Atty. Alison Yew

Atty. Alison Yew

Alison Yew is a lawyer practicing immigration, insurance defense litigation. Alison received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Alison Yew at a glance

Alison Yew is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on immigration and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at University of San Franscisco School of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California, San Diego (B.A., 1988). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Alison Yew is a lawyer practicing immigration, insurance defense litigation
  • Alison received a B.A. degree from University of California, San Diego in 1988, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Alison practices at Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Alison Yew's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Alison Yew handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Immigration Law

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Alison Yew

Where is Alison Yew's law office located?
Alison Yew's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Lewis, Brisbois, Bisgaard & Smith LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Alison Yew handle?
Alison Yew focuses on immigration, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Alison Yew practiced law?
Alison Yew has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Alison Yew go to law school?
Alison Yew earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Alison Yew for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Franscisco School of Law
- 1994
B.A.
University of California, San Diego
- 1988

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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