compliance, advertising, corporate sponsorship negotiations, contracts, labor and employment matters and counseling through a massive $3.5 billion merger.I dreamed about going to law school and coming out and making a difference in people’s lives, but in reality, I ended up working in “corporate America”, where my legal experience was totally transactional and didn’t truly serve individuals and small business owners in the way I do today.When I opened my practice in April 2011, I followed the mantra of many other law firms and performed work primarily on a billable hourly rate that was as high as $400. And, as you can imagine my clients wanted me to do everything as quickly as possible with as little communication as possible. They didn’t want to talk about certain concerns or issues, they were afraid to call because they didn’t know how much that call would cost them and whether it was worth it.I opened this firm with the idea of bringing back the Personal Family Lawyer relationship - where initial planning is just the beginning of the relationship and we’re focused on putting in place a plan we know we will work for you and the people you love. Over the last ten years, the firm has grown into the type of service provider where we do things differently based on my experience with the traditional model of estate planning.First of all – We make every effort to eliminate billing on an hourly basis. Everything related to our Estate Planning and Business Planning services are performed on a flat fee, agreed to in advance, so there are no surprises. You’ll know exactly what it will cost to work with us, after we’ve gotten clear about what you want, and you’ll even be able to choose your own fee. Then, after the initial planning process, we have options so that you can ensure your plan stays up to date throughout your life, and again you’ll know exactly what that costs and choose your own fee there.Second – we’re here to support you. You’ll be able to speak to someone to get your questions answered promptly. And, if you need to speak with me about something that someone on my team cannot answer, we’ll get a call scheduled so that I can be prepared, and you can be prepared, and we won’t waste your time playing phone tag.Third – we see planning as just the beginning of the relationship whereas in the past the plan was viewed as a one-time transactional event.Once you sign your planning documents, that is when the relationship really begins. At no additional charge, we review your plan at least every three years. And, we have two levels of membership programs that almost all of our clients participate in – either the gold program which provides you with a yearly plan review and unlimited changes to your plan or the gold plus program that includes an annual meeting with your attorney, CPA and financial advisor, plus ongoing legal guidance throughout the year.Finally, we don’t just focus on passing on your financial assets, but your whole family wealth. Family wealth to us include the values, intellectual, spiritual and human assets that you wish to share with your loved ones. Our process includes guidance to you on passing on those intangible assets. We include that with every plan and our clients and their families love having that as part of their plan.These are just a few of the things that make our firm different. We’re the best fit for people who don’t just want to leave their family a set of documents that may or may not work, but instead want to use the estate planning process to pass on a legacy of love and care and ease. And keep their family out of court and out of conflict.
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Business
Car Accident
Probate
Language
English
Contact
Reviews
Mr. Chen is truly a great lawyer. From the time I made my first call until the end he and his staff were very effective, sympathetic, and honest. I am a happy camper. You can not go wrong this this attorney! Thanks again!
Karl Chen is an excellent lawyer. I recently hired Mr. Chen to handle a landlord/tenant dispute for myself and my daughter. The dispute turned out to be a very complicated suit/countersuit situation that was much more detailed and drawn out that anyone of us anticipated. Mr. Chen did not ask for additional monies however, he worked the case diligently at his own expense. This was way above and beyond what we expected. Often people tell jokes about lawyers and suggest that lawyers are in the business for the money and their own self interests. This is certainly not the case with Karl Chen. He is honest, caring, intelligent, energetic, and most especially he has the attribute I treasure most, integrity. I and my family would seek Mr. Chen's assistance in the future if necessary and we whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who wants legal advice and representation of the highest caliber.
I was extremely pleased with the service that Mr. Karl Chen provided. He was very professional, accommodating, and kept me informed throughout the entire process of my case. My case was a success!! Mr. Chen is a very down to earth person and I would highly recommend his services.
Mr. Chen and his office diligently been working with me. Making sure I get the top services while he fight my case in a civil matter. Mr. Chen is a good lawyer that fights for what you believe in and he is there with you every step of the way.
