Yu Tong

Yu Tong

Employment and labor Attorney at Oakland, CA

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Great experience from start to end!

Mr. Tong was extremely helpful from the very first call I made to him. He was able to sort out the details of my case and put together a well thought out defense for the claims made against me. Always professional, kept me informed of progress and returned calls promptly. Most importantly, on my day in court, he was a true professional and executed the defense as we discussed. It was well organized and clearly demonstrated the case against me was ill-founded and false. The outcome was in my favor and I have Mr. Tong to thank for that!

Every part of the business process covered.

Vincent helped our ecommerce business by reviewing all of our business contracts and establish a brand identity in the trademarking process. He keeps us very up to date on new retail and tech business policies, and makes many valuable suggestions which helped us avoid some potentially sticky situations. He has advised us on our contracts, employment policies, corporation filings, and trademarking. We are very fortunate to have such reliable and responsible legal support for our business - we can really focus on the creative process when not sidetracked and bogged down by legalese and laws.

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TONG LAW is a full service law firm providing litigation and transactional legal services to individuals and businesses.

No matter too large, no issue too small; at TONG LAW, our approach to problem solving is to harmonize exceptional client representation with practical legal solutions. We handle a multitude of civil matters, and represent both English and Mandarin Chinese speaking clients.

Our primary areas of focus are employment law, entrepreneurial and startup business law, immigration law, and trademark and copyright law.

Consistent with our commitment to running a green business, we are proud to operate as a technology-driven, paperless office. Our web hosting is 100% wind powered, we utilize webcam video conferencing, and we recycle and use environmentally friendly products.

Conveniently located in the historic Tribune Tower in beautiful Downtown Oakland, California, TONG LAW is easily accessible by various modes of eco-friendly transportation such as BART, bus, or bike.

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Licensed for 12 years

State CA

Status Active

Acquired 2010

Updated 12/05/2022

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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TONG LAW

1999 Harrison Street

18th Floor

Oakland, CA, 94612

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Posted by Judson | February 6, 2014

Great experience from start to end!

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Posted by Dirtyfaceangels | November 6, 2013

Every part of the business process covered.

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Posted by anonymous | November 4, 2013

Vincent Tong is excellent at what he does!

Throughout the process of dealing with my previous employer appealing my unemployment benefits, Vincent was very reassuring of my success in this matter. He was able to obtain documentation from my previous employer stating that they had provided false information and fraudulent documents to the EDD. The EDD quickly dropped the appeal. In the end my previous employer paid my legal fees as well. I would highly recommend having Vincent on your side!

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Posted by Lara | October 31, 2013

Helpful business consulting!

Mr. Tong was very helpful with my inquiries and research about starting my business. He provided very useful information regarding contracts, business partnerships, and commercial real estate. He's very knowledgeable and was responsive to all of my questions. In the rare cases that he didn't know something off of the top of his head, he researched and got back to me quickly. Mr. Tong is pleasant to work with and I would definitely recommend him to others.

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Posted by Lake Merritt Dental | October 31, 2013

Quick and thorough services for my business needs!

We found ourselves in a bind when a telecommunications business we were contracted to did not deliver on their promises. We were faced with very unreasonable demands and exorbitant hidden fees - all in all a huge headache. Vincent was able to diffuse the situation by corresponding with the company on our behalf and cut off our contract without having to take further legal actions. His ability to negotiate and reason with the other party ultimately saved us a lot of money and time. We are very happy to have this issue resolved so swiftly and professionally, and would definitely reach out to Vincent again for our future needs.

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Posted by anonymous | October 30, 2013

Looking for an Attorney to be there for you?

Vincent reviewed the issues and we talked about what could be done. By that time, the person in charge decided to handle issues and so I didn't need my attorney to do more, but know I can call on him should the need arise.

Posted by anonymous | October 9, 2013

Excellent preparation, coaching & organization!

In every respect Mr. Tong proved to be well prepared - had done his homework about the details of my particular case - understanding the laws involved as well as "psychological profile" related to what I and the other party had experienced. In the end Mr. Tong aided me with the result of being successful in getting a full RO (restraining order) against the other party. Mr. Tong even recommended me carrying out homework in preparation for my case which I completed even though it was not pleasant. This was invaluable since I was looking back at several years of incidents and needed to bring up as much details as I possibly could. Mr. Tong was specific in coaching me in a logical way on what would be helpful to my case and what would not while encouraging me to be as specific as possible in my account when I would testify. I unreservedly recommend Mr. Tong to clients looking for legal representation!

