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Chase Law Group A Professional Corporation
DeAnn Flores Chase Principal Attorney 1334 Parkview Avenue #230 Manhattan Beach 310-545-7700 chaselawmb.com
“Our clients come to us seeking guidance in challenging times, and we are committed to serving them with kindness and compassion.”
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hase Law Group is a business and real estate law firm working with business and practice owners to develop comprehensive legal structures. Founder DeAnn Flores Chase earned her law degree from Southwestern University School of Law. She worked for 10 years litigating complex business matters in many Southern California courthouses before starting her own firm, South Bay Business Lawyers, in 2007 (changing the name to Chase Law Group in 2015). DeAnn and her husband, Bruce, have lived in the South Bay since 1996, and their two children attend local schools. What are your practice areas? “We provide general counsel services to business and professional practice owners, which consists of particular practice specialties that our clients need to grow their business. These specialties include formation and maintenance of business entities, partnership agreements, contracts, real estate, franchises, trademark and copyright. In addition, we advise employers with respect to employee and independent contractor issues.” How important is trust in your relationship with clients? “Trust is everything. Our clients need to know that we will provide a safe environment for them to share their challenges—without judgment—and trust that we have the knowledge and expertise to provide efficient solutions to their problems.” What would you want potential clients to know about you? “We are celebrating 10 years of service to the South Bay business community! Our clients come to us seeking guidance in challenging times, and we are committed to serving them with kindness and compassion. We want them to know that we truly care about their well-being and are here to support them as they grow their business or professional practice.” What distinguishes your firm from others in your industry? “We offer a team-oriented, holistic approach to evaluate current business structures and provide in-depth guidance from legal specialists who collaboratively and seamlessly work together to ensure that our clients’ interests are protected at every turn. Whether someone is looking to form a business entity, buy a franchise, dive into commercial real estate, hire employees and independent contractors, or transition a family-owned business to the next generation, our proven legal expertise will help them to safely move ahead in business.”
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How do you help your clients avoid expensive litigation? “My entire mission is to help business owners avoid expensive litigation. By the time a lawsuit is filed, what’s done is done—or not done. My unique experience provides me with the ability to detect gaps in my client’s business or practice and to help them bridge these gaps before a lawsuit is filed.” How do you keep your clients’ business plans working for them over the long term? “We provide tailored legal solutions for every stage of business ownership. We work with our clients to set up appropriate business structures that accommodate growth by providing them a step-by-step roadmap to navigate changes in their business environment. We keep track of regulatory deadlines for their business and follow up with them on a regular basis to ensure that they are staying on track—so they can focus on what they need to do to grow their business. We also maintain open lines of communication with our clients so they feel comfortable calling us as soon as a new opportunity or challenge arises.” What concern do you often hear from clients? How do you help them with this concern? “Our clients want to do things the right way. Frequently we have clients come to us in crisis mode after they have tried to use online legal services without seeking legal counsel. A recent review on our Yelp page sums it up best: ‘I learned more in half an hour with DeAnn than about 40 hours (at least!) of reading articles online. Not only did she answer all of my questions, but she gave me total peace of mind in knowing the exact order I need to go about starting my business. I walked out of the office feeling so relieved because I finally have a clear understanding of everything I need to do next!’” What advice do you offer young clients? “Take the time (and spend the money) to make sure your legal structures are done correctly. Partnerships and investment relationships need to be carefully documented to avoid future disputes that can destroy the business. An example is our youngest client, 15-yearold Kaitlyn Sciarrino—a young entrepreneur whom we helped form a nonprofit corporation, Kindheartedly. She participated in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce and surrounded herself with experienced professionals to advise and mentor her, while she carefully heeded their advice. We know she is going to be extremely successful, and we look forward to being part of her team as she grows.”
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