About Brian Nguyen
Brian Nguyen has spent much of his life traveling between the Sunshine and Lone Star States. Born in Long Beach, California, Brian was raised in Midland, Texas, and attended the same high school as President George W. Bush and Tommy Lee Jones—though regrettably, not at the same time. A diehard Trojan fan, Brian inevitably found his way back west, skipping his senior year and enrolling early at the University of Southern California as a pre-med student.
Tragically, a weak stomach for blood and Chemistry II forced Brian to abandon his aspirations of becoming a pediatrician, ultimately leading him back to Texas to pursue a career in law. He earned his law degree from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 2004 and has been a licensed attorney for over 22 years. Brian is licensed to practice in both Texas and New York.
Following law school, Brian began his legal career as an Assistant District Attorney, where he successfully prosecuted a wide range of matters, including CPS and mental health cases, as well as misdemeanor, felony, and juvenile offenses. After leaving the District Attorney’s Office in 2007, he joined a well-respected labor and employment firm in Houston.
In 2011, Brian founded Nguyen & Chen LLP, where he spent over a decade representing clients in personal injury, criminal defense, and complex commercial litigation matters. Brian now serves as the Managing Partner of Universal Law Group, PLLC, where he oversees the firm’s criminal defense and personal injury divisions and remains committed to delivering effective, efficient, and results-driven representation.
Outside of his legal practice, Brian is a dedicated car enthusiast and watch collector. He holds black belts in Tae Kwon Do and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reflecting his discipline both in and out of the courtroom. In his free time, he enjoys traveling the world with his wife and their six children.