Law Offices of Steve Qi & Associates

博雄聯合律師事務所

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    Experience. Expertise. Success.

About The Firm

Steve Qi & Associates is one of the most reputable Chinese-American law firms in Southern California, founded by attorney Steve Qi. Mr. Qi has been serving the community for almost 30 years, representing clients from all walks of life, and in particular, both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

Steve Qi & Associates is a professional, full-service law firm located in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California. As one of the most recognized law firms in the Chinese community in Southern California, we uphold a modern approach to legal services with a commitment to excellence. Our motto as reflected in our logo Q&A: You have Questions, We have Answers.

Our legal team consists of highly qualified and dedicated attorneys with bilingual capabilities. Our attorneys possess precise and thorough understanding of U.S. business and immigration laws and extensive knowledge of business structures and formation processes, particularly in California. Additionally, our team has solid experience in civil and business litigations.

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Meet the Founder

Meet Our Founder – Steve Qi

Mr. Steve Qi was born in China and received his graduate degree and Juris Doctor degree in Southern California. Since founding the Law Offices of Steve Qi & Associates, Mr. Qi has guided thousands of Chinese clients through business, investment, and immigration legal processes in the United States.

As one of the earliest Chinese-American immigration attorneys, he has experienced multiple immigration policy reforms and handled complex immigration cases. In his almost 30 years of practice, he has helped close to a thousand Chinese students and scholars obtain their green cards through EB-1A and NIW. In addition, Mr. Qi has successfully petitioned several hundreds of EB-5 visas on behalf of Chinese investors.

In the meantime, Mr. Qi also represented several hundreds of business clients, corporations and individuals, in their litigation and transactional practices. He has helped his clients prevailed in numerous litigation cases, with judgment and/or verdict in the millions of dollars. One of the cases was featured in the Daily Journal, one of California’s most respected legal publications.

Due to his deep understanding and experience in U.S. immigration and business laws, Mr. Steve Qi is also a frequent guest to local TV and Radio shows such as KSCI-Channel 18, Phoenix TV, Skylink TV, etc.

Admissions, Awards & Recognitions

  • Admissions:

    • California Supreme Court

    • United States District Court, Central District of California

    • United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

    Professional Associations:

    • Member, The State Bar of California (CAL BAR) since 2003

    • Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) since 2003

    • Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2004

    • Southern California Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine (2013)

    • Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine (2012-2014)

    • Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine (2013)

    • Top Attorney, Pasadena Magazine (2016)

    • Award and Excellence recognition for the America's Most Honored Professionals certified by The American Registry（2015）

    • Exceptional and Outstanding Client Service as published by American Institute of Legal Counsel (2016-2017)

    • American publisher that has been chronicling individuals who have achieved noteworthy positions and accomplishments within their respective fields since 1899 (2019-2020)

Our Practice Areas

  • We represent clients in business transactions, including contract review, company formation, and strategic consulting. Our clients include professionals, new businesses, established partnerships, and publicly held companies seeking to invest in the United States.

  • Our attorneys have extensive litigation experience in civil and commercial disputes, including:

    • Breach of Contract

    • Fraud and misrepresentation

    • Injunctions and legal remedies

    We understand that resolving legal matters quickly helps your business return to normal operations. Our strategic and efficient approach improves the likelihood of favorable settlements or court wins.

    We also provide legal services in international trade and investments, advising Chinese investors and manufacturers in their business ventures in the United States.

  • Our firm handles a broad range of employment-based immigration cases, including:

    • EB-1A/EB-1C: Extraordinary ability, outstanding professors and researchers, and multinational executives

    • EB-2A: National Interest Waivers and individuals with advanced degrees or exceptional ability

    • L-1, and EB-5 investment-based green cards

Why Choose Us

With almost 30 years of experience, we have helped thousands of clients obtain green cards through business and employment based immigration. More significantly We’ve represented several hundred of companies in complex litigations, and winning and defending multi-million dollar verdicts in U.S. courts.

Our core values are:

  • Professionalism and efficiency

  • Client-centered service

  • Bilingual legal support

  • Strategic, results-driven legal solutions

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