Chen Malin LLP
Law PracticeTexas, United States2-10 Employees
Chen Malin LLP is a boutique law firm based in Dallas, Texas, offering counsel in both litigation and transactional matters. The firm emphasizes non-formulaic advocacy and aims to explain complex issues in clear terms, providing clients with straightforward answers. It represents defendants and injured clients, prioritizing credible arguments and practical outcomes that account for business realities during negotiations. Founding partners Li Chen and Steve Malin joined forces after a decade together at a large international firm, with Li Chen previously leading the Dallas IP Litigation Group. The firm pairs litigators with transactional lawyers to align legal strategy with client business needs and to anticipate how terms may affect later disputes. The partners emphasize work-life balance and describe the practice as a calling.