How much does it cost to hire Nina for a business case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Nina offer a free consultation?

Nina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nina's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Nina's current terms during booking.

How long do business cases in California typically take?

Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Nina take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?

Nina is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Nina?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Nina accepting new business clients right now?

Nina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Nina L. Hong, Business Attorney in Los Angeles

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Nina L. Hong is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities. Nina has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp.

Based in: Los Angeles, CA
Experience: over 30 years
Known for: Business · Securities

Handles Business and Securities matters from Los Angeles, CA.
Over 30 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Areas of practice

Nina's practice areas in Los Angeles

Nina concentrates on business and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Nina handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Nina takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nina agrees to represent you.

Securities cases in Los Angeles, California

Nina takes securities matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Nina agrees to represent you.

Biography

Nina L. Hong, business attorney serving Los Angeles

Nina L. Hong is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Business and Securities. Nina has over 30 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp. Nina works from Los Angeles, California and takes on business matters across the region.

Nina L. Hong, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, specializes in a variety of business transactions and corporate governance matters, including formation and governance of business entities, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, corporate restructurings, and compliance with federal and state securities laws. Nina also advises clients in acquisitions of assets from distressed companies. Nina represents private and public companies in both domestic and international business transactions, including cross-border transactions involving Asian companies. Among her many engagements, Nina was instrumental in advising on corporate transactions/matters involving Monster Energy, Noble House Home Furnishings, Mountain Express Oil, Kona Grill, Medley Health, Sears, GigaMonster, and IPIC Theaters.

Nina has authored numerous articles and other publications and has spoken on various corporate and transactional topics. Nina received the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association’s President’s Award twice. Nina was also honored by the Los Angeles County Bar Association as part of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in 2024. Nina earned her undergraduate degree, summa cum laude, from Columbia University, where she was elected to Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Epsilon (international honor society in economics), and her JD from Columbia Law School, where she was a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar. Nina is fluent in Mandarin.

Programs & Lectures

Keynote Speaker, Southwestern Law School’s APALSA Banquet (April 2015)

Speaker, Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association’s Summer Event (September 2014)

Speaker, “California LLC Operating Agreements,” Teleseminar for State Bar of California Business Law Section (May 2014)

Co-lecturer, “The New LLC Act: Life After Beverly Killea,” UCLA Faculty Center CEB Presentation (November 2013)

Co-lecturer, “Hot Topics in Business Tax and Fiduciary Duties of Managers of Insolvent Limited Liability Companies,” Teleseminar for State Bar of California Business Law Section (May 2012)

“Recent Corporate Law Developments,” State Bar of California 80th Annual Meeting (Sept. 2007)

Publications

•Working group member, Third -Party Closing Opinions Limited Liability Companies and Partnerships (State Bar of California 2016)
•Contributing editor, Handbook for Incorporating a Business in California (State Bar of California 2006)
•Coauthor, “Selected Developments in Corporate Law,” Business Law News 3 (State Bar of California Annual Review 2007)

News

Nineteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2024 Southern California “Super Lawyers” List

January 10, 2024

Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2023 Southern California’s “Super Lawyers” List

January 1, 2023

Seventeen PSZJ Attorneys Named to 2022 Southern California’s “Super Lawyers” List

January 20, 2022

Nina Hong Elected Vice President of SCCLA

August 11, 2021

Nineteen PSZJ Attorneys Named 2021 Southern California “Super Lawyers”

January 1, 2021

Twenty-One PSZJ Attorneys Named 2020 Southern California “Super Lawyers”

January 15, 2020

Twenty-One PSZJ Attorneys Named 2019 Southern California “Super Lawyers”

January 30, 2019

Twenty PSZJ Attorneys Named 2018 Southern California “Super Lawyers”

January 31, 2018

Eighteen PSZJ Attorneys Named 2017 Southern California “Super Lawyers”

January 25, 2017

Events

From Idea to Entity: Legal Essentials for Business Formation

California Lawyer Association (CLA) 2025 Annual Meeting Universal City, CA
September 3, 2025

2012 Hot Topics in Business Tax and Mergers & Acquisitions

State Bar of California Business Law Section Partnerships Committee
May 30, 2012

Nina's approach to business cases

Nina L. Hong, resident in the firm’s Los Angeles office, specializes in a variety of business transactions and corporate governance matters, including formation and governance of business entities, debt and equity financings, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital investments, corporate restructurings, and compliance with federal and state securities laws. Nina also advises clients in…

The kind of cases Nina takes

Nina reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and securities matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Nina studied and practices

Columbia University School of Law J.D. 1996 Phi Beta Kappa Columbia University School of Law J.D. Omicron Delta Epsilon Columbia University School of Law J.D. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar
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Columbia College
B.A. · 1993

Jurisdictions

Nina's state bar admissions

California
1996 · ACTIVE

Nina studied at — in Columbia University School of Law J.D. 1996 Phi Beta Kappa Columbia University School of Law J.D. Omicron Delta Epsilon Columbia University School of Law J.D. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and B.A. in Columbia College.

Law school and academic background

Nina completed — in Columbia University School of Law J.D. 1996 Phi Beta Kappa Columbia University School of Law J.D. Omicron Delta Epsilon Columbia University School of Law J.D. Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar and B.A. in Columbia College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Nina runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Nina L. Hong's office in Los Angeles

Nina's primary office is at 10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90067. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Pachulski Stang Ziehl And Jones Llp

10100 Santa Monica Boulevard, 13th Floor

Los Angeles, CA 90067

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Hiring guide

How to hire Nina L. Hong — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Nina usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Nina charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nina's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Nina will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Nina

Nina discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Nina confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Nina's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Nina L. Hong

How much does it cost to hire Nina for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Nina walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Nina offer a free consultation?
Nina charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Nina's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Nina's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Nina gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Nina take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Nina is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Nina will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Nina?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Nina will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Nina accepting new business clients right now?
Nina's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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Areas served

Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California

Nina handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

Nina L. Hong, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California

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Nina's practice areas in Los Angeles

Business cases in Los Angeles, California

Securities cases in Los Angeles, California