Atty. Eric Chen
Eric Chen is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, business law. Eric received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 43 years.
Business Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 43+ Years Experience
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About Eric Chen at a Glance
Eric Chen is an Associate, Litigation based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (1983). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law J.D. 2013 Anheuser-Busch / NAPABA Law Foundation Presidential Scholar University of California, Berkeley, School of Law J.D. Symposium Editor (—) and University of Texas at Austin B.S. magna cum laude University of Texas at Austin B.S. Phi Beta Kappa (—). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Chen
- Eric Chen is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, litigation, business law
- Eric received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin, and has been licensed for 43 years
- Eric practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Chen's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Chen handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Business & Corporate Law in Los Angeles
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Eric Chen is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
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 Los Angeles 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.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-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 Los Angeles Choose Eric Chen
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 Eric Chen's practice in the field of employment, business, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Chen brings 43+ 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 employment, business, and litigation, Eric Chen can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Eric Chen attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Eric Chen Handles in Los Angeles
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Chen has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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