Atty. Christopher Chan Yook
Mr. Christopher Chan Yook is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, appeals, litigation and 7 other areas of law.
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Christopher Chan Yook is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2011), Court of Appeals of Maryland (2011), and District of Columbia (2014). Educated at Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 2008) and George Washington University Law School J.D. cum laude George Washington University Law School J.D. 2011 Moot Court Board George Washington University Law School J.D. Federal Circuit Bar Jour (—). Active member of Memberships & Affiliations American Bar Association Maryland State Bar Association Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Christopher Chan Yook is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, appeals, litigation and 7 other areas of law
- Christopher received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 2008, and has been licensed for 15 years
- Christopher practices at Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP in Washington, DC
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Christopher Chan Yook is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in District of Columbia →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Christopher Chan Yook is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →
Christopher Chan Yook is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in District of Columbia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Christopher Chan Yook is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →
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Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia
Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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