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Jimmy C Chong
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OFFICES IN WILMINGTON, DE, PHILADELPHIA, PA & LANSDALE, PA
Jimmy is rated by Super Lawyers and memberships with the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel TOP ONE Percent. He is the founder of the Chong Law Firm and he is licensed to practice law in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and in the District Courts of Washington DC, Delaware and Pennsylvania. He focuses his practice on personal injury and victims rights
Jimmy received his Juris Doctorate from Widener University School of Law. He is also a graduate of Bucknell University receiving a BS in Business and a BA in Economics. He has completed certificate courses with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy andearned his Estate Planning Certificate program through the Graduate Tax Program at Temple University Beasley School of Law.
Jimmy was born and raised in Wilmington, DE to Korean parents and presently lives in Philadelphia, PA. He is very involved with the Korean community in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Delaware and served on the Korean American Census Committee, acted as general counsel for the Korean Crime Prevention Association and is presently general counsel for the Korean American Grocers Association (KAGRO) of Philadelphia. He presently a on the Board of Directors for the Penn Asian Senior Services Inc. in Philadelphia, PA.
Jimmy started his legal career working for a large personal injury law firm specializing in major toxic tort litigation law. During his law school years, he interned at the Camden County Prosecutor's Office, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office and the Delaware Volunteer Legal Services.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-40%
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Delaware for 19 years
State: Delaware
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 19 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 20 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Chong Law Firm PA
2961 Centerville Rd., Ste 350, Wilmington, DE, 19808
Chong Law Firm PC
1845 Walnut St., Ste 1300, Philadelphia, PA, 19103
Chong Law Firm
100 W Main St., Ste 420, Lansdale, PA, 19446
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Posted by Joe | April 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Expert Car Accident Lawyer!
When I had my auto accident, I knew I needed someone to stand up and represent me. With the severity of the crash and injuries I sustained, the medical bills were a nightmare and dealing with the insurance claims seemed impossible. When I met Jimmy, he right away explained the direction we should go ...
Posted by John L. | April 04, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Auto Accident Victim
Jimmy Chong was my lawyer when I was involved in an auto accident where the other driver was at fault, and I suffered back and neck injuries and damage to my vehicle. Jimmy is an experienced personal injury attorney who specializes in auto accidents. Because he has handled many of these types of ca...
Posted by D.I. | February 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Injury Case
Jimmy was exquisite with his legal knowledge about my son's rights and was able to obtain maximum compensation for his injury that occurred at daycare due to negligence. Very professional, communicative, and prompt with proceedings. Ease of access, and attentiveness to detail allowed my wife and I to...
Posted by terry | August 13, 2014 | Business
The Right Choice - great attorney
Mr. Chong is an excellent attorney that really takes the time to go over every detail. I still count on him on business related matters. He has always made time for me and never made me feel like I was taking too much of his time. Very knowledgeable and specific in what the correct procedure or ac...
Posted by Elizabeth | August 05, 2014 | Insurance
Review and Recommendation of Jimmy C. Chong, Esquire
Jimmy Chong represented me in an automobile accident. Mr. Chong quickly resolved the liability issues addressed by the other driver's insurance. He kept me informed throughout the entire process. Not only is he knowledgeable, informative and genuinely concerned but his staff is also kind and responsi...
Jimmy C Chong's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Jimmy is a great guy and an outstanding attorney."
"Mr. Chong is an excellent lawyer who provides his clients with highly personalized service. He also aggressively represents his clients to protect their interests. I give Mr. Chong the highest endorsement."
"Jimmy is a hard working and compassionate lawyer who fights hard for his clients, regardless of social status or income level. I would highly recommend Jimmy to any client of mine."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"Mr. Chong truly cares about his clients and fights for their rights every step of the way. Even though he is extremely busy, he gives back to the community which shows what a great person he is. I strongly endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chong is a very knowledgeable, and passionate effective advocate for his clients.He is well respected in the legal community and knows how to obtain the best possible results for his clients, given the law and the facts and circumstances of their case. He is a credit to the legal profession."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jimmy is an exceptionally capable attorney who zealously advocates for his clients. The better part of his exceptional advocacy skills is his genuine care for what he does and for his clients."
"Jimmy is a smart, caring and trusted lawyer. I highly endorse him!"
"Jimmy is an excellent advocate who draws on his wealth of knowledge and experience to provide superior legal representation for his clients. As a successful businessman and litigator, Jimmy thinks outside the box and has a tremendous "go-getter" approach which he brings to the practice of law. Jimmy is a leader both in his professional and personal life as he strives to provide the best for his clients and community."
"Mr. Chong and I have worked on several estate planning matters together. He is very knowledgeable and a strong advocate for is clients. He is the most serious and intellectual attorney I know who is state of the art in all matters."
"I endorse Jimmy because he is an excellent personal injury lawyer who is very knowledgeable about the subject matter. He is also an excellent supervisor and teacher who helps educate and guide young attorneys so that they can receive their full potential,"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Chong is very intelligent, diligent and is attentive to his clients' needs. He is a strong and zealous advocate."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Superlawyers, Rising Star
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel
2015
Rising Star, Superlawyers
2015
Top Attorney, Global Directory of Who's Who
2014
Rising Star, Rated by Super Lawyers
2014
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
Work Experience
2009 - Present
President, The Chong Law Firm, PA
2006 - 2008
Attorney, Law Offices Of Peter G. Angelos
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, Philadelphia District Attorney's Office
2005 - 2005
Law Clerk, Delaware Volunteer Legal Services
2004 - 2004
Legal Intern, Camden County Prosecutor's Office
2003 - 2006
Law Clerk/Paralegal, Law Offices Of Peter G. Angelos
Associations
2017 - Present
Philadelphia Bar Association
2017 - Present
Montgomery Bar Association
2016 - Present
PASSiBoard of Directors
2016 - Present
National Trial Lawyers AssociationExecutive Committee
2011 - Present
Delaware Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association
2010 - Present
Pennsylvania Association for Justice
2009 - Present
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Pennsylvania
2006 - Present
Delaware State Bar Association
2012 - 2014
Korean American Association of Greater PhilaChairman
2006 - 2008
Philadelphia Bar Association
Education
2012
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
2006
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
Bucknell University
BS - Bachelor of Science, BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Korean
English
Spanish
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