Karl is a consummate professional. Among the many attorneys I interviewed for my matter, Karl stood out among all of the rest and chose him based on his experience and clear understanding of complex securities issues. As a professional with a background in retail securities, I had spoken to many attorneys before Karl who didn’t seem to speak even the basic language related to securities issues, yet Karl understood from our initial conversation. His willingness to listen, pay attention to the minute details of the matter and follow through by keeping in regular communication with me truly sets him apart from the many in his field. I would recommend Karl as it pertains to business/securities matters without hesitation.
Attorney Karl Chen is currently handling my personal injury case. I couldn't be happier. Attorney Chen's Law Firm is very professional. Attorney Chen and his staff is excellent with responding to all of my question and concerns about my case. I have received calls just to see how I'm doing and to keep me informed. I feel very confident that Attorney Chen has my best interest in mind and will do an excellent job to make sure that my case will be handled successfully. I hope and pray that in the future I will not have to go through another personal injury case. But, if I do without hesitation I will call on Attorney Chen Law Firm for help. Thank you.
I had the distinct pleasure of being represented by Mr. Karl Chen regarding a real estate/property matter. Mr. Chen provided superb consultation, expert advice, constant progress reports on the status of my case, and ensured that I understood all legal communication, as well as my options/rights. He offered succinct explanations/exhibits that ultimately led to my quickly winning my case. Mr. Chen is a consummate professional whose services I HIGHLY recommend!
I am very surprised about all the good reviews he has. He started out as a great. Very understanding, nice, professional, and made all these great promises. Then As it got closer to when I needed action, he wouldn't return calls or messages, even though my dates were approaching, became very rude, and basically blamed it on me claiming I was just difficult. Don't use if you want results.
Mr. Chen is truly a great lawyer. From the time I made my first call until the end he and his staff were very effective, sympathetic, and honest. I am a happy camper. You can not go wrong this this attorney! Thanks again!
Karl Chen is an excellent lawyer. I recently hired Mr. Chen to handle a landlord/tenant dispute for myself and my daughter. The dispute turned out to be a very complicated suit/countersuit situation that was much more detailed and drawn out that anyone of us anticipated. Mr. Chen did not ask for additional monies however, he worked the case diligently at his own expense. This was way above and beyond what we expected. Often people tell jokes about lawyers and suggest that lawyers are in the business for the money and their own self interests. This is certainly not the case with Karl Chen. He is honest, caring, intelligent, energetic, and most especially he has the attribute I treasure most, integrity. I and my family would seek Mr. Chen's assistance in the future if necessary and we whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who wants legal advice and representation of the highest caliber.
I was extremely pleased with the service that Mr. Karl Chen provided. He was very professional, accommodating, and kept me informed throughout the entire process of my case. My case was a success!! Mr. Chen is a very down to earth person and I would highly recommend his services.
Mr. Chen and his office diligently been working with me. Making sure I get the top services while he fight my case in a civil matter. Mr. Chen is a good lawyer that fights for what you believe in and he is there with you every step of the way.
Karl is a consummate professional. Among the many attorneys I interviewed for my matter, Karl stood out among all of the rest and chose him based on his experience and clear understanding of complex securities issues. As a professional with a background in retail securities, I had spoken to many attorneys before Karl who didn’t seem to speak even the basic language related to securities issues, yet Karl understood from our initial conversation. His willingness to listen, pay attention to the minute details of the matter and follow through by keeping in regular communication with me truly sets him apart from the many in his field. I would recommend Karl as it pertains to business/securities matters without hesitation.
Attorney Karl Chen is currently handling my personal injury case. I couldn't be happier. Attorney Chen's Law Firm is very professional. Attorney Chen and his staff is excellent with responding to all of my question and concerns about my case. I have received calls just to see how I'm doing and to keep me informed. I feel very confident that Attorney Chen has my best interest in mind and will do an excellent job to make sure that my case will be handled successfully. I hope and pray that in the future I will not have to go through another personal injury case. But, if I do without hesitation I will call on Attorney Chen Law Firm for help. Thank you.
