$ 500-700 per hour
Jean L. Chou
About Jean
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Real Estate
80%
16 years | 3,000 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
10 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in New York for 16 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2010
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
JLC & Associates | Attorneys at Law
200 Park Avenue South, Suite 1616, New York, NY, 10003
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Jean L. Chou's Reviews
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Posted by Shang | September 27, 2025
Actionable Legal Guidance that Saves Time and Money
I had the opportunity to consult with Jean Chou, and I was very impressed by her professionalism and expertise. She carries herself with confidence and communicates with clarity, which immediately instills trust. What stood out most was her ability to provide actionable insights tailored to my situat...
Posted by Stephen | August 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Professional counsel for NYC real estate investments
Jean Chou and her entire team at JLC & Associates were professional in each and every respect to assisting us and guiding us through a recent closing on the purchase of a cooperative in NYC. All members of the firm were always responsive to our many requests and questions. Their ability to provide ...
Posted by Laurie | August 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
The best real estate lawyer you could ask for.
It's a real pleasure to write this review of Jean Chou and her team. We've now worked with them on 3 real estate transactions - and they have been terrific to work with. They are all highly skilled, responsive, efficient and know how to get things done. I'm delighted to give Jean and her team ...
Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Great in a crisis
Extraordinary real estate attorney. Calm and competent in moments of crisis. Exceptional understanding of NYC real estate transaction process. Reliable and kind. Has assembled a great supporting team.
Posted by Ed | May 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Outstanding Real Estate legal services from JLC & Associates, Attorneys at Law
I recently utilized the legal services provided by Jean Chou and Nyasha Hines of JLC & Associates to manage the closing associated with the sale of my Manhattan apartment. Jean and Nyasha were great listeners, showed expertise and professionalism in their guidance, responded to every request in unde...
Jean L. Chou's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Jean for a few years now through the NYC legal community. I am very impressed with her people skills and knowledge about real estate law. Jean is always very professional in all communications and has a beautiful office space near Union Square. If you work with Jean, then you are in good hands!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Jean Chou is the kind of attorney you can depend on 100%. We've worked together on several projects and she has always impressed me, and the client, with her hard work, responsiveness, and effectiveness. I know that when Jean picks up a case, it is not only going to get done but it's going to get promptly and it's going to get done right."
"I have had the pleasure of consulting with Ms. Chou on various matters. She is highly knowledgeable in her areas of expertise, responsive to her clients and colleagues and provides legal services with compassion. She is always the first attorney I think of when referring clients who need legal representation for a real estate closing. I highly recommend Ms. Chou!"
"Jean is a highly intelligent, motivated and qualified attorney. She is a consumate professional. Jean also has a congenial personality which allows her to remain accessible to her clients and fellow attorneys. I highly recommend her!"
"Jean is terrific, smart and motivated. She is an up and coming attorney who puts her clients first and has very reasonable fees."
"I fully endorse Ms. Jean Chou. She is 100% dedicated to the interests of her clients, and performs every duty of her job with the utmost professionalism and care."
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Experience
Honors
N/A
Best Advocate Award, New York Law School Moot Court Association
Work Experience
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, TDR Equities, Inc.
2009 - 2010
Associate Attorney, The MacLean Law Firm, P.C.
Associations
New York State Bar Association
New York City Bar Association
New Jersey State Bar Association
New York County Lawyers' Association
Education
N/A
New York Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
Boston University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
Mandarin
Activity
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