- Divorce
- Child SupportKKT’s matrimonial practice group provides counsel in all areas of family law including divorce (contested or uncontested), custody, child support, separation agreements, domestic violence, mediation, and prenuptial agreements. KKT is dedicated to protecting your rights and advocating on your behalf throughout your matrimonial and family law matters. Our attorneys fully recognize that each case is unique and may involve sensitive and critical issues ranging from child custody, visitation, and child support, to maintenance, equitable distribution, and the protection of marital assets. At KKT, we make every attempt to negotiate an amicable settlement on your behalf, yet at the same time we are comfortable in the courtroom and remain fully prepared to advocate in order to guard your rights and interests. No matter how complex the case, our attorneys have the patience to listen to you and the experience and expertise to employ the resources necessary to effectively represent you.
- Child Custody and Visitation
- Premarital Agreement
- Criminal Defense"The very premise of our adversary system of criminal justice is that partisan advocacy on both sides of a case will best promote the ultimate objective that the guilty be convicted and the innocent go free." Herring v. New York, 422 U.S. 853, 862 (1975). Our criminal defense team attorneys know well that whether it is a minor traffic stop or a mass criminal arrest, whenever an individual’s freedom is taken away by the arms of the law, the rights of the accused lie at the mercy of the criminal justice system in a society that all too often assumes guilt before trial. When an accused person is deprived of her rights, she too is a victim. Guilty or innocent, every individual represented by KKT can expect the utmost dedication to his best interest. Our criminal trial attorneys have in-depth knowledge and experience in criminal proceedings and trials. We count many successful and interesting cases in our practice history. Given the hundreds of cases we handle each year, our experience is an accurate reference to help you make right judgment calls and serve your best interest. At KKT, we tell the defendant’s story. We protect the rights of the accused. We fully understand that if we do not, all of our rights, including those of the innocent, shall be at stake
- Corporate LawAs our clients grow and through referred business, we have developed this new practice area to meet our clients’ demand. We provide counsel to companies and individuals on their SEC reporting obligations and other corporate governance matters. We represent clients who are shareholders of U.S. public companies in meeting their Section 16 and 13 compliance filing obligations. We also provide counsel to companies while they are still privately owned, and advise them through the private placement and later IPO processes and subsequent financing transactions to meet their capital needs to achieve rapid business expansion. We are determined to grow our business in the capital market and securities practice. With our success in each project we accomplish for our clients and each challenge we take, we are growing our expertise in the capital market to meet our clients' needs.
- Business DisputesLitigation is our core competence, and KKT is well-respected for our work in commercial litigation. We have a team of attorneys able to efficiently manage and litigate the most complex commercial litigations such as product liability cases and patent infringement cases. Our commercial litigation group is devoted to the creative resolution of complex business disputes on behalf of both corporate entities as well as individuals. We represent a diverse client base in a correspondingly broad array of matters. Although disputes may vary greatly, our approach to resolving them is consistent. We thoroughly gather the relevant facts, objectively analyze the controlling law, realistically balance clients’ available resources, assess the underlying commercial realities, and finally develop a strategy to achieve clients’ business objectives as efficiently and expeditiously as possible. We require each of our commercial litigators apply this strategy to every dispute we encounter. Our commercial litigators not only work closely among themselves but also work closely with clients. We know that to win a complex commercial case, we are required to know our clients’ business, what they do and why they do it. We litigate regularly with some of the largest firms in the U.S. and the world in cases across the country and overseas. For example, in a 337 patent infringement investigation at the International Trade Commission, we successfully defended companies based in the U.S. and mainland China that had very limited financial resources. We have also settled patent infringement cases in federal courts nation wide for many start-up and in-growth companies, which not only preserved their businesses but also helped them continue to thrive in the competitive U.S. market.
- Business TransactionsOur business transaction practice group negotiates, structures, and documents a broad variety of transactions dictated by the needs of our clients, including, for example, consulting and drafting commercial contracts, advising and closing on buying and selling business assets, financial structuring of commercial transactions, corporate finance and structure, business tax advice, and business planning. We now serve as general counsel to a substantial number of corporations and individual entrepreneurs on both a regional and international level. Every day, our business transaction practice group is developing the skills, expanding their knowledge, and using our experience on the most challenging and complicated business transactions to help protect and grow your business.
- Limited Liability CompaniesOur corporate law practice began to grow following the success of our litigation practice. Most clients we assisted in litigation refer legal work to us involving corporate law as their businesses expand. Now, we serve as general counsel to many companies, both private and public, in various industries. We have represented domestic and international auto parts manufacturers, pharmaceutical corporations, biochemical companies, research and development labs, chain restaurants, and general food wholesale distributors. We advise clients on general corporate governance matters relating to their daily business operations, including the following areas: the proper choice of a business entity and the formation of corporations, limited liability companies and partnerships the negotiation and documentation of shareholder agreements, limited liability company operating agreements, and partnership agreements corporation and limited liability company dissolutions, and other business separations. due diligence on conflict of interests and fiduciary duties of directors and corporate officers With our success in each project we accomplish for our clients, we see this law firm gradually growing to be able to offer comprehensive legal services spanning virtually every aspect of business to meet clients’ needs.
