Atty. Derek T.J. Yap
Derek T.J. Yap is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, personal injury and 2 other areas of law.
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Derek T.J. Yap is a personal injury, litigation, adr, and appellate attorney based in Toronto, Ontario. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Admitted to practice in New York (2007). Educated at University of British Columbia (—). Serands clients in Toronto, ON and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Derek T.J
- Yap is a lawyer practicing litigation, appeals, personal injury and 2 other areas of law
- Derek received a degree from University of British Columbia, and has been licensed for 19 years
- Derek practices in Toronto, ON
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Derek T.J. Yap's Areas of Practice
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Derek T.J. Yap is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Ontario →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Derek T.J. Yap is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ontario →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Derek T.J. Yap is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Ontario →
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Derek T.J. Yap is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Ontario →
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Why local counsel matters in Ontario
Practicing law in Ontario. Legal matters in Ontario are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toronto are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ontario state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ontario 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 Ontario courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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