Atty. Christopher Chan Yook

Atty. Christopher Chan Yook

Mr. Christopher Chan Yook is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, appeals, litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 15 yrs experience 15 year
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About Christopher Chan Yook at a glance

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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About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher Chan Yook's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

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 Law

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 & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher Chan Yook

Where is Christopher Chan Yook's law office located?
Christopher Chan Yook's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher Chan Yook handle?
Christopher Chan Yook focuses on criminal defense, employment, business, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Christopher Chan Yook practiced law?
Christopher Chan Yook has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Christopher Chan Yook go to law school?
Christopher Chan Yook earned their education at (B.A., 2008); (—).
How can I contact Christopher Chan Yook for a consultation?
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Education

B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 2008
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
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2011
Court of Appeals of Maryland
Admitted: 2011
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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