Michael Chen is a Partner at Justice Law Firm, where he leads the business law and real estate practice. He advises entrepreneurs, established corporations, real estate developers, and private investors on a wide range of transactional and advisory matters.
Michael’s business law practice encompasses entity formation and governance, commercial contract drafting and negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and intellectual property protection. He is known for providing practical, commercially-minded legal advice that helps clients achieve their business objectives while managing legal risk.
His real estate practice spans commercial and residential transactions throughout New York City and the broader metropolitan area. Michael regularly advises buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and developers on complex commercial leases, purchase agreements, title issues, co-op and condo transactions, and development projects. His deep familiarity with the unique legal and regulatory landscape of New York City real estate makes him an especially valuable resource for both local and international clients.
Michael is bilingual in English and Mandarin Chinese, and he frequently represents Chinese-American business owners and investors navigating the U.S. legal system for the first time. He understands the cultural context and business norms on both sides of the Pacific, enabling him to bridge communication gaps and build trust with clients from diverse backgrounds.
He is a frequent speaker at business law and real estate industry events and contributes to several legal publications. Outside of work, Michael enjoys cooking, traveling with his family, and participating in his local community board.