Attorney Profiles
The California law firm of Huang Fedalen & Lin LLP has in-depth experience in transactional work, litigation, and arbitration in business law, real estate law, intellectual property, governmental law, and international law. Our firm members include:
- Patrick K. Huang
- James C. Fedalen
- Angela P. Lin
- Cynthia Lengeman
- Robert (Bobby) L. Mason II
- Joseph M. Nicchitta
Patrick K. Huang
Patrick K. Huang is a partner with Huang Fedalen & Lin LLP. His practice areas include:
- Commercial Litigation and Transactions
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), including Arbitration and Mediation
- General Corporate and Partnership Transactions and Disputes
- Real Estate Law
- Construction Law
- Intellectual Property Litigation
Mr. Huang is based in California and represents clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. He is admitted to practice in California state and federal courts, including the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the District Court for the District of Hawaii, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals on the East Coast, and the U.S Supreme Court. He has represented clients in arbitration before the American Arbitration Association (AAA) and the International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration in Paris, France.
Mr. Huang has been practicing law for 34 years. He is an "AV"-Preeminent rated attorney and a recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Remedies. He received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California at Santa Barbara and his Juris Doctorate from the University of West Los Angeles. He is both a trial attorney and was, for many years, a member of the panel of arbitrators at the National Arbitration Forum. His reported cases include The Ambassador Hotel Co., Ltd. vs. Wei-Chuan Investment, et. al. (1999) 189 F.3d 1017 and Weiss v. Washington Mutual Bank, (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 72.
Mr. Huang was born in Nanjing, China, and is fluent in Cantonese.
Education
Admissions
- State Bar of California, 1975
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1976
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1977
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1979
- U.S. District Court, District of Hawaii, 1984
- U.S. Court of Appeal, Second Circuit, 2006
Professional Associations
- State Bar of California
- American Bar Association
- Member, International Bar Association, London, England Section
- International Chamber of Commerce Court of Arbitration
Reported Cases
- Weiss v. Washington Mutual Bank, (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 72
- The Ambassador Hotel Co., Ltd. vs. Wei-Chuan Investment, et. al., (1999) 189 F.3d 1017
Awards
- Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Remedies
James C. Fedalen
James C. Fedalen is a partner at the firm and an "AV"-Preeminent rated attorney with 30 years of legal experience. His practice areas include:
- Business Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Construction Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Governmental, Environmental, Land Use, Entitlement, and Condemnation matters
- Probate, Trust, and Conservatorship matters
- Appellate Practice
Mr. Fedalen is admitted to practice before the U.S. District Courts for the Southern, Central, and Eastern Districts of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. Tax Court and the United States Supreme Court. He focuses his practice on litigation and arbitration and has served as an arbitrator with the Los Angeles County Bar Association and as Deputy City Attorney Litigation Counsel for both Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral Cities in California. He acted as Special Litigation Counsel for the Inland Valley Development Agency, the City of San Bernardino, and the San Bernardino International Airport Authority, and Special Counsel for the City of Victorville.
In addition to litigating and arbitrating cases, Mr. Fedalen lectures about Real Estate and Business law at California State University at Northridge and California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California. He has also served as a Judge Pro Tem with the Los Angeles Superior and Municipal Courts.
Education
Admissions
- State Bar of California, 1979
- U.S. District Court, Central District of California, 1979
- U.S. Tax Court, 1982
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 1982
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1993
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, 2002
- U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, 2002
Professional Associations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- San Fernando Valley Bar Association
- American Bar Association
- Tri-County Government Attorneys Association, 1997-2000,
- Executive Committee, State Bar of California, Probate and Trust Sections, 1995-1997
Professional Activities
- Judge Pro Tem, Los Angeles Superior and Municipal Courts
- Arbitrator, Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Special Litigation Counsel, Inland Valley Development Agency
- Special Litigation Counsel, City of San Bernardino
- Special Counsel, City of Victorville
- Deputy City Attorney, Litigation Counsel, City of Desert Hot Springs and Cathedral City, California, 1997-2000
- Special Litigation Counsel, San Bernardino International Airport Authority, 1997-2000
- Panel Attorney, Los Angeles County Superior Court Probate Volunteer Panel, 1984-1997
- Lecturer, Real Estate and Business Law, California State University at Northridge, 1987-1989
- Lecturer, Administration of Justice, Real Estate and Business Law, California Lutheran University, 1985-1987
Community Activities
- Football Coach, High School
- Board Member, West Hills Property Owners Association, 1986-1992
Reported Cases
- Friends of Mammoth, et al. v. Town of Mammoth Lakes, 82 Cal. App. 4th 511, 2000
- Cathedral City Public Safety Management Assoc. v. City of Cathedral City, 72 Cal. App. 4th 821, rev. den., ord. depub., 1999
- Warren v. Merrill, 143 Cal. App. 4th, 1996.
