Atty. Matthew Kaiho Yan

Atty. Matthew Kaiho Yan

Matthew Kaiho Yan is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, government. Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 18 yrs experience 18 year
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Profile Summary

About Matthew Kaiho Yan at a glance

Matthew Kaiho Yan is an Associate based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Moscone, Emblidge, Sater & Otis, LLP. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Their practice focuses on employment, litigation, and government. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California (2008). Educated at Boston University School of Law (J.D., 2008) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. History, 2005). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Matthew Kaiho Yan is a lawyer practicing labor & employment, litigation, government
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices at Moscone, Emblidge, Sater & Otis, LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Kaiho Yan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Matthew Kaiho Yan 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Government & Administrative 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 Matthew Kaiho Yan

Where is Matthew Kaiho Yan's law office located?
Matthew Kaiho Yan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Moscone, Emblidge, Sater & Otis, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Kaiho Yan handle?
Matthew Kaiho Yan focuses on employment, litigation, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Matthew Kaiho Yan practiced law?
Matthew Kaiho Yan has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew Kaiho Yan go to law school?
Matthew Kaiho Yan earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.A. History, 2005).
How can I contact Matthew Kaiho Yan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Boston University School of Law
- 2008
B.A. History
University of California, Berkeley
- 2005

Bar Admissions

California U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
Admitted: 2008

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