Jean L. Chou

Jean L. Chou

5.0
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 16 years

Real estate Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Contracts & Agreements

200 Park Avenue South, Suite 1616, New York, NY

About Jean

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Real Estate 80%

16 years | 3,000 cases

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-700 per hour

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 16 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2010

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Jersey for 16 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2009

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

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

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

97 Client Reviews

Showing 31 - 35 of 43 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Becky | March 01, 2013 | Residential

Highly recommended for professionalism, going above and beyond, and trust

Jean L Chou is a consummate professional who is prepared, knowledgeable, and most importantly, trustworthy. I found Jean through a friend recommendation and as a first-time homebuyer in NYC (I have purchased in other states), I wasn't clear on the process. Jean not only answered my questions, but t...ook me through the entire process to help me understand the nature of the transaction between buyer, seller, co-op board, financial institution, broker, and lawyers on all sides. Whenever I had any question, she always sought the answer, even when it wasn't directly related to the transaction. For example, my previous landlord was illegally withholding my deposit, and she took the time to explain what recourse I might have. I would highly recommend her to anyone, particularly first time buyers.

Posted by Michelle | February 04, 2013 | Residential

Smooth real estate transaction

Jean represented me on a residential real estate purchase. There was a purchase/leaseback component which added some complexity to the transaction. Jean handled the entire transaction with a very high level of competence & professionalism. She was thorough in her research and patient with her exp...lanations of legal nuances and concepts. Most importantly, she was reliable, trusthworthy, and provided legal advice in a very well-considered, thoughtful manner. I work in financial services & have interacted with many attorneys through the course of my career. Jean would rank among the best of them.

Posted by Christina | January 31, 2013 | Business

You're in great hands

Ms. Chou provides an unparalleled service.. She is trustworthy, efficient and very well organized. I hired her to establish my 2nd business as an LLC, and she made the process so easy and seamless for me. I didn't have to worry about a thing. In addition to this, she manages all my legal needs inclu...ding very intricate construction and design contracts. Her office is very well located in a wonderful building. She is an absolute pleasure to work with.

Posted by David | January 08, 2013 | Real Estate

Detail attentive and helpful Real Estate Lawyer

I worked with Jean for completing a short selling in Westchester, NY. This is normally a daunting task and I'm glad Jean was there. She is very detail oriented and responded to my every question even during Hurricane Sandy when electricity failed in her office.

Posted by James | December 11, 2012 | Residential

A Painful Process Made Less Painful

My wife and I recently purchased a condo after a year + in the market, several duds, and many poor experiences with brokers and lawyers. We were referred to Jean to help us navigate the closing process, and she was a breath of fresh air. She was very responsive, took the time to explain things clea...rly, and was friendly. During the final stretch, when timing was crucial, she went the extra mile to help push the process along amidst several obstacles. I would recommend her to anyone as a trustworthy attorney.

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Jean L. Chou's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cari Rincker

Real estate lawyer | Jun 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Rachel Einbund

Business lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Antonelli

Real estate lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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."

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Jennifer Rozen

Real estate lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"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!"

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Renee Tello

Real estate lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Ian MacLean

Real estate lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jean is terrific, smart and motivated. She is an up and coming attorney who puts her clients first and has very reasonable fees."

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Moumita Rahman

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Jennifer Rozen

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

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

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