- Trade Secrets
- Intellectual PropertyIn today’s global marketplace and era of information explosion, intellectual property assets are absolutely corporations’ core assets to maintain their competitive edge. Attorneys in our intellectual property group have many years of experience in all aspects of intellectual property law, representing international, national, regional and local concerns. Combining excellent litigation skills with in-depth knowledge, our attorneys are experienced in providing strategic counsel and aggressive representation to vindicate our clients' rights in a variety of intellectual property matters, including: Procurement of U.S. and foreign trademark and copyright registrations Reports and opinions on the registerability of trademarks, logos, and designs, including trade dress protection General client counseling regarding confidentiality agreements, license agreements, research contracts, development agreements, joint ventures, due diligence strategies, technology transfer agreements, software protection, and employment agreements Enforcement of intellectual property rights including patents, trademark and copyright litigation, licensing, negotiation, and arbitration. Most of our clients are emerging growth companies and established mid-sized businesses that rely on KKT to help protect, preserve, and enforce their intellectual property assets. Our attorneys design a customized strategy to fit each client’s business needs, whether assessing an IP portfolio, performing due diligence for an acquisition, securing a trademark, trade secret or copyright, or using litigation to resolve business disputes over infringement or misappropriation. We have helped many clients protect their investments in intellectual property, increase their market share, and strengthen their competitive advantage. We are true interactive partners with every client.
- Employment ContractEmployment issues are inevitable in every business in the course of their operations. Our society's employment law can be complicated and lengthy. KKT's employment attorneys help companies meet the challenges of the modern workplace. Our experience spans a wide spectrum, from individual employment litigation and arbitration to providing advice on day-to-day employment law issues to assisting companies with labor law problems. Our attorneys provide advice and litigation representation regarding a variety of employment contract matters, including disputes involving trade secrets, non-competition agreements, and discrimination. KKT has extensive experience in all aspects of employment litigation, including trial work, in cases arising under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Civil Rights Act of 1991, as well as other federal and state laws regulating the workplace. Workers’ compensation is one of our strengths. If you have been injured while performing your job duties, you are entitled to claim workers’ compensation benefits. These benefits can pay for your medical costs, rehabilitation therapy, and a portion of wages lost due to any temporary or permanent disability. Our experienced attorneys can help you each and every step of the way to obtain the benefits you deserve to the fullest extent possible.
- Employment Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Real Estate TransactionsKKT’s real estate practice is well recognized for its expertise, experience, responsiveness, and resources in handling transactions of any magnitude or complexity. We seek to provide clients with integrated legal services for all phases of a rental project, starting with preparing letters of intent, through the negotiation of leases and work letters, and continuing after a lease has been executed with the administration of the lease, including review of non-disturbance agreements, preparation of sub-leases, and participation in the review of landlord action. We also advise clients on matters involving diverse forms of commercial and residential real estate. We advise clients on all phases of real estate development, financing, and operations, ranging from purchases and sales, leases and financings, to sophisticated joint ventures. We advise on commercial, industrial and retail leasing matters. Commercial and residential leasing is currently one of the most active areas of our practice with both landlords and tenants. We are experienced in negotiating retail, restaurant, warehouse, industrial, laboratory, and office leases. Our experience also includes negotiating most types of operating leases, build-to-suit leases, ground leases, and subleases, as well as related easement agreements. Our clients range from small restaurant owners to multi-million dollar biochemical companies securing laboratory and office spaces. We also represent and advise on land development such as condominiums. In addition this wide ranging experience, we combine the expertise of attorney practice groups in tax law, corporate and securities law, environmental law, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditors’ rights in order to manage all aspects of today’s sophisticated real estate transactions.
- Easement
- Landlord-Tenant DisputesTwenty years of being committed to excellence, our practice areas now range from landlord-tenant cases to high-end patent litigation and securities law compliance practice. KKT has an energetic, devoted and multicultural team of attorneys who meet high ethical standards and are armed with enormous experience as well as effective litigation and transaction skills. Our attorneys have formed practice groups to more efficiently serve our clients. The diverse background of our attorneys has earned us a competitive edge for Chinese-speaking clients in both the U.S. and China. Our firm is unique and our commitment to clients is unmatched. Through word-of-mouth and trusted referrals, KKT has established and satisfied a diverse client base ranging from individuals to public corporations. Living by the commitment of pursuing excellence in service, we have worked hard to become a law firm that can offer comprehensive legal services covering virtually every aspect of business to meet our clients’ needs. KKT is honored to be a MetLife Hyatt Legal Plans participant law firm. We truly believe that by pursuing excellence, success will follow -- and it does
- Citizenship and Naturalization
- Green Cards
- Work VisasKKT’s Immigration practice group represents individuals from around the world on immigration matters and related issues. KKT’s practice is a results-oriented service. We have earned our reputation from our responsiveness to clients and our success rate on the cases we have represented. We specialize in business-related immigration matters, and we have helped hundreds of individuals obtain visas, including non-immigrant visas such as H-1B specialty occupation visas and L-1 intra-company transferee visas. We are experienced in obtaining immigrant visas (green cards), particularly for first-preference priority workers as well as second- and third-preference professional and skilled workers requiring labor certifications. Our firm provides advice and services regarding: Visas for executives, managers and employees of international firms (L-1A and L-1B visas) Temporary work visas for professionals (H-1B visa) Renewing or transferring company visas for specialty occupation employees Labor certification and PERM Immigrant visa petitions for outstanding professors and researchers Immigrant visa petitions for employment creation/investors Employment-related family immigrant visas (spouses/children/brothers/sisters) Other immigration services for professional and skilled workers Permanent resident status for spouses or other close relatives of U.S. citizens The naturalization (U.S. citizenship) process Our immigration attorneys also regularly handle removal (deportation) hearings, waivers, material witness warrants, and federal court litigation. We have experienced attorneys who have successfully represented hundreds of clients in cases before the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding deportation, asylum, and immigration appeals. We assist individuals under various circumstances involving removal proceedings in order to obtain an equitable and just resolution for their situation.
- Bankruptcy
- Tax LawOur practice in tax law includes federal, state, and local taxation disputes. This includes counseling clients on issues such as utility taxes, gross receipt taxes, state and local sales taxes, corporate income tax, real property transfer, and commercial rent tax matters.