Atty. Bernice Yu
Bernice Yu is a lawyer practicing intellectual property/licensing, advertising, entertainment and 4 other areas of law. Bernice received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years.
Advertising & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 41+ Years Experience
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About Bernice Yu at a Glance
Bernice Yu is a employment, immigration, business, ip, and ip licensing attorney based in New York, New York. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in New York (1985). Educated at Fordham University School of Law (J.D., 1984) and Smith College (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bernice Yu
- Bernice Yu is a lawyer practicing intellectual property/licensing, advertising, entertainment and 4 other areas of law
- Bernice received a B.A. degree from Smith College in 1979, and has been licensed for 41 years
- Bernice practices in New York, NY
Practice Areas Explained
Bernice Yu's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bernice Yu handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Immigration Law in New York
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Bernice Yu is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →
Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Bernice Yu is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
IP Licensing in New York
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Bernice Yu
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bernice Yu's practice in the field of employment, immigration, business, ip, and ip licensing.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Bernice Yu brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, immigration, and business, Bernice Yu can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Bernice Yu attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Bernice Yu Handles in New York
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This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Bernice Yu directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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