Education
Washington University in St. Louis, J.D., 2007
Cum Laude
UC Irvine, B.A., 2004
Practice Areas
White Collar Criminal Defense
Whistleblower and False Claims Act Litigation
Business and Tort Litigation
Intellectual Property Disputes
Language
English
Chinese (Shanghainese, Mandarin)
Jason is a trial lawyer and founding partner of the firm. He has successfully tried dozens of civil and criminal matters in both state and federal courts, and has served as lead trial attorney in more than 30 trial and arbitration matters. Since 2007, Jason has represented hundreds of corporate and individual clients in various complex civil and criminal matters, including matters that involve trade secret and intellectual property theft, defamation, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, breach of contract, fraud, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (“RICO Act”), the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, the Economic Espionage Act, the False Claims Act, anti-trust and unfair competition laws, and cross-border disputes involving Chinese law.
In 2019, Jason successfully defended a U.S. based importer of dietary supplements from allegations of fraud and alleged violations of the Federal False Claims Act. After a two-week long jury trial, and with less than day of deliberations, the jury returned a complete defense verdict for the firm's client. In so doing, the trial team at Liang Ly helped the client to avoid more than $30 million in potential liabilities and sanctions. In 2022, Jason was part of the legal team that worked on one of the biggest customs fraud matters in the nation, which resulted in multiple proceedings before federal and state courts and one of the largest restitution orders against the perpetrators of the fraud.
Jason is admitted to practice before all state and federal courts in the State of California, and is also a member of the bar of the U.S. Courts of Appeal for the Sixth and Ninth Circuits. Jason has been consistently recognized by his peers as a Southern California Super Lawyers “Rising Star" and as a "Super Lawyer." He is devoted to serving his community and has previously served as the President and Board Member of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, and as a board member of the Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles.
Defending healthcare service providers in a civil action against alleged violations of the RICO Act.
Defending a real estate developer in an action brought by various lenders alleging fraud and other related claims.
Obtained full jury verdict for client in $33 million federal qui tam case after two-week trial
After four years litigation in a multi-million dollar breach of contract case, and a two-week bench trial, the firm's clients obtained a judgment that largely in their favor and was only ordered to pay approximately $3,000 in compensatory damages to the plaintiff.
Represented a toy manufacturer and conducted several internal investigations on its behalf relating to concerns of trade secret theft.
Represented individual and corporate clients who were based in the People's Republic of China in connection with a civil action in California for conversion, breach of contract, trade secret theft, and various other claims. The lawsuit ultimately resulted in a favorable settlement.
Secured more than $1 million in judgment in favor of investors who were defrauded in a complex EB-5/L-1 investment scheme.
Defending an individual against claims of defamation and slander by filing a special motion to strike under California’s anti-SLAPP statute.
Successfully defended a fundraising counsel for charities against claims of misrepresentation asserted by the State of California. After the Court sustained our demurrer, the State of California elected to dismiss without leave to amend and without our client having to pay or otherwise provide any compensation or non-monetary relief whatsoever.
Represented criminal defendant in a federal criminal matter involving wire fraud, customs fraud, conspiracy, forfeiture, and tax evasion.
Represented a former sheriff of Orange County in connection with a federal criminal prosecution, which resulted in the defendant being acquitted on five of the six criminal counts.
Providing counseling on corporate compliance issues concerning cross-border transactions.
Represented defendants in multiple SEC investigations and inquiries.
Secured dismissal of client in anti-SLAPP motion.
Southern California Chinese Lawyers Association, Past President and Board Member
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles, Former Board Member