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 1 - 5 of 26 reviews | Communication Style

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...ion, always with a focus on saving time and money. Jean genuinely cares about her clients’ best interests, and her guidance reflects both deep legal knowledge and a practical approach. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a lawyer who is not only skilled but also truly invested in achieving efficient and effective outcomes.

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 ...crisp and concise explanations with advice was always noted and appreciated.

Posted by Justin | February 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Professional service, great team!

Jean and her team helped me purchase my first condo, and I have no regrets in my decision to hire them! I worked specifically with Ben and Liz. They were very communicative and helpful in navigating the homebuying process, including dealing with all the other parties involved (the bank and the sponso...r whom we purchased the unit from). Definitely would recommend them to first time buyers.

Posted by Alex | February 03, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent experience

Jean was hired for a closing on a condo in NYC. This engagement was multi-year and was my first new condo development purchase. Jean is highly efficient at what she does and her follow-up is second to none, evidenced in her communication with the sponsor and other stakeholders. Additionally, Jean was... very patient in explaining to me all the nuances of the closing and answering any questions i had. She has left a fantastic impression with me and will be my first call for any future real estate deals. Additionally, I would like to call out her team, highly professional and very prompt and professional. Highly Recommend!

Posted by Lily | July 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Excellent service throughout the entire process

Jean, Alison and her team were exceptional in helping us with our Condo purchase. Throughout the entire process, they responded to all our numerous questions very quickly and thoroughly and were very patient in explaining the numerous legalities surrounding our contract (we asked some pretty dumb qu...estions). Furthermore, they were very proactive in staying in contact with all parties involved, seamlessly communicating with our real estate agent, various lenders, and the sellers and seller's attorneys, which was no easy feat. Because our property was a bit harder to find financing for, we had to work with multiple lenders, all of whom asked Jean and her office for A TON of paperwork. Jean and her team responded to all the inquiries from all the lenders and went above and beyond in providing them with documents they asked for (including sending the offering plan, which is a few hundred pages!). We also reached some snags in obtaining financing and they were able to work with the seller to extend our closing date so that we did not lose the property. They kept us updated throughout the whole process and we were never in the dark about where something stood.

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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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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

Activity

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