Cantonese-Speaking Attorneys

Gary K. Walch

Calabasas, CA

Gary K. Walch is the founder and senior attorney of the Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation. Licensed in California since 1975, he has over 45 years of experience in personal injury and wrongful death cases, recovering over $100 million for clients. He is a UCLA School of Law graduate and has received multiple 'Personal Injury Attorney of the Year' awards.

Kitty Szeto

Los Angeles, CA

Kitty Szeto is a Senior Counsel and preeminent trial lawyer with over 15 years of experience. She specializes in wage-and-hour and consumer class actions, and has obtained multi-million dollar jury verdicts and settlements for employees in California. She was named Trial Lawyer of the Year for the Antelope Valley Bar Association in 2014, one of the Top 100 Women Lawyers by the Daily Journal in 2024, and a Super Lawyers Top Women Attorney in Southern California and Southern California Rising Star from 2016-2018, and Super Lawyers from 2023-2024. She is a first-generation immigrant and Cantonese was her first language.

Glen Howard

Las Vegas, NV

Glen Howard is the founder of Howard Injury Law, established in 2017. He has over 20 years of legal experience, specializing exclusively in plaintiffs' personal injury law since 2007. He graduated from The Ohio State University with a B.S. in Resource Management in 1998 and earned his Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law in 2003. Prior to founding his firm, he worked for a multi-state insurance defense firm and high-volume personal injury law firms in Las Vegas. He is licensed in Nevada, California, Colorado, Arizona, and federal courts. Glen is an active member of the Clark County Bar Association and the Nevada Justice Association. He has successfully recovered over $75 million for his clients across thousands of cases, including auto accidents, slip & falls, medical malpractice, and wrongful death. He is known for his compassionate, client-focused approach, treating every client like family, and aggressively pursuing maximum compensation.

Robert S. Walch

Calabasas, CA

Robert S. Walch is a partner and COO at Law Offices of Gary K. Walch, A Law Corporation. Admitted to the California State Bar in 2006, he handles an extensive caseload in serious injury and wrongful death accidents across California. He is a graduate of Pepperdine University School of Law and has been recognized as 'Personal Injury Attorney of the Year' for 2014.

Derek Deake Lim

Fremont, CA

Derek Lim was born and raised in Hong Kong and graduated from the renowned Diocesan’s Boys School. He furthered his studies at University of California, Riverside, majoring in Economics. Passionate to help the immigrant population, the disadvantaged, and the disabled, he attended law school at San Francisco New College of Law. Derek has practiced law for 20 years, and is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the American Trial Lawyers Association. In 2022, Derek was selected for the Northern California Super Lawyers list for his legal work in immigration and personal injury, a distinction awarded to the top 5% of attorneys. For many years, he wrote a weekly column on immigration law for the Sing Tao Daily, the largest and most influential Chinese newspaper in the US. He is also featured on various Chinese Radio stations in northern California as an expert on immigration law. Derek Lim speaks six languages, including English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Chaozhou Dialect, Thai, and Lao. Because of his language proficiency, and his desire to help the immigrant population, Derek Lim focused his practice on immigration law. Over the years he has helped thousands of clients from all around the world obtain U.S. permanent residency and citizenship. Besides immigration law, Derek Lim also specializes in California personal injury law, estate law (drafting wills and trusts) and family law (drafting, review or implementing modifications to prenuptial and post-marital agreements).

Raymond H. Hua

Los Angeles, CA

Raymond H. Hua is an experienced civil litigator and trial attorney whose practice focuses on products liability defense, high exposure defense litigation, and business litigation. Mr. Hua has successfully represented Fortune 500 companies in catastrophic injuries and multi-million dollar litigation. He regularly defends automobile manufacturers, automobile components manufacturers, medical device manufacturers, municipalities, water companies, transportation companies, school districts, general contractors, hotels, recreational resorts, medical / healthcare facilities, and numerous other businesses and individuals. Mr. Hua has achieved excellent results for clients in all avenues of civil litigation, including both federal and state courts, and at all stages of litigation from pre-litigation resolution to trial. Mr. Hua’s successes include: Obtaining defense verdicts at trial, Obtaining favorable verdicts and settlements through litigation and trial, Obtaining dismissal of cases due to plaintiffs' discovery violations, Obtaining dismissals for lack of personal jurisdiction, Securing summary judgment on behalf of his clients, Successfully argued before California Court of Appeal.

Clarence K. Chan

Stockton, CA

Clarence K. Chan is a lifelong Stockton, California resident and attorney with over 25 years of experience representing clients in the Central Valley. He specializes in estate planning, real estate and business litigation, and personal injury. Mr. Chan is fluent in Cantonese and proficient in Mandarin, and has been actively involved in numerous community organizations.

