Atty. Peter Jang Woo

Atty. Peter Jang Woo

Peter Jang Woo is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, disability, leave and health management, general employment litigation and 5 other areas of law. Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

Irvine Irvine 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About Peter Jang Woo at a glance

Peter Jang Woo is a Principal based in Irvine, California, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on employment, business, ssd, class action, and wage & hour. Admitted to practice in New York (2009), District of Columbia (2014), California (2015), and California - C.D. Cal (2015). Educated at Southwestern Law School (J.D., 2009) and University of Washington (B.A., 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of PLUS) •National Asian American Association of Professionals •Korean American Bar Association •National Asian Pacific American Bar Association •Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) •Professionals in Human Resources Association (PIHRA, Professional Associations and Activities •Professional Liability Underwriting Society. Serands clients in Irvine, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Peter Jang Woo is a lawyer practicing class actions and complex litigation, disability, leave and health management, general employment litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Peter received a B.A. degree from University of Washington in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Peter practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Irvine, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Peter Jang Woo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter Jang Woo 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.

Peter Jang Woo is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter Jang Woo is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →

Social Security Disability

SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.

Peter Jang Woo is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in California →

Class Action

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Wage & Hour Disputes

Peter Jang Woo is one of 4,935 wage & hour attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wage & hour attorneys in California →

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 Peter Jang Woo

Where is Peter Jang Woo's law office located?
Peter Jang Woo's law practice is located in Irvine, California. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter Jang Woo handle?
Peter Jang Woo focuses on employment, business, ssd, class action, wage & hour. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Peter Jang Woo practiced law?
Peter Jang Woo has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Peter Jang Woo go to law school?
Peter Jang Woo earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2002).
How can I contact Peter Jang Woo for a consultation?
You can contact Peter Jang Woo directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Peter Jang Woo received?
Peter Jang Woo's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Southwestern Law School
- 2009
B.A.
University of Washington
- 2002

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2014
California
Admitted: 2015
California - C.D. Cal
Admitted: 2015
California - S.D. Cal
Admitted: 2015
Washington
Admitted: 2015
California - E.D. Cal
Admitted: 2020
California - N.D. Cal
Admitted: 2020

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