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Yu Tong

also known as Vincent Tong
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  • Oakland, CA
  • Licensed for 9 years
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About Yu

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.

Practice areas

Trademark applicationBusinessEmployment and labor
  1. Employment and labor: 70%

  2. Business: 20%

  3. Trademark application: 10%

Languages spoken

Mandarin, English

Photos and videos

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Contact

409 Thirteenth Street
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TONG LAW

409 Thirteenth Street
Suite 900
Oakland, CA, 94612

Resume

License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
CAActive201007/28/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
Avvo Contributions
Legal answers53
Legal guides0
Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Distinguished Service Award - New AttorneyAlameda County Bar Association2016
Rising StarSuper Lawyers2015
Pro Bono Recognition AwardSanta Clara University School of Law2010
Best Oral ArgumentTrial Advocacy - Santa Clara University School of Law2008
Thurgood Marshall Civil Rights ScholarshipSanta Clara University School of Law2007
Arts and Leadership ScholarshipOberlin College1999
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Attorney and Counselor at LawTONG LAW2011 - Present
Law ClerkThe Veen Firm, PC2009 - 2011
Trial FellowSan Francisco Trial Lawyers Association2009 - 2009
Judicial InternSuperior Court of San Francisco2008 - 2008
Law ClerkConsumers Union2008 - 2008
Community OrganizerCenter for Media Justice2003 - 2007
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Alameda County Bar AssociationChair of the Barristers Executive Committee2013 - Present
Asian American Bar AssociationNewsletter Committee Member2013 - Present
Earl Warren American Inn of CourtAssociate Member2013 - Present
California Lawyers for the ArtsReferral Attorney2012 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member2012 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember2012 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Asian American Bar AssociationProfile on Vince Chhabria2014
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Santa Clara University School of LawJuris Doctor2010
Oberlin CollegeBachelor of Arts2003
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
Legally AsianPrivate Law Practice2014
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
EDD Unemployment Insurance AppealAppeal won

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Great experience from start to end!

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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.

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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.

Vincent Tong is excellent at what he does!

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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!

Helpful business consulting!

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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.

Quick and thorough services for my business needs!

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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.

Looking for an Attorney to be there for you?

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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.

Excellent preparation, coaching & organization!

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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!

Detail Oriented

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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.

Attorney endorsements

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Adam Carlson, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 27, 2019
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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 on May 12, 2015
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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, Family Attorney on Apr 2, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.

Alice Cheng, Child custody Attorney on Feb 19, 2015
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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

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Michelle Jun, Business Attorney on Mar 6, 2014
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, Bankruptcy and debt Attorney on Dec 24, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Tina Tran, Divorce and separation Attorney on Dec 10, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.

Jo-Anna Nieves, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2013
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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, Family Attorney on Nov 18, 2013
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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, Estate planning Attorney on Nov 12, 2013
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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 on Nov 1, 2013
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Mr. Tong is an experienced and very knowledgeable employment lawyer. I endorse this lawyer.

Christian Lassen, Life insurance Attorney on Sep 24, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

David Reagan, Expungement Attorney on Sep 18, 2013
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.