I had the distinct pleasure of being represented by Mr. Karl Chen regarding a real estate/property matter. Mr. Chen provided superb consultation, expert advice, constant progress reports on the status of my case, and ensured that I understood all legal communication, as well as my options/rights. He offered succinct explanations/exhibits that ultimately led to my quickly winning my case. Mr. Chen is a consummate professional whose services I HIGHLY recommend!
I am very surprised about all the good reviews he has. He started out as a great. Very understanding, nice, professional, and made all these great promises. Then As it got closer to when I needed action, he wouldn't return calls or messages, even though my dates were approaching, became very rude, and basically blamed it on me claiming I was just difficult. Don't use if you want results.
Mr. Chen is truly a great lawyer. From the time I made my first call until the end he and his staff were very effective, sympathetic, and honest. I am a happy camper. You can not go wrong this this attorney! Thanks again!
Karl Chen is an excellent lawyer. I recently hired Mr. Chen to handle a landlord/tenant dispute for myself and my daughter. The dispute turned out to be a very complicated suit/countersuit situation that was much more detailed and drawn out that anyone of us anticipated. Mr. Chen did not ask for additional monies however, he worked the case diligently at his own expense. This was way above and beyond what we expected. Often people tell jokes about lawyers and suggest that lawyers are in the business for the money and their own self interests. This is certainly not the case with Karl Chen. He is honest, caring, intelligent, energetic, and most especially he has the attribute I treasure most, integrity. I and my family would seek Mr. Chen's assistance in the future if necessary and we whole heartedly recommend him to anyone who wants legal advice and representation of the highest caliber.
I was extremely pleased with the service that Mr. Karl Chen provided. He was very professional, accommodating, and kept me informed throughout the entire process of my case. My case was a success!! Mr. Chen is a very down to earth person and I would highly recommend his services.
Mr. Chen and his office diligently been working with me. Making sure I get the top services while he fight my case in a civil matter. Mr. Chen is a good lawyer that fights for what you believe in and he is there with you every step of the way.
Karl is a consummate professional. Among the many attorneys I interviewed for my matter, Karl stood out among all of the rest and chose him based on his experience and clear understanding of complex securities issues. As a professional with a background in retail securities, I had spoken to many attorneys before Karl who didn’t seem to speak even the basic language related to securities issues, yet Karl understood from our initial conversation. His willingness to listen, pay attention to the minute details of the matter and follow through by keeping in regular communication with me truly sets him apart from the many in his field. I would recommend Karl as it pertains to business/securities matters without hesitation.
Attorney Karl Chen is currently handling my personal injury case. I couldn't be happier. Attorney Chen's Law Firm is very professional. Attorney Chen and his staff is excellent with responding to all of my question and concerns about my case. I have received calls just to see how I'm doing and to keep me informed. I feel very confident that Attorney Chen has my best interest in mind and will do an excellent job to make sure that my case will be handled successfully. I hope and pray that in the future I will not have to go through another personal injury case. But, if I do without hesitation I will call on Attorney Chen Law Firm for help. Thank you.
I had the distinct pleasure of being represented by Mr. Karl Chen regarding a real estate/property matter. Mr. Chen provided superb consultation, expert advice, constant progress reports on the status of my case, and ensured that I understood all legal communication, as well as my options/rights. He offered succinct explanations/exhibits that ultimately led to my quickly winning my case. Mr. Chen is a consummate professional whose services I HIGHLY recommend!
I am very surprised about all the good reviews he has. He started out as a great. Very understanding, nice, professional, and made all these great promises. Then As it got closer to when I needed action, he wouldn't return calls or messages, even though my dates were approaching, became very rude, and basically blamed it on me claiming I was just difficult. Don't use if you want results.