MEET SAM Y. CHON
Contact Sam: schon@torresvictor.com
I am a civil litigator with over two decades of litigation experience both in California and Florida. I have handled and managed all aspects of complex construction defect claims involving residential, commercial, and mixed-use high-rise condominium and townhome buildings as well as apartment conversions since 2000. I also served as general corporate counsel to the boards of directors of common interest developments on many topics, including but not limited to, fiduciary responsibility, interpretation of convents and restrictions, insurance coverage, conflict resolutions, construction contract review, and post-construction defect lawsuit remedial repair and bidding procedures. In my early career, I served as Tax Counsel II for the State of California’s Board of Equalization, Property Tax Division, and taught business law at the University of Phoenix, Sacramento Valley Campus for multiple semesters. When I had my own practice, I had an unique opportunity to serve as a volunteer small claims court judge for the Sacramento County Superior Court.
Currently, my practice is dedicated to defending the rights and interests of the developers, architects, engineers, and contractors sued by common interest developments in construction defect lawsuits. My experiences as a long-time plaintiff’s counsel are invaluable in effectively and efficiently defending the interests of my clients.
In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, dancing, lifting weights, and practicing yoga. Also, my love of animals led me to actively volunteer for Army-for-Pets, a non-profit organization. I set my intentions each morning with meditation and after a long day’s work, exercise to unwind and rejuvenate.
BAR ADMISSIONS
State Bar Admissions
- California (1988)
- Florida (2019)
Education
University of California at Berkeley, Haas School of Business, B.S., 1994.
- Golden Key National Honor Society, Lifetime Member.
University of Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, J.D., 1998.
- Traynor Honor Society Member and Dean’s Honor.
California State University at Sacramento, M.S.B.A, 2005.
- Master of Science in Taxation.
Publication and Speaking Engagements
- Taking Control of Association Transition from Developer to Owners, DBPR Continuing Education Course Instructor for CAI Managers, March 2022.
- March Madness Symposium, CAI Board Member Education on Dispute Resolution Panel, Weston, March 2022.
- 2022 Legal Summit, CAI Board Member Education Panel on Bills Affecting Community Associations, West Palm Beach, February 2022.
- 2022 Legal Summit, CAI Board Member Education Panel on Bills Affecting Community Associations, Port St. Lucie, February 2022.
- Champlain Towers Task Force Findings, CAI Board Member Lunch and Learn Panel, November 2021.
- The One-Hour Board Meeting, CAI Broward and Miami-Dade Education Expo. DBPR Approved Course Instructor, August 2021.
- March Madness Symposium, Condo and HOA Construction Defect Claims Panel, South Florida CAM Educational Services, March 2020.
- Avoiding Litigation from the Litigator’s Perspective, The Voice, Fall 2017.
- Recipe for Successful Post- Defect Litigation Remedial Repairs, The Property Line, May 2017.
- Contracts 101: The Basics for HOAs, The Property Line, April 2014.
- Quiet Title Lawsuits, The Voice Quarterly, Third Edition, 2013.
- Creekridge Townhome Owners Association v. C. Scott Whitten, Inc. et al., (2009) 177 Cal.App.4th 251.
- Got AED?, The Communicator, CAI-Bay Area Journal, 2005.
- The Rule Making, The Voice, CAI-CNC Journal, 2005.
- Tax Havens: Legal and Ethical Issues, CSUS Master of Science in Taxation Thesis, 2005.
ABOUT US
Torres Law Group is a full service, general defense law firm providing legal services to the insurance industry, corporate risk management and commercial clients throughout the State of Florida. We represent clients in litigated matters in State and Federal Courts and alternative dispute resolution forums and provide legal advice and counsel on coverage and non-litigated matters.