Valerie Garcia Hong

The founder and principal attorney at Garcia Hong Law, Valerie Garcia Hong, is a distinguished business litigation attorney practicing law in California. When she established her firm in 2018, her aim was crystal clear: To offer sound counsel and top-notch representation to businesses of all scales, from startups and small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. She has helped individuals resolve disputes involving personal injury and real estate law as well.

Since beginning her practice in California in 2005, Ms. Hong has been a formidable presence, skillfully litigating cases in courts across the state. Providing valuable assistance to businesses grappling with legal challenges, she has helped them navigate complex contract disputes, resolve intricate shareholder and partnership conflicts, address trade secrets issues and delve into matters involving professional liability. With her nuanced approach, she has proactively worked with businesses, helping them identify any potential vulnerabilities.

Peer-review rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, Ms. Hong’s work has been celebrated and honored by several organizations, bestowing her with accolades and awards, including:

• Top 100 Leaders in Law, San Diego Business Journal
• Top Attorney – Insurance Defense and Corporate Litigation, San Diego Daily Transcript
• Best of Bar, San Diego Business Journal
• “Superb” rating, Avvo
• Service Award, San Diego County Bar Association

A graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Ms. Hong earned her Bachelor of Science degree in broadcast journalism in 2001. A year later, she started pursuing law studies at the Illinois Institute of Technology—Chicago-Kent College of Law and obtained her Juris Doctor degree in 2005.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.