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Posted by Peter | September 26, 2013

Detail Oriented

I was introduced to Vincent by another attorney friend of mine, because of his expertise in business law. Being my first time involved in a lawsuit and Vincent has guided me through and helped me understand the process. He is very thorough and detail oriented. He is committed to providing his clients with the best representation possible. Vincent's belief in my case has helped me immensely in this process.

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

Attorney and Counselor at Law
TONG LAW
2011 - Present

Law Clerk
The Veen Firm, PC
2009 - 2011

Trial Fellow
San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
2009 - 2009

Judicial Intern
Superior Court of San Francisco
2008 - 2008

Law Clerk
Consumers Union
2008 - 2008

Community Organizer
Center for Media Justice
2003 - 2007

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Education

Santa Clara University School of Law
Juris Doctor
2010

Oberlin College
Bachelor of Arts
2003

Legal Cases

EDD Unemployment Insurance Appeal
Appeal won

Associations

Alameda County Bar Association
President - Board of Directors
2021 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association
Executive Board Member
2015 - Present

Asian American Bar Association
Newsletter Committee Member
2013 - Present

Earl Warren American Inn of Court
Associate Member
2013 - Present

California Lawyers for the Arts
Referral Attorney
2012 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
2012 - Present

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Languages Spoken

Mandarin

English

Honors and Awards

Distinguished Service Award - New Attorney
Alameda County Bar Association
2016

Rising Star
Super Lawyers
2015

Pro Bono Recognition Award
Santa Clara University School of Law
2010

Best Oral Argument
Trial Advocacy - Santa Clara University School of Law
2008

Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights Scholarship
Santa Clara University School of Law
2007

Arts and Leadership Scholarship
Oberlin College
1999

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Publications

Asian American Bar Association
Profile on Vince Chhabria
2014

Speaking Engagements

Legally Asian
Private Law Practice
2014

Attorney endorsements

Received (14)

Given (9)

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Adam Carlson

Employment and labor Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have gotten to know Vincent Tong as a highly reputable, well-known and well-liked attorney in the Bay Area legal community. He is extremely knowledgeable. I have appreciated the consultations I've had with him when a case or client I'm representing has an overlapping issue involving employment/labor."

Joan Herrington

Employment and labor Attorney | May 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Tong is a skilled and passionate advocate on behalf of his clients. I have referred potential clients to him in the past, and will continue to do so."

Ian Van Leer

Employment and labor Attorney | Apr 02
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Alice Cheng

Employment and labor Attorney | Feb 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Vince is an intelligent, hard-working, and well-spoken go-getter. I've had the pleasure of working on a number of different projects with Vince. I noted firsthand how dedicated he is to anything he has devoted his time to. I know that this is the same can-do attitude that he uses everyday in his practice."

Michael Makdisi

Unknown Attorney | Sep 03
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michelle Jun

Federal regulation Attorney | Mar 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've had the pleasure of working with Vince and have come to know him as an incredibly compassionate and dedicated attorney. He is both extremely smart and extremely personable, oftentimes a rare combination to find in an individual."

Sally Elkington

General practice Attorney | Dec 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Tina Tran

Unknown Attorney | Dec 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Jo-Anna Nieves

Employment and labor Attorney | Nov 19
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Tong is a diligent, focused, knowledgeable and personable attorney who holds leadership positions and actively participates in the legal community. I endorse this lawyer."

April Seo

Unknown Attorney | Nov 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked and consulted with Mr. Tong on various matters over the years. In my experience, Mr. Tong has always been thorough and pragmatic in his approach. I find Mr. Tong to be an effective advocate and a great colleague. I endorse this lawyer."

Jordan Ciliberto

Employment and labor Attorney | Nov 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"In all of my interactions with Mr. Tong he has proved to be a highly qualified attorney who is responsive and an effective advocate for his clients."

Neville Fernandes

Employment and labor Attorney | Nov 01
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Tong is an experienced and very knowledgeable employment lawyer. I endorse this lawyer."

Christian Lassen

Unknown Attorney | Sep 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

David Reagan

Employment and labor Attorney | Sep 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Tong for a number of years. His knowledge of employment law is extensive and he is a strong advocate for his clients. Moreover, Mr. Tong is professional, ethical, and has a strong presence in the local community. Whenever I need to make a referral for an employment law issue, Mr. Tong is my first and only choice."

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