Atty. Cecilia Lai

Atty. Cecilia Lai

Ms. Cecilia Lai is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, international and 3 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Cecilia Lai at a glance

Cecilia Lai is an Attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practicing at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, ip, entertainment, and international. Admitted to practice in Texas (2009). Educated at Florida Coastal School of Law (J.D., 2008). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Cecilia Lai is a lawyer practicing business, intellectual property, international and 3 other areas of law
  • Cecilia has been licensed for 17 years
  • Cecilia practices at Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Cecilia Lai's Areas of Practice

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

Immigration Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Intellectual Property

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Cecilia Lai

Where is Cecilia Lai's law office located?
Cecilia Lai's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Cecilia Lai handle?
Cecilia Lai focuses on immigration, business, ip, entertainment, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Cecilia Lai practiced law?
Cecilia Lai has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Cecilia Lai go to law school?
Cecilia Lai earned their education at (J.D., 2008).
How can I contact Cecilia Lai for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Florida Coastal School of Law
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2009

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