Kenneth Wonsup Chung

Kenneth Wonsup Chung

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Business Lawyer at Irvine, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Employment & Labor, Real Estate

38 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Business litigation and transactions.

32 years

40%
Employment and Labor 30%

Wage and hour, wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment claims.

32 years

30%
Real Estate 30%

Real estate litigation and transactions, Non-Disclosure claims, Breach of Purchase Agreement and Lease Claims.

32 years

30%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 375-575 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Chung & Reynolds, P.C.

38 Corporate Park, Irvine, CA, 92606

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Kenneth Wonsup Chung's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Bryan | May 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Litigation

Great attorney - highly recommended!!

Kenneth Chung is an outstanding attorney and I would highly recommend him. The first time I spoke to Kenneth Chung was over the phone. I was greeted with the utmost courtesy, care, and attention. He was very patient as he listened to me, asking clarifying questions to really understand my problem. ... He showed interest in my case and spent almost an hour with me on the phone. I've spoken to a couple attorneys before him and they wouldn't give me the time of day. Kenneth is the opposite! I can tell right away he was not about money. He genuinely wanted to help me and guided me through how the case and process would go if we pursued litigation. He was extremely knowledgeable about the law and made me feel so comfortable within the first 15 minutes of talking to him. Because of this, I hired Kenneth to help me with my case. I came into his office and sat with him for over an hour as we discussed my case in more detail. Kenneth actively took notes. Throughout the case, Kenneth was highly responsive, answering emails almost immediately. His attitude did not change from before and after I signed on with his services, which is a fear of many consumers (people being nice to sell their business and change after you commit). Kenneth continued to display professionalism, care, and attention throughout the case. He treated my case with urgency, much quicker response times than I expected. His email communication are so well written, descriptive at every step, and contained all the needed information (including attachments) for me to review. At a pivotal time in the case, Kenneth was very transparent with the challenges I would face if we kept going. He is the most HONEST attorney I've even seen. Often times, you hear stories about crooked or money hungry lawyers. I can assure you Kenneth is NOT one of them. He was there to help me and I had 100% trust in him. He never pushed or rushed me to make a decision and have always provided me pros and cons of each option I may take, giving me full understanding of the cost, benefits, and consequences of each path. When the case was over, any unused portion of the retainer fee was refunded to me immediately. I can't say enough about genuine and friendly Kenneth is. Such a professional guy and a great person to work with. Again, Kenneth is not about money but helping people. He didn't charge me some of the time he spent helping me which was huge! I recommend Kenneth Chung to anyone seeking help. You can trust him. He is a good guy and will take care of you. You won't be disappointed. I'll use him again when I need legal advice and would recommend him to all my friends and family.

Posted by Timothy Cabebe | May 10, 2017 | Lawsuits & Disputes

A true principal!

Mr. Chung is one of the finest attorneys you will find. I was in a position to lose hundreds of thousands of dollars. I had talked to three other attorneys before talking with Mr. Chung. One of the other attorneys told me I could win my case, however, I was in a defensive position. Mr. Chung and I ha...d a very well paced conversation about my case. At one point during our talk he felt I needed a more elaborate explanation of a pertinent point he was explaining to me. He politely paused our progress in the talk, and explained in more detail his concern. As it turns I could pursue my case from a positive position rather than defensive. What a huge thing for me! He knows what the opposition will be using against you and can consult you as to the correct approach in your concern. I totally recommend this man to all entities, small or single like me, you will have comfort knowing he is there for you. If you read this, give him a call. You will be happy you did!

Posted by anonymous | March 24, 2015 | Real Estate

Outstanding attorney!

I called Mr. Kenneth Chung on a Monday- I was pleasantly surprised that he took the time to listen to my problem for almost half an hour. My initial impression of him was that he was attentive and extremely knowledgeable. I then made an appointment to meet with him the following day. I brought the ne...cessary documents and gave him a detailed account of the matter at hand. He was just as attentive in person- he listened and asked questions to get a clear understanding of the problem. His expertise in real estate, business, and the law was abundantly clear. He evaluated the facts and told us that the first thing was to send a letter to the opposing parties, and then informed us of the possible results we could expect. Imagine my utter surprise and astonishment when he emailed me a draft of the letter the very next day - a comprehensive, detailed, eloquent and strongly worded 9 page letter demanding termination of the contract, to be acknowledged and replied within 7 days. That same day I emailed him a few times, to which he responded promptly to each inquiry. On the 7th day I received an email of the termination agreement from Mr. Chung, which the opposing parties had signed. The huge burden had been lifted thanks to Mr. Chung, and we couldn't be more satisfied with the results. From the beginning, he listened and effectively assessed the situation. He charged me a more than fair flat rate, and we didn't incur any additional charges. If you're looking for a trustworthy, efficient, diligent, and knowledgeable attorney, I would highly recommend, without hesitation, Mr. Kenneth Chung. As an added bonus, he's fluent in Korean. I'm not one to write reviews, and as a matter of fact this is my first time ever posting a review, but I thought that this merits one. If I could give Kenneth Chung more than 5 stars, I absolutely would!

