Atty. William Hung Chao

Atty. William Hung Chao

William Hung Chao is a lawyer practicing business, family, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law. William has been licensed for 27 years.

Houston Houston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About William Hung Chao at a glance

William Hung Chao is a family law, estate planning, employment, immigration, and business attorney based in Houston, Texas. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in New York (1999) and Texas (1999). Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • William Hung Chao is a lawyer practicing business, family, intellectual property and 5 other areas of law
  • William has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Hung Chao's Areas of Practice

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

Family Law

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

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

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

William Hung Chao is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Hung Chao is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Houston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Hung Chao

Where is William Hung Chao's law office located?
William Hung Chao's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Hung Chao handle?
William Hung Chao focuses on family law, estate planning, employment, immigration, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Hung Chao practiced law?
William Hung Chao has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
How can I contact William Hung Chao for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
Texas
Admitted: 1999

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