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Most people would never consider the legal profession as one that could bring people together. Even fewer people would think of law as something that could do that either, but for Sang Min Lim, whose Korean name is 임상민 and Chinese name is 林相旻, a business broker, a realtor, an attorney, a founder of Sang Min Lim Law Firm & Sang Min Lim Real Estate focusing on Southern California and Nevada, practicing law gave him the chance to do just that.
“While I was attending law school, I really started to focus on how the work I would be doing as a lawyer would impact people’s lives,” he said. “And thinking about that prompted me to also think about how I, as a lawyer, could work closely with my clients to make sure they had the best experience possible, and also that they felt like they were in good hands.”
Sang Min Lim’s law firm, which has both a business law and real estate law department, the main goal is to provide security and well-being for his clients. From business disputes or drafting contracts to commercial real estate transactions or landlord-tenant disputes, Lim and his team are focused on shouldering the stressful burden of the law so clients can continue doing what they do best in business.
“In our experience, clients want to know their lawyers will always have their best interests in mind and fight hard to get them what they deserve,” said Lim. “We never want to lose sight of that and always want to be understanding of how the legal matters we manage don’t just affect someone’s business, but their life and their family as well. As long as we stay focused on people, we do great work. It’s simple.”
From the Stage to the Classroom
While Sang Min Lim wanted to pursue a law degree – first by attending Brown University, then by applying to law school at the University of Southern California – he had, as many students did, a side hustle-slash-dream: music.
After witnessing the growing popularity of the K-Pop music genre in the United States, Lim entered the industry in 2019 with a debut single and music video. While the music industry experience on its face was enough reward in and of itself, Lim also gained a unique understanding of another facet of the human experience that informed how he engages with his practice of business law.
“Music is something that can bring pretty much everyone together, and I definitely saw that happening through my music,” Lim said. “But I also was able to travel and speak to more and different people, and I learned a lot about how hard it can be to step into a culture that isn’t yours and try to figure out what to do and how to live in a way that will help you build a good life. It was hard for me as a student, and it’s even harder for countless other people.”
It’s no secret that doing business in the United States is a complicated one, Lim added – even more so for people who don’t speak or understand English well. That’s part of why he and his team are so focused on becoming a “one-stop shop” for those seeking legal guidance, as well as relocation support.
“That’s one of the reasons I got into real estate in the first place,” he said. “It’s hard to navigate the housing market when you don’t understand English well, and I’m in the unique position to help. So of course I wanted to step up.”
Brokering New Lives
Sang Min Lim Law Firm & Sang Min Lim Real Estate (currently associated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Keller Williams Realty), specializes in helping just about anyone find the perfect real estate to start a new chapter.
“It’s not just about knowing how to find residential or commercial property,” said Lim. “It’s about using online and traditional marketing platforms to find the right property, keeping client’s needs in mind, and making sure they’re comfortable with the process. I see, a lot of times, real estate agents pushing through their own ideas of what a client might need. That’s not what we’re about. Like with my law practice, it’s about putting the client first, but doing everything they need to feel like we’re taking care of them.”
Whether the families that come to Lim seeking assistance are looking for legal counsel or help finding the perfect real estate for them, Lim said he’s proud to put his myriad of skills to work helping people who need it.
“It’s not something a lot of people are in a position to do,” he said. “I take this honor very seriously, and I take what I do very seriously. I think there’s a misconception that you have to be impersonal and all about business in order to succeed. But I’m proof that the best success you can find is wrapped up in how you care about other people.”
About Sang Min Lim
Sang Min Lim, Founder of Sang Min Lim Law Firm & Sang Min Lim Real Estate (currently associated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Keller Williams Realty), who is a business broker, a real estate agent licensed in both California and Nevada, and an attorney licensed in both California and Nevada, currently serves the Southern California and Nevada markets. Sang Min Lim is admitted to the California State Bar and Nevada State Bar after passing both the California bar exam and Nevada bar exam on his first try. Click here for more information about his law firm: sangminlimlawfirm.com
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