About Jeff Hoang

Jeff Hoang Pham is a prominent business attorney based in Costa Mesa, California. He has been a member of the State Bar of California since 2006, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the legal profession. Mr. Pham is the founder of Founders First Law, APC, which is located at 555 Anton Blvd, Suite 150, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. His firm specializes in offering legal services to private companies throughout Southern California, focusing on various aspects of business law. Mr. Pham earned his Juris Doctor from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles in 2005.

While attending law school, he distinguished himself as the Articles Editor for the Loyola Law Review. His academic achievements included recognition on the Dean's List and induction into the St. Thomas More Law Honors Society, showcasing his dedication and excellence in legal studies. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Riverside. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in English in 2002, graduating cum laude and being inducted into the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa honor society. After graduating from Loyola Law School, Mr. Pham began his legal career as corporate counsel for CoreLogic, Inc.

This company is recognized as the world's largest provider of real estate data and analytics. In his role at CoreLogic, he provided legal advice on many matters, including business transactions, trade secret enforcement, and international corporate acquisitions. His experience in this position laid a strong foundation for his future endeavors in the legal field. In 2013, Mr. Pham co-founded Adams & Pham APC, a full-service boutique law firm that focused primarily on business law and litigation. This venture further developed his skills and expertise in various legal areas. By 2025, he established Founders First Law, APC, where he continues to serve as outside general counsel.

His practice areas include business entity formations, commercial real estate leases, employment agreements, vendor contracts, mergers and acquisitions, as well as asset sales and purchases. Additionally, he handles intellectual property licenses, providing comprehensive legal support to his clients. Mr. Pham is an active member of the Orange County Bar Association's Business & Corporate Law Section, contributing to the legal community in Southern California. His dedication to his profession is recognized; he has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star from 2017 to 2019. Fluent in English, Mr. Pham combines his legal expertise with a commitment to serving his clients effectively, making him a respected figure in the business law landscape.

Education

Loyola Law School, Los Angeles

J.D. (2005)

2002

University of California - Riverside

B.A. (2002) | English

1997

Languages

English (Spoken, Written)

Experience

Shareholder & Lawyer

Adams & Pham APC
2013

Principal

Pham Law Group
2009

Corporate Counsel

CoreLogic, Inc.
2006

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court

Types of Cases Handled

Business Law

Legal Services Scope

Business Entity Formations Commercial Real Estate Leases Employment Agreements Vendor Contracts Mergers and Acquisitions Asset Sales and Purchases Intellectual Property Licenses

Professional Associations

Orange County Bar Association - Business & Corporate Law Section

has membership 2012 - Current

Office Locations

Main Office

 575 Anton Blvd., Third Floor Costa Mesa CA 92626