Atty. David Yiding Chen

Atty. David Yiding Chen

David Yiding Chen is a lawyer practicing appeals, life sciences / biotechnology, corporate / incorporation. David has been licensed for 14 years.

Washington Washington 14 yrs experience 14 year
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About David Yiding Chen at a glance

David Yiding Chen is an Attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Ropes Gray Llp. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on formation and appellate. Admitted to practice in New York (2012), Massachusetts (2013), and District of Columbia (2014). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • David Yiding Chen is a lawyer practicing appeals, life sciences / biotechnology, corporate / incorporation
  • David has been licensed for 14 years
  • David practices at Ropes & Gray LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

David Yiding Chen's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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

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Where is David Yiding Chen's law office located?
David Yiding Chen's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Ropes Gray Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Yiding Chen handle?
David Yiding Chen focuses on formation, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has David Yiding Chen practiced law?
David Yiding Chen has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
How can I contact David Yiding Chen for a consultation?
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Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2012
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2013
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014

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