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Kenneth Wonsup Chung's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tyler Kring

Business lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Samantha Smith

Real estate lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Spainhour

Real estate lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Suzanne Rehmani

Business lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse Ken Chung on business, litigation, real estate and corporate transactional matters. His knowledge on corporate, real estate and business transactional matters is impeccable. He is also a smart and aggressive litigator. Most importantly, he is conscientious of his clients needs, means and goals. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Ken Chung."

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Allyson Thompson

Business lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"I strongly endorse this lawyer."

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Laura Hess

Business lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Ken for over ten years. Ken has been a mentor to me. I have the highest respect for him and would recommend him without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

2026 Southern California Superlawyers, Thomson Reuters

2026

2026 Top Attorneys in Southern California, Orange Coast Magazine

2025

2025 Southern California Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2025

2025 Top Attorneys in Southern California, American Registry

2024

2024 Southern California Superlawyers, Thomson Reuters

2024

2024 Top Attorneys in Southern California, American Registry

2023

2023 Top Attorneys in Southern California, American Registry

2023

2023 Southern California Superlawyers, Thomson Reuters

2022

2022 Top Attorneys of Orange County, The American Registry

2022

2022 Top Attorneys in Southern California, The American Registry

2022

2022 Southern California Superlawyers, Thompson Reuters

2021

2021 Top Rated Lawyer, Avvo.com

2021

2021 Southern California Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

2020

Top Rated Lawyer 2020, Avvo.com

2020

America's Most Honored Lawyers 2020, American Registry

2020

2020 Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2020

2020 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2019

2019 Top Attorneys In Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2019

2019 Top Attorneys, Orange Coast Magazine

2019

2019 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuter

2018

2019 Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis

2018

Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2018

Top Attorneys in Orange County, Orange Coast Magazine

2018

2018 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2018

2018 Who's Who in the World, Marquis

2017

2017 Top Attorneys in Southern California, Los Angeles Magazine

2017

2017 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2016

2016 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2016

2016 Top Attorneys in Orange County, Orange Coast Magazine

2015

2015 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2015

2015 Global Awards - Labor & Employment, Corporate Live Wire

2014

2014 Orange County Top Attorneys (Employment - Management), OC Register / OC Metro

2014

2014 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2013

2013 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2013

2013 Top Attorneys In Orange County, Orange Coast Magazine

2012

2012 Top Attorneys In Orange County (Real Estate), OC Metro

2012

2012 Southern California Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters

2011

2011 Southern California Super Lawyers, Thomson Reuters

1992

Law Review, USF School of Law

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Managing Partner, Chung & Reynolds, P.C.

1986 - Present

Broker, Best West Realty

1993 - 2025

Sr. Partner, Kring & Chung, LLP

Associations

2013 - Present

Irvine Valley College

Advisory Board Member - Paralegal Program

2005 - Present

Orange County Korean American Bar Association

Board of Director

2000 - Present

Pacific West Association of Realtors

Member

1993 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

Member

1986 - Present

California Association of Realtors

Realtor

2006 - 2006

Orange County Korean American Bar Association

President

2005 - 2005

Orange County Korean American Bar Association

Co-Founder

Education

1993

U of San Francisco SOL

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

University of California - Berkeley

undergraduate

Speaking Engagements

2015

Annual Flame Broiler Franchise Conference

Employment and ADA Compliance

2011

Various Real Estate Companies

Real Estate Transaction Issues

2010

UCI Korea Law Center

Korean American Legal Issues

2007

OC KABA 2nd Annual Community Law School

Lease Transaction Issues

2007

Annual Harassment Compliance Training

Employment Harassment Compliance Training

2006

OC KABA 1st Annual Community Law School

Real Estate Purchase Transactions

2005

S.C.O.R.E. Seminars

Business Formations

2003

Korean Investor Trade Association

Secured Transactions

2002

Korean American Federation

Effectively Negotiating Commercial Leases

Publications

2016

Kring & Chung Website What is "Cumis Counsel" and Do I Need One?

2000

Orange County Business Journal The End of the Cyber Squatting Goldrush

Languages

Korean

English

Activity

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