Atty. Lydia Chao
Lydia Chao is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, business litigation & counseling, consumer litigation and 5 other areas of law. Lydia received a B.A. degree from University of California in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years.
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Lydia Chao is an Associate based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (2010). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (J.D., 2010) and University of California (B.A. Political, 2005). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lydia Chao is a lawyer practicing securities litigation, business litigation & counseling, consumer litigation and 5 other areas of law
- Lydia received a B.A. degree from University of California in 2005, and has been licensed for 16 years
- Lydia practices at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati Professional Corporation in Palo Alto, CA
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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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 Palo Alto 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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