Laurence P. Posner

Alhambra, CA

Laurence P. Posner has been a California licensed attorney since 1994. He has devoted himself to helping victims of personal injury, successfully handling thousands of cases and securing tens of millions of dollars in settlements. Mr. Posner is known for his personal attention to clients, offering direct access via cell phone for emergencies. He and his staff provide 24/7 availability and serve the Chinese community with Cantonese and Mandarin speaking staff. His legal career began in Employment Law, representing employees in discrimination and sexual harassment cases. He is committed to helping those who cannot help themselves through extensive litigation, arbitration, and trials.

Maximilian Lee

Glendale, CA

Maximilian Lee is the principal attorney for the Law Office of Maximilian Lee and also serves as of counsel to the JLG and Simon Law Group. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in History and Theatre from the University of California, San Diego, and his Juris doctorate from Boston University School of Law. Max is licensed to practice in the State of California and the United States Federal Court, Central District of California. Max is focused on getting results for his clients. He is committed to practicing law with integrity. He believes that communication is key to resolving disputes. Max practices law so that he can help people. He believes that his clients deserve the best he has to offer them. Max wants the best result for his clients so that they feel empowered by the law and can go on with their lives. Max handles all of his cases personally. His main focus is on his clients’ well-being. Max proudly volunteers with The LGBTQ Center Long Beach and the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities. He is one of the Founding 50 members of Justice HQ. Max is learning to speak Cantonese and Mandarin. He was born and raised in Southern California. After graduating from Boston University School of Law, he returned to Los Angeles to give back to his home community and be closer to his family (as well as his beloved Lakers).

Wing Chi “Giselle” Tam

Seattle, WA

Giselle Tam joined Herrmann Law Group as a first-year attorney after completing her Master of Laws at the University of Washington in 2024. Giselle stands up for justice and seeks compensation for individuals and families who have been hurt following an accident. She understands that in personal injury cases, decisive action is key. She is a devoted advocate who puts your interests first and vigorously defends your rights, so that you can focus on healing and regaining quality of life. Additionally, Giselle is currently working on seeking restitution for the family members of the victims of Lion Air Flight 610, following the criminal prosecution of Boeing for the failures of the 737 MAX program. Giselle graduated with a Bachelor of Laws from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Originally from Hong Kong, she speaks Cantonese, English, and Mandarin. She is licensed to practice law in Washington State and the Western District of Washington. Giselle is a fan of the Seattle Mariners, and in her free time enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest through skiing, hiking, and climbing. You can contact Giselle at giselle@hlg.lawyer, or 206.457.4218

Katrina N. Yu

Beverly Hills, CA

Katrina N. Yu is a seasoned litigator who has helped clients obtain justice in product liability, catastrophic personal injury, complex business litigation, civil rights, and insurance bad faith since 2013. She was part of a trial team that secured a $9.1 million jury verdict against the city of Los Angeles and has been awarded over $40 million for her clients. She has been recognized as a 'Super Lawyers Rising Star' from 2015-2020 and 2022-2023, and is an associate fellow for The Litigation Counsel of America.

Jonathan Lee

Bellevue, WA

Jonathan Lee is a Washington native, trilingual in Cantonese and Spanish, and has been a trial lawyer since 2009. He specializes in personal injury, wrongful death, and diminished value claims. He earned his degrees from the University of Washington (2006) and Seattle University School of Law (2009). He joined Premier Law Group as an associate attorney in 2014 and mentors students at the University of Washington.

Huechi Wong

Oakland, CA

Huechi Wong is a real estate attorney who specializes in Landlord/Tenant matters. He has ample knowledge of rental laws and ordinances, and has effectively represented clients in unlawful detainer actions, and personal injury. He is fluent in both Cantonese and Mandarin. Huechi earned his Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations at University of California, Davis, and his Law Degree from Santa Clara University, School of Law.

Christina Cheung

Los Angeles, CA

Christina Cheung is a Partner at Allred, Maroko & Goldberg, practicing in California and New York. She specializes in sexual harassment, sexual assault, discrimination, retaliation, and wrongful termination cases, including representing minors who are victims of sexual abuse. She joined the firm in 2011 and previously worked for the U.S. Department of Justice. Ms. Cheung graduated from Georgetown University and UCLA School of Law, and has been named a Super Lawyer Rising Star since 2017.

Gina Szeto-Wong

Cupertino, CA

For more than a decade, Gina has successfully litigated family law, civil rights, and employment cases in state and federal court. Gina is bilingual (English/Cantonese) and is an active volunteer for civil liberties organizations.

