$ 250-450 per hour
Ching K Chiao
About Ching
Biography
As one of the firm’s founding attorneys, Ching K. Chiao is a respected and prominent member of the Southern California Real Estate and Business Law community. Mr. Chiao represents various individuals and businesses, including major real estate developers in the Greater Los Angeles Area with portfolios in excess of $500,000,000. His representation includes notable deals with Home Depot, Office Depot, Food-4-Less, Rite Aid, Ross Dress-for-Less, JC Penny’s, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, Foot Locker, Gymboree, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, MetroPCS, and many more.
Mr. Chiao prides himself on delivering exceptional results in a cost-effective manner. Companies who utilize Mr. Chiao’s talents as in-house counsel continually report substantial cost savings and improved efficiency in operations, management, and litigation. His ability to be aggressive and creative while arriving at win-win scenario for all involved is the monument of the firm’s success.
Mr. Chiao is currently involved with the City of Arcadia's Planning Commission, and serving as the Planning Commission's Chairman. He has also been a guest speaker for the Arcadia Association of REALTORS for previous foreign investors workshops.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Real Estate
75%
20 years
Business
25%
20 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
25%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 19 years
State: California
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
CHIAO & WU, LLP
600 S. Lake Avenue, Suite 405, Pasadena, CA, 91106-3955
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Ching K Chiao's Reviews
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Posted by Joe | April 17, 2015
Knowledgeable and trustworthy
Ching has helped my parents with real estate matters, and I cannot speak enough of his professionalism, knowledge and comfort that he provided to my parents. He was very patient in answering a lot of questions and he made sure that my elderly parents understood his explanations. His experience spea...
Ching K Chiao's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ching for a number of years, and I have come to know his excellent legal skills, philosophy of putting the clients' interests as a top priority and integrity. Ching has helped my clients with real estate and business matters. His knowledge, experience and confidence are second to none. I am very confident in his legal skills and fair billing, and I have not hesitated in entrusting my clients in his hands. I have even referred my family to him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ching is an excellent lawyer. I have worked with Ching on many cases and he has demonstrated great analytical skills, writing skills, and has a very professional demeanor and presentation. Ching is also very knowledgeable of the law and in the areas he practices. I endorse Ching and would recommend him to anyone interested in retaining his law firm's services."
"Ching is a tough lawyer. I've seen him work up a personal injury defense case and then he went to trial and won a defense verdict for his client."
Justin Strassburg
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2014
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2013
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2012
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2011
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2010
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
2009
Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine
Work Experience
2010 - Present
Planning Commissioner, City of Arcadia
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, CHIAO & WU, LLP
2004 - 2009
General Counsel and Executive Director, Fred Leeds Properties
Associations
2015 - Present
City of ArcadiaChairman of the Planning Commission
2010 - Present
City of ArcadiaPlanning Commissioner
2012 - 2013
City of ArcadiaChairman of Modification Committee
2012 - 2013
City of ArcadiaChairman of the Planning Commission
2012 - 2013
Le TipVice President
2011 - 2012
City of ArcadiaVice Chairman of the Planning Commission
2009 - 2012
Pasadena Bar AssociationMember
2009 - 2012
Le TipMember
2009 - 2012
Arcadia Chamber of CommerceMember
2009 - 2012
San Marino Chamber of CommerceMember
2006 - 2008
Young Lawyers ClubMember
2006 - 2012
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
Education
2004
Southwestern University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of California - Irvine
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Investing in the United States: A Roadmap for Inquiring Minds
Real Estate and Investing
2015
Commercial and Global Networking and Education Session
Real Estate and Investing
Publications
2013
World Journal
Cellular Towers: A Landlord's Golden Goose
Languages
Mandarin
English
Activity
Legal Answers