Stephen C L Chong

Stephen C L Chong

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 43 years

Real estate Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Corporate & Incorporation, Estate Planning, Wills & Living Wills

225 E. Robinson Street, Suite 600, Orlando, FL

About Stephen

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Real Estate 40%

purchase, sale and closing of commercial and residential real estate; leasing

44 years

40%
Corporate and Incorporation 30%

creation and structuring of corporate entities, review and drafting agreements

44 years

30%
Estate Planning 15%

analysis of tax implications of wealth transfers

44 years

15%
Wills and Living Wills 15%

drafting of Wills and Trusts, trust and probate administration

44 years

15%

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 43 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1982

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Mateer & Harbert, P.A.

225 E. Robinson Street, Suite 600, Orlando, FL, 32801

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Stephen C L Chong's Reviews

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5 Client Reviews

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Posted by Suzanne Braznell | October 28, 2009 | Estate Planning

Stephen Chong

Stephen was recommended to me by Russ Divine. My family was in need of a local legal assistance at a time of a serious health issue. Stephen was able to see us immediately and assist with the execution of many legal documents. Without knowing us very long, he made us feel very comfortable and expl...ained everything we were signing thoroughly. I have since contacted Mr. Chong on other legal issues and he has been extremely responsive and informative. He makes the legal world an easier place to navigate to those of us who are not familiar with the many aspects of family trust and other.

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Stephen C L Chong's Lawyer Endorsements

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Thomas Marks

Real estate lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Steve for over 25 years. We were partners at a law firm many years ago and I still consider him a friend to this day. I believe he is a competent and excellent attorney. It is always a pleasure to refer clients to him and I endorse him without reservation."

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Sunny Lim Hillary

Real estate lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I send clients to Steve for real estate and probate matters because he is very knowledgeable in these areas."

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Nishad Khan

Real estate lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have always admired Steve on both a professional and personal level. He has always been pleasant to work with and I am impressed with his knowledge of real estate law, but also his commitment to education. I endorse Steve Chong."

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Ronald Sims

Probate lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer.I endorse this lawyer. I have known Steve for many years, and discussed many legal issues with him. He is knowledgeable, wise, ethical, and dependable in estates and real estate, where I dealt with him mostly."

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Stephen Milbrath

Contracts and agreements lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. i have worked with Steve Chong and i have sent clients to him and the experience has always been great. He is very knowledgeable in contracts and real estate law and negotiations and works efficiently for his clients. He also has a great deal of common sense and good character."

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Larry Studer

Real estate lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Stephen C. L. Chong, Esquire, for ten years or more and have found him to be knowledgable and to have good judgment. I have referred clients to him and have asked his advice on different matters. His advice is valued, as it sensible and reflects knowledge of the law. I have found him to be conscientious and reliable and I learn from him when we have discussions about the law."

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Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Certified Kingdom Advisor, Kingdom Advisors

2017

AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2016

Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

1994

Board Certified Real Estate Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Partner, Mateer & Harbert, PA

2009 - 2012

Partner, Arnold, Matheny & Eagan, PA

Associations

2015 - Present

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

Member

1982 - Present

Christian Legal Society

Member

1982 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

2011 - 2013

Greater Orlando Asian American Bar Association

Director

2010 - 2011

Central Florida Real Estate Attorneys Council

President

Education

1982

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1979

Calvin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2016

Estate, Guardianship and Trust Committee Meeting

Real Estate Potpourri

2016

2016 Real Estate Law Summit

Probate and the Transfer of Real Property

2015

The Probate Process from Start to Finish

Final Accounting and Closing the Estate

2015

Ocala Marion County Association of Realtors Meeting

Taking Title: Options and Implications for Foreign Investors

2015

Christian Legal Society National Conference

Estate Planning for Christian Clients

2013

Christian Legal Society National Conference

Analysis of a Business Acquisition

2013

2013 Real Estate Law Symposium

What to do about Entities in Real Estate Transactions

2012

2012 Real Estate Law Symposium

Like Everything Else, the Old Has Become New Again, Alternatives to Traditional Financing

2011

Orlando Regional Realtor Association Meeting

Questions and Answers on the Mortgage Assistance Relief Services Rule

Languages

English

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