Jack Shaw

Waco, TX

Jack Shaw focuses on intellectual property and commercial litigation, with experience in fact and expert discoveries, claim constructions, motion practices, and trials. He has litigated cases in district and state courts, as well as before the International Trade Commission (ITC). Jack is also registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, and is fluent in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, and French. Jack brings electrical engineering training and technical experience to his clients, including software, mobile app technologies, digital media & entertainment, machine learning, consumer electronics, semiconductors, telecommunications, mobile payment, internet, network, medical, and mechanical engineering. Other intellectual property experience includes copyright/DMCA, trade dress, and trade secret matters. Jack’s commercial litigation experience includes unfair competition and breach of contract actions. Prior to his career as an attorney, Jack worked as an engineer at a large Silicon Valley, high-tech company and as a research assistant at a photonics laboratory. Jack is a board member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Silicon Valley as well as a co-chair of its Pro Bono, Judiciary, Intellectual Property, and Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Committees. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers® Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation and Litigation-Intellectual Property Law, and ranked in the top 2% among Patent Litigation attorneys in the Patexia 2025 Patent Litigation Report.

Maximilian Lee

Torrance, CA

Maximilian Lee is Of Counsel for the Simon Law Group and the principal attorney for the Law Office of Maximilian Lee. He handles employment law, personal injury, contract, and housing cases. He was named a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyer’s Magazine in 2020. Born and raised in Southern California, he attended the University of California, San Diego, and then Boston University School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2012. He returned to Los Angeles to be closer to family and watch his beloved Lakers and Dodgers. He volunteers with the LGBTQ Center Long Beach and the Los Angeles Trial Lawyers’ Charities. Max spends his time with his wife, pet rabbit, and family, and is learning Cantonese and Mandarin.

Yi Lin Zheng

Las Vegas, NV

Throughout Clark County’s legal community, Yi Lin Zheng maintains a reputation for reasoned analysis, efficient litigation, hardline negotiation, ruthless advocacy, and professional courtesy. She is devoted to giving each and every one of her clients the finest criminal defense and personal injury representation available. Nevada’s judges know her as a zealous and effective trial attorney, though she also has an excellent record of favorably settling cases without going to trial at all. Yi Lin Zheng began her legal career as a runner for legendary Las Vegas lawyer John Momot back in 1999 when she was a college student at UNLV. Under John Momot’s mentorship and supervision, Yi Lin Zheng rose in the ranks to receptionist, legal assistant, office manager, law clerk, associate attorney, and finally law partner in 2009. When John Momot passed away after a decade-long partnership, Yi Lin Zheng carried on the practice, ultimately renaming it Vegas Golden Law and expanding its practice to include personal injury. Yi Lin Zheng, a Chinese-American, has the distinction of being one of the few Nevada lawyers fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese as well as English.

Ron Leong

Ron Leong is a Solicitor in the medical negligence department at Stephensons, qualified in October 2023. He manages his own caseloads and specializes in clinical negligence cases, including misdiagnosis and mistreatments. He is fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin.

Alan W. Cheung

San Diego, CA

Mr. Cheung received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Diego School of Law in 1996 and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology in 1993 from the University of California Los Angeles. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1996 and also has his California Department of Real Estate Broker's License. He is a member of the State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar Association, and American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).

Byron Smith

San Francisco, CA

Workers' compensation attorney Byron Smith is a 1993 graduate of San Francisco's New College of Law. He has represented injured workers since before he graduated from law school. He was involved in legal clinic work, including criminal defense, workers' compensation and housing matters. Before forming Smith & Baltaxe, LLP, Mr. Smith was managing partner of the Law Office of Anatole Zachs. He worked as an Associate Attorney for the Zachs firm, starting in 1993. In 2000, he became Partner of the Zachs firm. He later managed the office, which was located in San Francisco's Inner Sunset District on Irving Street. He has spent decades litigating cases before the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. For more than 30 years, Byron Smith has stood up for injured workers across San Francisco. He has achieved additional certification as a Workers' Compensation Specialist.

Christopher Teng is Of Counsel at Guichard Teng & Garrett. He is a business lawyer who focuses on business formations, transactions, and corporate governance. He also handles business and contractual disputes in mediated settlements and litigation. His unique background and experience enable him to navigate and spot complex issues that often trouble business clients, enabling him to counsel clients to avoid potential or deal with actual disputes.

Ching V. Melodino

Worcester, MA

Ching V. Melodino is an associate at The Law Offices of Joseph J. Cariglia, P.C. She practices Personal Injury Law. She works extensively on matters involving motor vehicle accidents, fall down accidents, and dog bites. Ms. Melodino is also a Notary Public and a licensed Real Estate Broker.

Cinthia Chou-Chan

Los Angeles, CA

Cinthia Chou-Chan is an Associate Attorney at Arash Law, dedicated to civil litigation and personal injury law. She earned her Juris Doctor in 2024 from Southwestern Law School and holds CALI Excellence for the Future Awards. She is fluent in English, Cantonese, and Mandarin.