Atty. James Yunhao Wu

Atty. James Yunhao Wu

James Yunhao Wu is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, labor & employment, class actions and 1 other area of law. James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Walnut Creek Walnut Creek 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About James Yunhao Wu at a glance

James Yunhao Wu is a Member based in Walnut Creek, California, practicing at Law Office of James Y. Wu. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, class action, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1996), Colorado (1997), and California (2001). Educated at Boston College Law School (J.D., 1996) and Stanford University (B.A. Stanford, 1992). Active member of Contra Costa County and American (President, Employment Law Section, 2008) Bar Associations State Bar of California Asian American Bar Association of the Bay Area National Asian Pacific American Bar Association. Serands clients in Walnut Creek, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Yunhao Wu is a lawyer practicing employment and labor, labor & employment, class actions and 1 other area of law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1992, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • James practices at Law Office of James Y. Wu in Walnut Creek, CA

Practice Areas Explained

James Yunhao Wu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Yunhao Wu 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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Class Action

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Civil Litigation

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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 Walnut Creek 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Yunhao Wu

Where is James Yunhao Wu's law office located?
James Yunhao Wu's law practice is located in Walnut Creek, California. The firm is Law Office of James Y. Wu. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Yunhao Wu handle?
James Yunhao Wu focuses on employment, class action, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has James Yunhao Wu practiced law?
James Yunhao Wu has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did James Yunhao Wu go to law school?
James Yunhao Wu earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Stanford, 1992).
How can I contact James Yunhao Wu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston College Law School
- 1996
B.A. Stanford
Stanford University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1996
Colorado
Admitted: 1997
California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2001

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