
Steve Chang-Lung Chiu, Health Care Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation
Associate, Health Care Transaction & PolicyatManatt Phelps And Phillips Llp
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing health care in Los Angeles since 2008.
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Steve Chang-Lung Chiu is an associate, health care transaction & policy based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Steve has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 18 years
- Known for
- Health Care · Insurance · Litigation
- Handles Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Steve Chang-Lung Chiu: Steve Chang-Lung Chiu is an associate, health care transaction & policy based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Steve has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp.
Areas of practice
Steve's practice areas in Los Angeles
Steve concentrates on health care, insurance, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Steve handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Health Care
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Health Care cases in Los Angeles, California
Steve takes health care 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 Steve agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Los Angeles, California
Steve takes insurance 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 Steve agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Steve takes litigation 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 Steve agrees to represent you.
Biography
Steve Chang-Lung Chiu, health care attorney serving Los Angeles
Steve Chang-Lung Chiu is an associate, health care transaction & policy based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on Health Care, Insurance, and Litigation. Steve has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. Steve works from Los Angeles, California and takes on health care matters across the region.
Mr. Steve Chang-Lung Chiu is a lawyer practicing healthcare, insurance, litigation. Steve received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years. Steve practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Steve's approach to health care cases
Mr. Steve Chang-Lung Chiu is a lawyer practicing healthcare, insurance, litigation. Steve received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2002, and has been licensed for 18 years. Steve practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
The kind of cases Steve takes
Steve reviews new inquiries case-by-case for health care, insurance, and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Steve studied and practices
University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. 2008 Executive Editor University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. Asian American Law Journal University
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Johns Hopkins University
B.A. Biology · 2002
Jurisdictions
Steve's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2011 · ACTIVE
California
2008 · ACTIVE
Steve studied at — in University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. 2008 Executive Editor University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. Asian American Law Journal University and B.A. Biology in Johns Hopkins University.
Law school and academic background
Steve completed — in University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. 2008 Executive Editor University of California, Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law J.D. Asian American Law Journal University and B.A. Biology in Johns Hopkins University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Steve runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Steve's professional memberships and bar associations
Memberships & Activities Member, Health Law Section - New Practitioners Planning Committee, DC Bar Association
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Locations
Steve Chang-Lung Chiu's office in Los Angeles
Steve's primary office is at Trident Center, East Tower, 11355 West Olympic Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90064. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp
Trident Center, East Tower, 11355 West Olympic Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064
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How to hire Steve Chang-Lung Chiu — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new health care attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Steve usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Steve charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steve'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; Steve will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a health care attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many health care 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 Steve
Steve discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in health care practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every health care 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. Steve confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Steve's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many health care practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Steve Chang-Lung Chiu
How much does it cost to hire Steve for a health care case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Steve walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Steve offer a free consultation?
Steve charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Steve's office. Some health care attorneys offer free consults — check Steve's current terms during booking.
How long do health care cases in California typically take?
Simple health care 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. Steve gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Steve take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Steve 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 — Steve 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 Steve?
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. Steve will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Steve accepting new health care clients right now?
Steve's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Health Care attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Steve handles health care matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified health care attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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