Brendan Chan, Employment Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 21 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, Energy, and Entertainment
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing employment in Los Angeles since 2005.
- 21+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Brendan Chan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Energy, and Entertainment. Brendan has over 21 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 21 years
- Known for
- Employment · Energy · Entertainment
- Handles Employment, Energy, and Entertainment matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 21 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Brendan Chan: Brendan Chan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Energy, and Entertainment. Brendan has over 21 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Brendan's practice areas in Los Angeles
Brendan concentrates on employment, energy, entertainment, environmental, and formation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Brendan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Employment
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Energy
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Entertainment
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Environmental
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Formation
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General
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Litigation
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Product Liability
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Employment cases in Los Angeles, California
Brendan takes employment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brendan agrees to represent you.
Energy cases in Los Angeles, California
Brendan takes energy matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brendan agrees to represent you.
Entertainment cases in Los Angeles, California
Brendan takes entertainment matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brendan agrees to represent you.
Environmental cases in Los Angeles, California
Brendan takes environmental matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brendan agrees to represent you.
Formation cases in Los Angeles, California
Brendan takes formation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Brendan agrees to represent you.
Biography
Brendan Chan, employment attorney serving Los Angeles
Brendan Chan is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Employment, Energy, and Entertainment. Brendan has over 21 years of legal experience. Brendan works from Los Angeles, California and takes on employment matters across the region.
Brendan Chan is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, environmental and natural resources, energy & utilities and 6 other areas of law. Brendan received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years. Brendan practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Working with Brendan on a employment matter
Brendan Chan is a lawyer practicing corporate & incorporation, environmental and natural resources, energy & utilities and 6 other areas of law. Brendan received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1998, and has been licensed for 21 years. Brendan practices in Los Angeles, CA.
Who Brendan represents
Brendan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, energy, and entertainment matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Brendan studied and practices
University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law
J.D. · 2004
University of California, Berkeley
B.A. Legal · 1998
Jurisdictions
Brendan's state bar admissions
California United St
2005 · ACTIVE
Brendan studied at J.D. in University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and B.A. Legal in University of California, Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Brendan completed J.D. in University of California, Los Angeles, School of Law and B.A. Legal in University of California, Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Brendan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Brendan's professional memberships and bar associations
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES •Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association
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Locations
Brendan Chan's office in Los Angeles
Brendan's primary office is at 10250 Constellation Boulevard 19th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Brendan Chan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Brendan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Brendan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brendan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Brendan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a employment attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Brendan
Brendan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Brendan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Brendan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Brendan Chan
How much does it cost to hire Brendan for a employment case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Brendan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Brendan offer a free consultation?
Brendan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Brendan's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Brendan's current terms during booking.
How long do employment cases in California typically take?
Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Brendan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Brendan take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Brendan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Brendan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Brendan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Brendan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Brendan accepting new employment clients right now?
Brendan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Employment attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Brendan handles employment matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified employment attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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