Business Details
Business & Real Estate Lawyers in Glendale, CA
At Chuck & Tsoong, our attorneys combine decades of legal expertise to deliver strategic representation in complex real estate and business matters. Founded on principles of excellence, integrity, and efficiency, we serve clients across California and nationally, specializing in high-stakes transactions, litigation, and corporate governance. Our practice areas include real estate development, banking and finance, commercial contracts, and business entity formation, with a focus on protecting client interests through meticulous legal counsel. We prioritize direct access to senior partners, ensuring personalized service and tailored solutions for corporations, startups, and individuals.Our track record of successful case outcomes and large-scale transactions, including multimillion-dollar loan closings and precedent-setting litigation, underscores our commitment to achieving results. Located in Glendale, we leverage our deep understanding of California law and national regulatory frameworks to provide cost-effective, proactive legal strategies. Our teams experience in both transactional work and courtroom advocacy positions us to navigate clients through the full lifecycle of legal challenges, from contract negotiations to dispute resolution. We maintain a client-centric approach, emphasizing transparency, responsiveness, and ethical standards in every engagement.
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Banking & Finance
Commercial Litigation
Entity Formation
Real Estate Litigation
Highlights and features
- Our attorneys have decades of experience in complex real estate and business law.
- We provide direct access to senior partners for personalized legal strategies.
- We handle high-stakes transactions and litigation with a proven track record.
- Our practice areas include banking, finance, and nationwide commercial disputes.
- We deliver efficient, cost-effective solutions for corporations and startups.
What people say
12 million award
Efficient results
Experienced attorneys
Strong track record
Direct partner access
Services
Real Estate Transactions
Our firm specializes in real estate purchase, sale, and financing transactions, including joint ventures, preferred equity investments, and 1031 exchanges. We advise clients on zoning, title insurance, and development agreements. Our expertise ensures smooth closings for commercial and residential properties across California.
Commercial Litigation
We represent clients in commercial litigation involving contracts, fraud, and business torts. Our attorneys handle complex cases, including toxic tort claims, mortgage repurchase disputes, and multimillion-dollar environmental subrogation cases, delivering favorable verdicts and settlements.
Banking & Finance
Our banking practice covers secured lending, asset-based loans, and mortgage loan repurchases. We counsel financial institutions and borrowers on regulatory compliance, loan workouts, and documentation, including a $50 million collateralized loan closing for a regional bank.
Entity Formation
We guide clients in forming LLCs, LLPs, C corporations, and S corporations. Our services include drafting governance documents, shareholder agreements, and advising on tax implications to protect clients' interests in early-stage and growing businesses.
Real Estate Litigation
Our attorneys handle real estate litigation involving lien priority, title insurance, and easement disputes. We advocate for clients in foreclosure cases, boundary conflicts, and contractual breaches, securing judgments and settlements that protect property rights statewide.
People
Stephen C. Chuck
Partner
Stephen Chuck specializes in real estate and business litigation, securing a $12 million arbitration award and multimillion-dollar settlements. He represents clients in mortgage fraud and environmental subrogation cases.
Victoria J. Tsoong
Partner
Victoria Tsoong focuses on complex transactions, including $50 million asset-based loans and real estate joint ventures. She advises financial institutions and developers on regulatory compliance and contract negotiations.
Carley Mak Lee
Attorney
Carley Mak Lee handles business entity formation and corporate governance, assisting startups and established companies with structuring agreements and compliance. She specializes in commercial contracts and early-stage company advisement.
Questions
What areas of law does Chuck & Tsoong specialize in?
We focus on real estate transactions, commercial litigation, banking and finance, business entity formation, and real property disputes for clients in California and nationwide.
How can I schedule an initial consultation?
Contact us at (626) 689-4000 to arrange a consultation with an attorney. Our Glendale office serves clients across California and beyond.
What regions do you serve?
We represent clients throughout California, including Los Angeles, Orange County, and statewide, with select nationwide cases involving California law.
What is your track record in real estate cases?
Our firm has secured tens of millions in awards, including a $12 million arbitration win for mortgage loan breaches and complex 1031 exchange transactions.
How do you handle commercial disputes?
We employ strategic litigation and negotiation, resolving cases like the $250,000 punitive damages verdict in a real estate fraud case through trial or settlement.
