Atty. John T. Lai

Atty. John T. Lai

John T. Lai is a lawyer practicing industrial accidents, wage and hour compliance, workplace audits and 2 other areas of law.

Irvine Irvine 13 yrs experience 13 year
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Profile Summary

About John T. Lai at a glance

John T. Lai is an Associate based in Irvine, California, practicing at Fisher & Phillips LLP. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on employment, real estate, ip, workers comp, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL (J.D., 2012) and University of California, Irvine, CA (B.S., 2006). Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • John T. Lai is a lawyer practicing industrial accidents, wage and hour compliance, workplace audits and 2 other areas of law
  • John received a B.S. degree from University of California, Irvine, CA in 2006, and has been licensed for 13 years
  • John practices at Fisher & Phillips LLP in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

John T. Lai's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John T. Lai 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Wage & Hour Disputes

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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 Irvine 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 John T. Lai

Where is John T. Lai's law office located?
John T. Lai's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Fisher & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John T. Lai handle?
John T. Lai focuses on employment, real estate, ip, workers comp, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John T. Lai practiced law?
John T. Lai has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did John T. Lai go to law school?
John T. Lai earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.S., 2006).
How can I contact John T. Lai for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL
- 2012
B.S.
University of California, Irvine, CA
- 2006

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2013

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