Attorney Referrals & Co-Counsel
A Trusted Partner for Your Referred Personal Injury and Car Accident Cases
When you refer a client to Tien Law Firm, you’re referring them to a firm that treats every case — and every referring relationship — with the same level of care. We’re a North Carolina and California personal injury firm built on strong results, transparent communication, and referral fee handling done by the book. Many of our cases come from former clients, referring attorneys, and law firms who’ve seen firsthand how we work.
Whether you’re looking to refer out a car accident or catastrophic injury matter entirely, or you want to stay involved as litigation co-counsel, we’ll build an arrangement that works for you and serves your client well.
Call (888) 919-8889 or email info@tienlawfirm.com to discuss a referral or co-counsel opportunity.
Why Attorneys Refer Cases to Tien Law Firm
Referring a client out is a decision that reflects on your judgment and your relationship with your client. We know that, and we don’t take it lightly. Referring attorneys consistently tell us that cases sent our way get:
- Direct communication, not a black box. You and your client will always know where the case stands.
- Full resources for complex, high-value matters, including catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases that require significant investment in experts, investigation, and litigation preparation.
- Prompt, compliant handling of referral and co-counsel fees, paid immediately once a matter resolves and fees are received, and structured in accordance with the Rules of Professional Conduct in both North Carolina and California.
- A trial-ready approach, so cases aren’t quietly settled for less than they’re worth. We prepare every matter as if it’s going in front of a jury, because that’s what gets insurance companies to negotiate seriously.
Practice Areas We Take On Referral
We represent clients across a broad spectrum of personal injury and civil litigation matters, including:
- Car, truck, and motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Catastrophic injury cases
- Wrongful death
- Premises liability
- Other serious personal injury and civil litigation matters
If you’re unsure whether a matter is a fit, reach out — we’re glad to evaluate it.
Led by an Award-Winning Litigator
Tien Law Firm was founded by Sonya Tien, an award-winning litigator who left a BigLaw practice to build a firm focused on skilled representation for injured clients. Her track record includes:
- Super Lawyers Rising Star — recognized seven consecutive years
- National Trial Lawyers — Top 40 Under 40 and Top 100 for Personal Injury
- Avvo — a perfect 10.0 rating maintained for thirteen consecutive years
That same standard of advocacy applies to every referred and co-counsel matter our firm takes on.
How Referrals and Co-Counsel Arrangements Work
1. Confidential First Look We privately and confidentially evaluate your client’s case and provide an initial assessment — no obligation, no pressure.
2. Referral or Co-Counsel Agreement Depending on your goals and your role going forward, we’ll put together a referral agreement or a co-counsel agreement that fits — whether you’re stepping back entirely or staying involved as local counsel or litigation co-counsel.
3. Case Handling We take the case forward with the same resources, trial preparation, and client communication we bring to every matter — keeping you informed to whatever degree your agreement calls for.
4. Prompt, Compliant Fee Payment All attorney and co-counsel fees are paid promptly, and referral fees are paid immediately once the matter resolves and fees are received — always in accordance with applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.
A Results-Driven, Flexible Approach
Our client-focused, results-driven approach means we have the flexibility to work with you in developing the right representation plan for your client — whether that means joint representation as co-counsel or a clean referral. Either way, we’ll be your trusted partner in serving your client from the first call through resolution.
We’ve successfully partnered with lawyers and law firms across the country, in both North Carolina and California, and we work to make every partnership mutually beneficial — for your client, for your practice, and for ours.
Let’s Talk About Your Case
If you have a car accident, catastrophic injury, or wrongful death matter you’re considering referring out or co-counseling, we’d welcome the conversation.
Contact Sonya Tien at info@tienlawfirm.com, online, or by calling (888) 919-8889 to learn more about our referral process and collaboration opportunities.