- Niesner v. Kusch, 186 Cal. App. 3d 291, 1986
- Tokidoki, LLC v. Fortune Dynamic, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 65665 (C.D. Cal. Jul. 28, 2009)
- Fortune Dynamic, Inc. v. Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Mangement, Inc. 618 F.3d 1025 (9th Cir. 2010)
Angela P. Lin
Angela P. Lin is a partner with the firm. Ms. Lin's practice areas include:
- Real Estate Law and Litigation
- Business Litigation
- Intellectual Property Litigation
- Appellate Practice
Ms. Lin is admitted to practice by the State Bar of California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States District Court for the Central District of California. She received a Bachelor in Science in Business Administration from the University of California at Riverside and received her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles.
She started practicing law in 2003, first as a workers’ compensation defense attorney and soon thereafter in the field of civil litigation, which included third party insurance litigation, contract disputes, trust contests, and business torts.
Ms. Lin is a member of several legal and professional organizations, including the State Bar of California, the American Bar Association, the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, the Ventura County Bar Association, and the Ventura County Asian American Bar Association.
Education
- J.D., Loyola Law School
- B.S., University of California, Riverside
Admissions
- State Bar of California, 2003
- U.S. District Court for Central District of California, 2003
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, 2008
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, 2008
Professional Associations
- Ventura County and American Bar Associations
- State Bar of California
- Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles
- Ventura County Asian American Bar Association
Reported Cases
- Weiss v. Washington Mutual Bank, (2007) 147 Cal.App.4th 72
- Bernardo Footwear, LLC v. Fortune Dynamic, Inc., 2007 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 93851 (S.D. Tex. Dec. 24, 2007)
- Bernardo Footwear, LLC v. Fortune Dynamic, Inc., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2976 (S.D. Tex., Jan. 15, 2008)
- Tokidoki, LLC v. Fortune Dynamic, Inc., 2009 U.S. Dist LEXIS 65665 (C.D. Cal. Jul. 28, 2009)
Cynthia Lengeman
Cynthia Lengeman obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of California at Santa Barbara and her Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law. While at Pepperdine, Ms. Lengeman was on the Moot Court Board and participated in the Long Program for study abroad. She worked in the Special Education Advocacy Clinic and on the Adoption Law Project to assist foster kids and parents with adoptions. During the summer, she worked at the California Court of Appeals for the Second District, Division 6.
Ms. Lengeman has substantial training in alternative dispute resolution. She received her dispute resolution certification from the Strauss Institute at Pepperdine and was a member of the Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal.
Education
Admissions
- State Bar of California, 2009
Professional Activities
- Certified Mediator, Strauss Institute at Pepperdine
- Special Education Advocacy Clinic
- Adoption Law Project
- Pepperdine Moot Court Board
- Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal
- Pepperdine London Program for Study Abroad
Robert (Bobby) L. Mason II
Robert L. Mason II is an associate at the firm, providing clients with legal assistance in business, commercial, and intellectual property litigation. Mr. Mason was admitted to practice law in California in 2000 and is admitted to the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
Mr. Mason received his Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College, cum laude, before going on to Stanford Law School where he earned his Juris Doctorate. His prior work experience centers on intellectual property litigation, including serving as a litigation consultant for MGA Entertainment, Inc. in a complex intellectual property dispute with Mattel, Inc. In addition, he is a member of the Los Angeles Music Network, the National Association of Record Industry Professionals, and the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association. He is an attendee at the California Copyright Conference.
Mr. Mason was born in La Fayette, Indiana. When not involved in the practice of law, he enjoys playing Texas Hold' em Poker and fantasy baseball. He was also a contestant on Survivor: Panama Exile Island which aired in 2006.
Education
- J.D., Stanford University
- B.A., Amherst College, Political Science (cum laude)
Admissions
- State Bar of California, 2000
- Central District of California, 2000
Professional Associations
- Los Angeles Music Network (LAMN)
- National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP)
- Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA)
Professional Activities
- Participant, The Legal and Practical Aspects of the Recording Industry with Dina LaPolt, Esq., University of California, Los Angeles Extension Program
- California Copyright Conference
Joseph M. Nicchitta
Joseph M. Nicchitta is an associate at the firm. Mr. Nicchitta has significant experience litigating cases involving First Amendment and defamation claims, and has practiced in the areas of intellectual property, entertainment, real estate, and business and commercial litigation. Mr. Nicchitta's clients have included celebrities, production and distribution companies, online news websites, newspapers, directors, producers, restaurants, clubs, real estate developers, commercial landlords and manufacturers.
Prior to joinging the firm, Mr. Nicchitta was a litigation associate at Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Marmaro LLP (now Jeffer, Mangels, Butler & Mitchell LLP) and The Avanzado Law Firm, an entertainment litigation boutique in Century City.
Mr. Nicchitta is admitted to practice in California state court, United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Education
- J.D., New York University School of Law (2006)
- B.A., University of California, Berkeley (2001)
Admissions
- Member, State Bar of California (2006 - present)
- Admitted to Practice, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Admitted to Practice, United States District Court, Central District of California
Professional Associations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- Litigation Section of the Los Angeles County Bar Association
