BIOGRAPHY
Jesse Chen, Esq. is a passionate solo practitioner with a focus in business law, contracts negotiation, real estate and civil litigation, and criminal law defense. Attorney Chen represents individuals and small businesses in Western Pennsylvania in matters such as buying and selling a business, negotiating business contracts and leases, prosecuting and defending against civil lawsuits, and aggressively protecting his clients against criminal charges. His breadth and depth of legal knowledge and experience, bilingual and cross-cultural understanding, and strict confidentiality form the bedrock of his client representation. His current and past clients include multinational corporations, domestic businesses, and individuals in their legal needs.
Attorney Chen grew up in Pittsburgh. Outside of work, he is a Master-ranked Starcraft II player, a Legendary/Ironman-level XCOM 2 player, a Deity-level Civilization V player, and enjoys hiking, target shooting, gardening, community service, and spending time with his family.
ADMISSIONS
All Commonwealth of Pennsylvania state and appellate courts
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
PAST EXPERIENCE
Attorney, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Certified Legal Intern, City of Philadelphia Law Department
Certified Legal Intern, Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Certified Legal Intern, Temple Legal Aid
Intern, Philadelphia Municipal Court, Criminal Division
Intern, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division
EDUCATION
Certificate, 2025, National Trial Advocacy College, University of Virginia
Juris Doctor, 2010, Temple University, Beasley School of Law
(Integrated Trial Advocacy Program/ITAP - Outstanding Oral Advocacy Award)
Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Studies (Transhumanism), 2006, Warren Wilson College
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Vice President/Board Member, PCA Youth Center (2023 - Present)
Vice President/Board Member, CAST-P Organization (2011 - 2018, 2020 - 2022)
(Chief Organizer, Mentorship Program)
Legal consultant to:
Pittsburgh Chinese School
Pittsburgh Chinese Church -- Oakland
CAST-P Organization;
Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center (PCCC)
PCA Youth Center
1st, 2nd & 3rd Carnegie Mellon University Summit New Venture (Venture Capital) Competition.
Jesse Chen, Esq. is a passionate solo practitioner with a focus in business law, contracts negotiation, real estate and civil litigation, and criminal law defense. Attorney Chen represents individuals and small businesses in Western Pennsylvania in matters such as buying and selling a business, negotiating business contracts and leases, prosecuting and defending against civil lawsuits, and aggressively protecting his clients against criminal charges. His breadth and depth of legal knowledge and experience, bilingual and cross-cultural understanding, and strict confidentiality form the bedrock of his client representation. His current and past clients include multinational corporations, domestic businesses, and individuals in their legal needs.
Attorney Chen grew up in Pittsburgh. Outside of work, he is a Master-ranked Starcraft II player, a Legendary/Ironman-level XCOM 2 player, a Deity-level Civilization V player, and enjoys hiking, target shooting, gardening, community service, and spending time with his family.
ADMISSIONS
All Commonwealth of Pennsylvania state and appellate courts
United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
United States Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit
PAST EXPERIENCE
Attorney, Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
Certified Legal Intern, City of Philadelphia Law Department
Certified Legal Intern, Neighborhood Legal Services Association
Certified Legal Intern, Temple Legal Aid
Intern, Philadelphia Municipal Court, Criminal Division
Intern, Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, Criminal Division
EDUCATION
Certificate, 2025, National Trial Advocacy College, University of Virginia
Juris Doctor, 2010, Temple University, Beasley School of Law
(Integrated Trial Advocacy Program/ITAP - Outstanding Oral Advocacy Award)
Bachelor of Arts, Integrative Studies (Transhumanism), 2006, Warren Wilson College
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Vice President/Board Member, PCA Youth Center (2023 - Present)
Vice President/Board Member, CAST-P Organization (2011 - 2018, 2020 - 2022)
(Chief Organizer, Mentorship Program)
Legal consultant to:
Pittsburgh Chinese School
Pittsburgh Chinese Church -- Oakland
CAST-P Organization;
Pittsburgh Chinese Cultural Center (PCCC)
PCA Youth Center
1st, 2nd & 3rd Carnegie Mellon University Summit New Venture (Venture Capital) Competition.
