Atty. Christopher Brian Chan
Christopher Brian Chan is a lawyer practicing litigation, trusts, business transactions and 4 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years.
Business Transactions & More Attorney · Serving Pasadena, CA · 23+ Years Experience
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About Christopher Brian Chan at a Glance
Christopher Brian Chan is a Member based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Lagerlof, Senecal, Gosney & Kruse, LLP. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Their practice focuses on trusts, family law, estate planning, employment, and business. Admitted to practice in California (2003). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 2003) and University of Southern California (B.S., 1997). Active member of Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California. Serves clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Christopher Brian Chan
- Christopher Brian Chan is a lawyer practicing litigation, trusts, business transactions and 4 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.S. degree from University of Southern California in 1997, and has been licensed for 23 years
- Christopher practices at Lagerlof, Senecal, Gosney & Kruse, LLP in Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Christopher Brian Chan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Christopher Brian Chan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pasadena.
Trusts in Pasadena
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Family Law in Pasadena
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Estate Planning & Probate in Pasadena
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Employment Law in Pasadena
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher Brian Chan is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Pasadena
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pasadena
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pasadena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pasadena Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pasadena-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pasadena Choose Christopher Brian Chan
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Christopher Brian Chan's practice in the field of trusts, family law, estate planning, employment, and business.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Christopher Brian Chan brings 23+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, family law, and estate planning, Christopher Brian Chan can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pasadena
A Pasadena-based practice means Christopher Brian Chan attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Christopher Brian Chan Handles in Pasadena
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