Atty. James S Yu

Atty. James S Yu

James S Yu is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial litigation, business torts and 6 other areas of law. James received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years.

New York New York 26 yrs experience 26 year
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About James S Yu at a glance

James S Yu is a Partner based in New York, New York. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on contracts, employment, business, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2000) and New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Northern District of New Y (2004). Educated at Rutgers University Law School - Newark (J.D., 2000) and Johns Hopkins University (B.A., 1995). Active member of National Asian Pacific American Bar Association Asian American Bar Association of New York. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James S Yu is a lawyer practicing class action, commercial litigation, business torts and 6 other areas of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Johns Hopkins University in 1995, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • James practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James S Yu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James S Yu handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Employment Law

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Business & Corporate Law

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Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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Jurisdictional Context

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

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Where is James S Yu's law office located?
James S Yu's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James S Yu handle?
James S Yu focuses on contracts, employment, business, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James S Yu practiced law?
James S Yu has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did James S Yu go to law school?
James S Yu earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (B.A., 1995).
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Education

J.D.
Rutgers University Law School - Newark
- 2000
B.A.
Johns Hopkins University
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2000
New York U.S. District Court, District of New Jersey U.S. District Court, Northern District of New Y
Admitted: 2004

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