Alpha Law LLP · 爱法律师事务所

Guided by Compassion.
Driven by Results.

A New York–based firm offering practical legal advice for individuals, families, investors, and businesses – whether you’re buying property, building a business, navigating immigration, resolving a dispute, or planning for the future.

Manhattan · Queens · Long Island · Shenzhen (International Reach)

Selected recent matters and results

Trusted with Complex Matters

Real Estate & Landlord-Tenant

$800,000,000+

in residential and commercial real estate transactions closed


Hundreds

of Housing Court proceedings handled — nonpayment, holdover, Good Cause Eviction, and commercial lease matters across NYC & Long Island


Bank Attorney & Settlement Agent

for institutional lenders such as Wells Fargo and Bank of America on residential and commercial loan transactions across New York

Personal Injury & Civil Rights

$7,500,000

Pedestrian struck and dragged by an MTA bus in Brooklyn


$1,000,000

Estate of senior pedestrian struck and killed at a Staten Island intersection


$395,000

Rear-end collision; full recovery obtained despite absence of a police report


U.S. WeChat Users Alliance v. Trump

Trustee for the lead plaintiff organization in the First Amendment challenge to the federal WeChat ban

Civil & Commercial Litigation

$70,000,000
Hotel Conversion Dispute

Recovered title to the landmark AM&A Building in Downtown Buffalo, voiding a 2020 unauthorized sale; client holds city approval for a $70M hotel conversion


Protecting a Shareholder’s Interest in Cross-Border Dispute

Resolved a complex cross-border shareholder dispute while safeguarding the client’s economic interests, while client was unable to physically litigate in the U.S.


Construction Injury Claims Fully Dismissed

Secured the complete dismissal of two construction injury lawsuits brought by the same plaintiff, shielding the client from millions in potential liability and legal exposure.

Immigration & Family Law

L-1 Visa Approvals for Executives

Secured L-1 visa approvals for executives and their families at major multinational companies establishing or expanding U.S. operations.


Overcoming Immigration Inadmissibility

Helped many clients overcome barriers to lawful U.S. residence by securing waivers, visas and humanitarian immigration relief.


Protecting Custody Across State Lines

Secured a court order requiring the return of a child to New York, preserving our client’s custodial rights and the child’s established living arrangement.

Criminal Defense

Federal Pretrial Release Secured

Obtained federal pretrial release in a high-profile criminal prosecution despite the added complexity of an ICE immigration detainer.


All 14 Felony Charges Dismissed

Following the successful suppression of unlawfully obtained evidence.


Resolving High-Stakes Federal Charges

Through bilingual representation in a high-profile federal money laundering, human trafficking, and conspiracy prosecution.

Corporate & Cross-Border Advisory

$24,000,000
Cross-Border Refinancing

Advised a major Chinese commercial bank through legal due diligence, financing document review, and regulatory analysis for a U.S.-based project refinancing.


Establishing U.S. Operations for International Businesses

Helped international companies enter and expand in the U.S. through entity formation, ownership structuring, banking, licensing, employment, and regulatory compliance.


Premium-Valued in a Cross-Border Share Sale

As outside general counsel to a New York-based education group, negotiated a significant share sale to an international investor at a substantial premium to market value.

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About Us

The Alpha Law Approach

At Alpha Law, legal representation begins with understanding the people behind the matter — their goals, their concerns, and the issues holistically.

For many clients, what begins as a single matter becomes a lasting relationship as their needs evolve. This continuity reflects the principles that have defined our firm from day one — compassionate counsel, practical solutions, and unwavering advocacy.

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Guided by Compassion

Partner-Led Relationships

Work directly with an experienced attorney who takes the time to understand your goals, your concerns, and your circumstances — and who remains your point of contact throughout your matter.

Community-Rooted Perspective

Our roots run deep in the diverse communities we serve. We offer practical guidance in your language — explaining your options clearly and bridging across cultures.

Accessible by Design

Exceptional counsel delivered with clarity, responsiveness, and without unnecessary complexity or barriers to getting answers.

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Driven by Results

Recognized Attorneys

Super Lawyers Rising Stars honorees and nationally recognized trial attorneys trusted with high-stakes matters.

Proven Results

Successful outcomes across personal injury, civil and commercial litigation, significant real estate transactions, federal criminal defense, and cross-border disputes and compliance.

Genuine Breadth

Complementary practice areas under one trusted team — so as your needs evolve, the relationship and institutional knowledge stay intact.

How We Help

Practice Areas

01

Corporate structuring, governance, commercial transactions, and risk management.

02

State and Federal criminal charges.

03

Complex legal and regulatory issues that arise from cross-border operations, investments, transactions, and global mobility.

04

Family and employment based immigration, humanitarian petitions, removal defense and naturalization.

05

Leasing, eviction proceedings, landlord-tenant disputes, and regulatory compliance.

06

Complex commercial, business, and civil disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom advocacy.

07

Motor vehicle accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability, wrongful death claims, and municipal liability claims.

08

Residential and commercial acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and real estate investments.

09

Restructuring & Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy and debt restructuring for individuals and businesses.

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Trusts & Estates

Estate planning, wills, trusts, and probate matters.

Rooted in the Community We Serve

Industry & Community Involvement

11/07/2026

2026 Living in US Real Estate Forum

Joining industry leaders at SinoVision’s 2026 Living in US Real Estate Forum to discuss legal considerations for buying, owning, and investing in New York real estate.
Zixian Qi
06/06/2026

E Realty Annual Ceremony 2026

Sponsoring E Realty’s annual gathering of real estate professionals and community partners — a relationship that reflects Alpha Law’s ongoing commitment to New York’s real estate community.
Zixian Qi
30/04/2026

Chinese American Lawyers Forum (CALF)

Joining attorneys from across the country at a leading national forum for Chinese American legal professionals.
Zixian Qi · Shengyang Wu
14/03/2026

Shanghai Association — Qipao Night & Overseas Business Service Center Inauguration

Attending the inauguration of the Shanghai Association’s overseas business service center.
ZIXIAN QI

Meet our founding partners

The Attorneys Behind Alpha Law

Zixian Qi, Esq.

Real Estate · Landlord-Tenant

Over $800,000,000 in residential and commercial real estate closings

Hundreds of landlord-tenant and eviction proceedings successfully litigated throughout New York.

Shengyang Wu, Esq.

Personal Injury · Civil Litigation

Participated in $7.5 million recovery against New York City Transit

Trustee of the leading plaintiff in U.S. WeChat Users Alliance v. Trump

Lina Li, Esq.

Litigation · Cross-Border Compliance · Criminal Defense

Trusted U.S. counsel to Chinese public companies, financial institutions and multinationals

Litigator delivering strategic advantages to complex corporate and cross-border matters

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Let’s Discuss How We Can Help

Every matter is unique. Our attorneys are here to help you understand your options and determine the right path forward.

Free 15-Minute Consultation

A brief introductory call to understand your situation and whether we can help.

Formal Paid Consultation

A substantive legal consultation with the attorney most suited to your matter. Reviewed in depth, with clear next steps.

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