Atty. Leo Chang
Leo Chang is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, financial markets and services, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law. Leo received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years.
Admiralty & Maritime & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 47+ Years Experience
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About Leo Chang at a Glance
Leo Chang is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Watson, Farley & Williams LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on formation, business, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1979). Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 1978) and Pennsylvania State University (B.A., 1973). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Leo Chang
- Leo Chang is a lawyer practicing admiralty & maritime, financial markets and services, corporate & incorporation and 2 other areas of law
- Leo received a B.A. degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1973, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Leo practices at Watson, Farley & Williams LLP in New York, NY
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Leo Chang's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Leo Chang handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business Formation in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York 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 New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-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 New York Choose Leo Chang
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 Leo Chang's practice in the field of formation, business, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Leo Chang brings 47+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, Leo Chang can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and maritime, Leo Chang can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Leo Chang 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 Leo Chang Handles in New York
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