Atty. John S. Chao

Atty. John S. Chao

John S. Chao is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, life sciences transactions & regulatory.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 15 yrs experience 15 year
Call (626) 469-3872 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About John S. Chao at a glance

John S. Chao is an Associate based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Reed Smith LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on business. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2011), New York (2011), and California (2015). Educated at Seton Hall University School of Law (J.D., 2010) and California State University (B.A., 2002). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John S. Chao is a lawyer practicing corporate & securities, life sciences transactions & regulatory
  • John received a B.A. degree from California State University in 2002, and has been licensed for 15 years
  • John practices at Reed Smith LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John S. Chao's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John S. Chao handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about John S. Chao

Where is John S. Chao's law office located?
John S. Chao's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Reed Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John S. Chao handle?
John S. Chao focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John S. Chao practiced law?
John S. Chao has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did John S. Chao go to law school?
John S. Chao earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact John S. Chao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Seton Hall University School of Law
- 2010
B.A.
California State University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2011
New York
Admitted: 2011
California
Admitted: 2015

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