Atty. Hon Wai Chan

Atty. Hon Wai Chan

Hon Wai Chan is a lawyer practicing labor & employment. Wai received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years.

Santa Barbara Santa Barbara 41 yrs experience 41 year
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Profile Summary

About Hon Wai Chan at a glance

Hon Wai Chan is a employment attorney based in Santa Barbara, California. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Admitted to practice in California (1985). Educated at Hastings College of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Berkeley (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Santa Barbara, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Hon Wai Chan is a lawyer practicing labor & employment
  • Wai received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1981, and has been licensed for 41 years
  • Wai practices in Santa Barbara, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Hon Wai Chan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Where is Hon Wai Chan's law office located?
Hon Wai Chan's law practice is located in Santa Barbara, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Hon Wai Chan handle?
Hon Wai Chan focuses on employment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Hon Wai Chan practiced law?
Hon Wai Chan has 41+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1985.
Where did Hon Wai Chan go to law school?
Hon Wai Chan earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Hastings College of Law
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Berkeley
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1985

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