Business Details
Trusted California Business & Real Estate Legal Representation
At Chuck & Tsoong, we provide high-quality legal representation to businesses and individuals across California. Our firm specializes in complex real estate and business transactions, as well as litigation, with a focus on delivering efficient, client-centered solutions. With decades of combined experience, our attorneys have earned a reputation for integrity, expertise, and results-driven advocacy. We serve clients in Southern, Central, and Northern California, offering personalized service and direct access to senior partners. Our practice areas include real estate transactions, commercial litigation, banking and finance, entity formation, and toxic tort defense.We pride ourselves on understanding the unique legal challenges our clients face and providing tailored strategies to protect their interests. Our track record includes multimillion-dollar settlements and successful defense of high-stakes litigation. Located in Glendale, we combine local knowledge with statewide reach to deliver exceptional legal outcomes. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and client satisfaction in every case we handle.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Banking & Finance
Commercial Transactions
Entity Formation
Litigation
Highlights and features
- We have decades of experience in California real estate and business law.
- Our attorneys provide personalized, results-driven legal strategies.
- We combine transactional expertise with aggressive litigation advocacy.
- We offer efficient rates without compromising service quality.
- Our team has secured $12M+ in client awards and settlements.
What people say
Exceptional service
Efficient results
Skilled legal representation
Proven track record
Client-focused approach
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm specializes in complex real estate transactions including purchase/sale agreements, joint ventures, and 1031 exchanges. We represent clients in commercial lending, title insurance matters, and land use entitlements. Our attorneys have closed transactions involving assisted living facilities, office leases, and large-scale land acquisitions.
Commercial Litigation
We handle high-stakes commercial litigation involving contract breaches, real estate fraud, and business torts. Our team has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts, including a $12M arbitration award for mortgage loan repurchase breaches and punitive damages in real estate fraud cases.
Entity Formation
We advise on optimal business structures including LLCs, LLPs, and corporations. Our services cover governance documentation, shareholder agreements, and compliance strategies to protect assets while maximizing operational efficiency for startups and established businesses.
Banking & Finance
We represent financial institutions in asset-based lending, loan workouts, and mortgage repurchase agreements. Recent work includes a $50M collateralized loan closing and structuring preferred equity investments for private equity funds.
Toxic Tort Defense
Our team defends manufacturers and distributors in products liability claims, including toxic tort and environmental remediation cases. We successfully resolved a multimillion-dollar subrogation case for 1/8th of claimed damages through strategic causation defenses.
People
Stephen C. Chuck
Attorney
Stephen Chuck specializes in real estate litigation and complex commercial disputes. With decades of experience, he has secured multimillion-dollar verdicts for clients in mortgage loan repurchase cases and real estate fraud actions.
Victoria J. Tsoong
Attorney
Victoria Tsoong focuses on business transactions and corporate governance. She advises clients on entity formation and provides strategic legal guidance for startups and established businesses across California.
Carley Mak Lee
Attorney
Carley Mak Lee handles commercial transactions and real estate matters. Her practice includes drafting complex agreements and representing clients in business disputes and property transactions.
Questions
What areas of law does Chuck & Tsoong specialize in?
We focus on business and real estate law, including transactions, litigation, banking/finance, entity formation, and toxic tort defense.
Do you handle cases outside California?
While based in California, we represent clients nationwide in complex legal matters involving California business interests.
What is your success rate in litigation cases?
Our firm has secured multimillion-dollar awards, including a $12M arbitration verdict and multiple successful defense verdicts in high-exposure litigation.
How do I schedule a consultation?
Contact us at (626) 689-4000 or through our website to arrange an initial consultation with our attorneys.
What types of business entities do you help form?
We assist with LLCs, LLPs, C corporations, S corporations, and other structures tailored to clients' specific business needs.
