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 Alice | May 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Business

Phenomenal Attorney - MUST HIRE!

Kenneth Chung is UNDENIABLY THE BEST, and I highly recommend him without reservation! He is not only knowledgeable, reliable, trustworthy, honest, and strategically savvy, but his unwavering dedication to always serving in the best interest of his clients is one of many key attributes that distingui...shes him from any other attorneys. Our family has engaged Ken’s services for a few years on various challenging and rather complex business matters that other attorneys were either reluctant to tackle or did not know how to approach. Each time, he has successfully guided us through incredibly stressful situation with finesse and support. When I initially searched for the right corporate attorney to handle our case, it took months to comb through the entire state of California (not an exaggeration) to speak directly with attorneys who had the expertise to navigate through a maze of issues involved. I was specifically looking for an attorney possessing keen problem-solving proficiency and sharp critical thinking and analytical skills to methodically maneuver to correct problems created by another professional. Unlike other attorneys, Ken spent almost one hour over a phone call, patiently listening to the facts of the case and asking a series of questions to fully understand the scope of the issues. He then carefully explained in detail as to what steps will be required and the approaches considered in reaching the best outcome. He even went far as to identify the pros and cons of each step, along with potential consequence of each step. Before that conversation ended, I was confident that I finally found an exceptional attorney. Once I retained his service, Ken meticulously and impeccably prepared all necessary documents in a short duration. As a result, I was able to persuade the Los Angeles County Assessment Appeal Board to reverse the County’s decision of reappraisal two years later, despite Los Angeles County’s notorious reputation of rarely reversing decisions. Among many other cases that Ken helped us was one in particular that stands out to exemplify the type of attorney Ken truly is. My dad was unexpectedly diagnosed with terminal illness with short life expectancy, which was a shock to our family. After receiving this devastating prognosis, my dad desperately wanted to resolve an ongoing partnership disagreement before his passing, which he has been working on for years to no avail. When I relayed this to Ken, Ken sacrificed his weekend hours to immediately prepare a forceful and impactful demand letter and swiftly worked with us to brainstorm and formulate strategies to meet the limited time constraint in reaching a resolution. Ken also made himself readily available to promptly respond to frequent calls and e-mails. During the course of this period, my dad faced a few critical incidents while being hospitalized. Yet he fought through each time, and whenever he recovered from those incidents, he said that he was determined to see this matter resolved before he dies. About a month after Ken began working on this case, he was able to reach a settlement in my dad’s favor to avoid litigation. Several days later, my dad was able to pass away peacefully; and for that, I am eternally grateful to Ken. My memories of my dad toward the end of his life in the hospital are excruciating painful, but I will always treasure how ecstatic he was when he found out that his last wish was fulfilled. Not only did Ken successfully deliver a favorable result, he gifted our family with a positive memory of my dad with a huge smile and overflowing joy during our darkest period. With so many attorneys out there, trying to find an excellent one can be quite challenging and frustrating. But I can wholeheartedly vouch for Ken as being phenomenal, and this is the reason that we continue to engage him whenever needs arise.

Posted by Max | June 03, 2016

Kenneth Chung of Kring & Chung Attorneys, LLP

Mr. Kenneth Chung was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable! He truly cared about the situation I was in and did not count every minute but was concerned about a positive outcome rather than billing. Not to mention, he really understood the legal issues relating the problem I was facing and helpe...d me successfully navigate through some difficult waters. Responsive, knowledgeable and reasonable rates are among his qualities. I'll keep his contact information handy!

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!

Posted by anonymous | April 24, 2012 | Contracts & Agreements

I would highly recommend Mr. Chung.

My company hired Mr. Chung to handle a very significant contract lawsuit against our company. I was very impressed with his legal knowledge, aggressiveness and professionalism. Mr. Chung worked very hard in obtaining a great result for our company. I would strongly recommend Mr. Chung and his law f...irm to anyone who is looking for an excellent attorney.

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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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