Ellen Moon Peng

Ellen Moon Peng, Business Attorney in Riverside, California

4 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Insurance, and Litigation

AttorneyatVarner Brandt Llp

Riverside, CA

Practicing business in Riverside since 2022.

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Ellen Moon Peng is an attorney based in Riverside, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Ellen has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Varner Brandt Llp.

Based in
Riverside, CA
Experience
4 years
Known for
Business · Insurance · Litigation
  • Handles Business, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Riverside, CA.
  • 4 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Ellen Moon Peng: Ellen Moon Peng is an attorney based in Riverside, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Ellen has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Varner Brandt Llp.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Ellen Moon Peng

Ellen concentrates on business, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ellen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Riverside, California

Ellen takes business matters in Riverside, 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 Ellen agrees to represent you.

Insurance cases in Riverside, California

Ellen takes insurance matters in Riverside, 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 Ellen agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Riverside, California

Ellen takes litigation matters in Riverside, 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 Ellen agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Ellen Moon Peng — 4 years of California business experience

Ellen Moon Peng is an attorney based in Riverside, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Insurance, and Litigation. Ellen has 4 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Varner Brandt Llp.

Ellen Peng is an associate in the Riverside office of Varner & Brandt LLP. Ellen received her undergraduate degree from Cal Poly Pomona, majoring in History. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne. As an Inland Empire lawyer Ellen’s practice areas include civil litigation and insurance defense. In addition, Ellen has transactional experience involving non-profit organizations and contract writing.

Ellen is active in the local legal community holding memberships in the Riverside County Bar Association, the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of the Inland Empire (APALIE), and the Southern California Chinese Bar Association. Outside of her dedication to the legal community, Ellen loves spending quality time with her children and family. Ellen’s other interests include rug tufting, painting, cosplaying, and playing with her dogs.

Ellen's approach to business cases

Ellen Peng is an associate in the Riverside office of Varner & Brandt LLP. Ellen received her undergraduate degree from Cal Poly Pomona, majoring in History. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of La Verne. As an Inland Empire lawyer Ellen’s practice areas include civil litigation and insurance defense. In addition, Ellen has transactional experience involving non-profit…

Clients Ellen works with

Ellen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, insurance, and litigation matters in Riverside and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Ellen Moon Peng's legal education and bar admissions

  • University of La Verne

    J.D. · 2021

  • California State Polytechnic University - Pomona

    B.A. · 2018

Jurisdictions

Ellen's state bar admissions

  • California Riverside

    2022 · ACTIVE

Ellen studied at J.D. in University of La Verne and B.A. in California State Polytechnic University - Pomona.

Law school and academic background

Ellen completed J.D. in University of La Verne and B.A. in California State Polytechnic University - Pomona. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ellen runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Ellen Moon Peng's office in Riverside

Ellen's primary office is at 3750 University Avenue, Sixth Floor, Riverside, CA, 92501. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Varner Brandt Llp

3750 University Avenue, Sixth Floor

Riverside, CA 92501

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Hiring guide

How to hire Ellen Moon Peng — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ellen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Ellen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ellen'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; Ellen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Riverside, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 Ellen

Ellen discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. Ellen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Ellen's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Ellen Moon Peng

  • How much does it cost to hire Ellen for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ellen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Ellen offer a free consultation?

    Ellen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ellen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Ellen's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in California typically take?

    Simple business 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. Ellen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Ellen take my case if I'm outside Riverside?

    Ellen 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 — Ellen 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 Ellen?

    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. Ellen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Ellen accepting new business clients right now?

    Ellen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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