Atty. Brendan Chao

Atty. Brendan Chao

Brendan Chao is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, employment law, age discrimination and 12 other areas of law. Brendan received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years.

Rockville Centre Rockville Centre 29 yrs experience 29 year
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Profile Summary

About Brendan Chao at a glance

Brendan Chao is a Principal based in Rockville Centre, New York, practicing at Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counsellor at Law. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, criminal defense, family law, and employment. Admitted to practice in New York (1997), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (2000), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (2000). Educated at Washington & Lee University (J.D., 1996) and Queens College of the City University of New York (B.A. Phi, 1993). Active member of The Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York State Trial Lawyer's Association Asian American Bar Association of New York. Serands clients in Rockville Centre, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brendan Chao is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, employment law, age discrimination and 12 other areas of law
  • Brendan received a B.A. degree from Queens College of the City University of New York in 1993, and has been licensed for 29 years
  • Brendan practices at Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counsellor at Law in Rockville Centre, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Brendan Chao's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Employment Law

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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 Rockville Centre 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 andnue, 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brendan Chao

Where is Brendan Chao's law office located?
Brendan Chao's law practice is located in Rockville Centre, New York. The firm is Brendan Chao - Attorney & Counsellor at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brendan Chao handle?
Brendan Chao focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, criminal defense, family law, employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Brendan Chao practiced law?
Brendan Chao has 29+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1997.
Where did Brendan Chao go to law school?
Brendan Chao earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Phi, 1993).
How can I contact Brendan Chao for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Washington & Lee University
- 1996
B.A. Phi
Queens College of the City University of New York
- 1993

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 2000

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