Atty. William Yu

Atty. William Yu

William Yu is a lawyer practicing korean business & litigation group, class action & mass tort, consumer litigation defense & financial services and 12 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years.

Chicago Chicago 30 Years Experience 30 year
Call (312) 796-6938

Profile Summary

About William Yu at a glance

William Yu is an Attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Ulmer & Berne LLP. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1996) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Southern District of (1996). Educated at The John Marshall Law School J.D. 1996 Member The John Marshall Law School J.D. National Dean's List The John Marshall Law School J.D. Herzog Moot Court Competition The John Marshall Law Scho (J.D., 1996) and Oberlin College (B.A., 1990). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Yu is a lawyer practicing korean business & litigation group, class action & mass tort, consumer litigation defense & financial services and 12 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Oberlin College in 1990, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • William practices at Ulmer & Berne LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Yu's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Yu handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Class Action

William Yu is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Illinois →

Product Liability

William Yu is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

William Yu is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Consumer Protection

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William Yu is one of 45,538 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Yu

Where is William Yu's law office located?
William Yu's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Ulmer & Berne LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Yu handle?
William Yu focuses on business, class action, product liability, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Yu practiced law?
William Yu has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did William Yu go to law school?
William Yu earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact William Yu for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
The John Marshall Law School J.D. 1996 Member The John Marshall Law School J.D. National Dean's List The John Marshall Law School J.D. Herzog Moot Court Competition The John Marshall Law Scho
- 1996
B.A.
Oberlin College
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1996
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois U.S. District Court for the Southern District of
Admitted: 1996

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