Keala Chan, Employment Attorney in New York

Keala concentrates on employment, ip, patent, trademark, and wage & hour. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keala handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

• Employment

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• IP

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• Trademark

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• Wage & Hour

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Keala's primary office is at 154 Grand St., New York, NY, 10013. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

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

Keala 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.

• How much does it cost to hire Keala for a employment case?

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

• Does Keala offer a free consultation?

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

• How long do employment cases in New York 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. Keala gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

• Can Keala take my case if I'm outside New York?

  Keala is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Keala 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 Keala?

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

• Is Keala accepting new employment clients right now?

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