Atty. Jia-Yn Chen

Atty. Jia-Yn Chen

Jia-Yn Chen is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, land use. Jia-Yn received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 24 yrs experience 24 year
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Profile Summary

About Jia-Yn Chen at a glance

Jia-Yn Chen is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on zoning, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in California (2002). Educated at Cornell University Law School (J.D., 2002) and University of Michigan (B.S., 1996). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Jia-Yn Chen is a lawyer practicing environmental law, litigation, land use
  • Jia-Yn received a B.S. degree from University of Michigan in 1996, and has been licensed for 24 years
  • Jia-Yn practices at Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Jia-Yn Chen's Areas of Practice

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

Land Use & Zoning

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Civil Litigation

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

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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 San Francisco 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 Jia-Yn Chen

Where is Jia-Yn Chen's law office located?
Jia-Yn Chen's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Beveridge & Diamond, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jia-Yn Chen handle?
Jia-Yn Chen focuses on zoning, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Jia-Yn Chen practiced law?
Jia-Yn Chen has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Jia-Yn Chen go to law school?
Jia-Yn Chen earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S., 1996).
How can I contact Jia-Yn Chen for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Cornell University Law School
- 2002
B.S.
University of Michigan
- 1996

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2002

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