HDTL Law Firm

Advice that matters

We pride ourselves on being a different kind of law firm. Our dedicated team has extraordinary depth and experience in law and business. We are bound together by an entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for excellence. We are more than just attorneys, we are business partners.

About Our Firm

HDTL Law Firm is a Vietnamese full service legal practice which serves the needs of many of the multinational corporations.

Our team integrates into your business to improve your operations and prevent legal problems. We know problems are still going to arise, and we are ready to react quickly and efficiently. This may mean a shift in monthly priorities, but we handle these emergencies within the preset budget.

HDTL Law Firm is devoted to continuously adding value to our clients’ businesses. Our goal is to take our clients from struggling, frustrated business owners to confident, in-control entrepreneurs. By being an affordable and integrated legal department, we drive the improvement and change that turns our clients’ companies into great operations.

We hope that you will enjoy exploring this site and finding out more about HDTL.

FIRM PHILOSOPHY

We are results oriented business lawyers. Our focus is to help our clients explore, evaluate and creatively implement new business opportunities and deals, to help solve business problems, and to help them grow their businesses in this fast moving and challenging environment.

In the transactional aspect of our practice, we work with our clients to clarify goals and objectives, identify, apportion and manage risks, provide appropriate remedies, and work to make the framework of a transaction rational, predictable, and thus, maximally beneficial. In the dispute resolution aspect of our practice, we develop strategies consistent with clients’ business objectives, and then assist our clients in solving problems in the most efficient, cost-effective manner, which may include representation in negotiation, mediation, or an adjudicated resolution. Regardless of the task, we approach both transactions and disputes as business problems that require business solutions. We analyze. We advise. We advocate.

OUR MISSION

+ We commit to excellence on a daily basis;

+ We recognize the importance and effect of love and compassion within our practice;

+ The loyalty of our firm, our staff, and our clients shall be valued and reciprocated;

+ Promoting genuine relationships among staff and clients is vital;

+ We are committed to developing our attorneys' skills to achieve expert levels of practice Professional ethics and integrity are essential;

+ We will uphold the courage to serve through difficulty and improbabilities;

+ We will fight for true advocacy on behalf of our clients.

CORE VALUES

Client-focused
Responsive
Creative
Innovative
Passionate about work we do
Entrepreneurial

WHAT WE DO

We help individuals and corporations in delicate or compromising situations, who need a sophisticated and discrete touch. We can help with any of the situations below and more. Contact us to find out how we can provide you with sound legal guidance and help.

Custom Legal Department

There is an old adage, “An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure.” That holds true for your legal affairs as well. HDTL Law Firm has developed a Custom Legal Department Program where we proactively build a system to protect, improve, and grow our client’s businesses. We serve as General Counsel and bring active legal and management help on a fixed fee basis.

Family Law

DIVORCE & CUSTODY LAW, or family law, is a tool to help you resolve family related issues involving your partner, children, and other individuals. It includes a wide range of cases including divorce, dissolution, custody, visitation, child support, adoption, or any other divorce law matters. Divorce law remedies can help resolve stressful situations or prevent things from escalating as well between you and your family. Our Attorneys can help you secure comfort while fighting for your rights no matter what the situation.

banking and creditors' rights

HDTL Law Firm has extensive experience in representing clients in all aspects of commercial and residential lending, including loan default litigation, secured and unsecured loan structuring, loan negotiation and documentation, real estate and construction lending, garnishment response, loan workout and liquidation transactions.

real estate

HDTL’s team blends a broad knowledge of real estate law and business practice with well-honed skills in litigation and alternative dispute resolution. In addition, we pride ourselves on our familiarity with business concepts that transcend traditional real estate issues and on our ability to unify the many disciplines necessary to litigate sophisticated transactions. Our specialized knowledge in real estate law, combined with excellent advocacy skills, will put you in the best possible position to obtain a positive outcome in your real estate litigation.

labor and employment

HDTL Law Firm provides labor and employment legal services to business clients in a broad range of industries, including construction, banking and financial services, hospitality, and others.

We advise clients, including through management training, on how to handle personnel matters in compliance with local laws, including with respect to hiring, job training, background checks, employee discipline, reductions in force, payment/provision of wages and benefits, and the investigation and resolution of employee complaints.

We also assist clients in the drafting of employment-related documents, including employee handbooks, performance evaluations, job descriptions, disciplinary action forms, employment agreements, and non-compete and other restrictive covenant agreements.

criminal law

IF YOU HAVE CRIMINAL CHARGES brought against you, it is in your best interest to seek representation. HDTL's experienced criminal defense attorney can help you avoid making legal mistakes that may make the situation worse.

HDTL's criminal defense lawyer will explain your rights and navigate the legal field for you. They can advise you on all of your options, and assist in determining your best course of action. They will defend your innocence or help you obtain a better plea bargain.

WHY CHOOSE US

+ Honest, Expert Lawyers

We believe in open, honest communication and transparency in all aspects of our work. Our experienced staff will provide you with not only the legal knowledge and advice you need, but also a long-lasting relationship where you are never out of the loop.

+ Proactive Help

Our preventative lawyering approach helps your business adjust to growth-related changes and amplify success by foreseeing issues, creating solutions and implementing systems that ensure your business is growing in the most profitable way possible.

+ Built for Entrepreneurs

We have an extensive background in helping small businesses and corporations launching their practices. We work with you every step of the way to not only start your business, but to ensure it will succeed and thrive for years to come.

Our firm is about

+ We Proactively Help Clients Make Smart Decisions

Our team strives to change the lives of our clients by getting ahead of their problems and helping them see their opportunities.

+ We Obsess About Client Communications

One of the main frustrations with lawyers is lack of communication. Consequently, we believe it is our obligation to proactively keep our clients up to date on developments. Therefore, our clients stay informed and secure through all stages of their matters. Our team provides regular communications, such as weekly e-mail updates reporting on our progress, how much of your allotted budget we’ve used, and what our next steps are.

+ We Liberate Through Systems

“Liberate” likely seems like an odd word to use here, but we chose it intentionally. We establish systems to serve our clients with consistency and accuracy. As a result, these systems free our team up to operate at peak efficiency and effectiveness, allowing us to hone in on the critical aspects that seem to arise in every matter we handle. For us, systems are like the checklists pilots or surgeons use to ensure the right outcome.

+ R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Respect is a proactive obligation we deliver to our clients and others we come into contact with. So, we proactively get our client information to make smart business decisions and protect their pocketbooks at the same time. For all others, it involves always showing decency and respect for their interests and expectations.

MEET OUR ATTORNEYS

HDTL assist clients in all phases of their operations and corporate life cycles, from formation to succession, including transactions, litigation and dispute resolution. Commercial real estate matters as well as non-compete/trade secret, employment, business and real estate-related litigation represent a significant area of practice for our firm.

For more information about our individual attorneys, please click on the respective attorney profile linked below.