Peng Chen, General Attorney in San Diego, California
Over 28 years of legal practice · focused on General, IP, and M&A
PartneratMorrison & Foerster LLP
San Diego, CA
Practicing general in San Diego since 1998.
- 28+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Peng Chen is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on General, IP, and M&A. Peng has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP.
- Based in
- San Diego, CA
- Experience
- over 28 years
- Known for
- General · IP · M&A
- Handles General, IP, and M&A matters from San Diego, CA.
- Over 28 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Peng Chen: Peng Chen is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on General, IP, and M&A. Peng has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP.
Areas of practice
Peng's practice areas in San Diego
Peng concentrates on general, ip, m&a, and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Peng handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General
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IP
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M&A
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Patent
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General cases in San Diego, California
Peng takes general matters in San Diego, 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 Peng agrees to represent you.
IP cases in San Diego, California
Peng takes ip matters in San Diego, 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 Peng agrees to represent you.
M&A cases in San Diego, California
Peng takes m&a matters in San Diego, 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 Peng agrees to represent you.
Patent cases in San Diego, California
Peng takes patent matters in San Diego, 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 Peng agrees to represent you.
Biography
Peng Chen, general attorney serving San Diego
Peng Chen is a partner based in San Diego, CA. The practice focuses on General, IP, and M&A. Peng has over 28 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Morrison & Foerster LLP. Peng works from San Diego, California and takes on general matters across the region.
Peng Chen is a lawyer practicing patent counseling & prosecution, patent litigation, patent reexaminations and 6 other areas of law. Peng received a B.S. degree from Beijing Normal University in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years. Peng practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Diego, CA.
Working with Peng on a general matter
Peng Chen is a lawyer practicing patent counseling & prosecution, patent litigation, patent reexaminations and 6 other areas of law. Peng received a B.S. degree from Beijing Normal University in 1986, and has been licensed for 28 years. Peng practices at Morrison & Foerster LLP in San Diego, CA.
Clients Peng works with
Peng reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, ip, and m&a matters in San Diego and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Peng studied and practices
Columbia Law School
J.D. · 1997
Beijing Normal University
B.S. Johns · 1986
Jurisdictions
Peng's state bar admissions
California registere
1999 · ACTIVE
New York
1998 · ACTIVE
Peng studied at J.D. in Columbia Law School and B.S. Johns in Beijing Normal University.
Law school and academic background
Peng completed J.D. in Columbia Law School and B.S. Johns in Beijing Normal University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Peng runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Peng Chen's office in San Diego
Peng's primary office is at 12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100, San Diego, CA, 92130-2040. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Morrison & Foerster LLP
12531 High Bluff Drive, Suite 100
San Diego, CA 92130-2040
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How to hire Peng Chen — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Peng usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Peng charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peng'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; Peng will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in San Diego, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Peng
Peng discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Peng confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Peng's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Peng Chen
How much does it cost to hire Peng for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Peng walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Peng offer a free consultation?
Peng charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Peng's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Peng's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in California typically take?
Simple general 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. Peng gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Peng take my case if I'm outside San Diego?
Peng 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 — Peng 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 Peng?
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. Peng will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Peng accepting new general clients right now?
Peng's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Peng handles general matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 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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