Atty. Yi Yao
Yi Yao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, trusts & estates, litigation and 3 other areas of law. Yi received a degree from UC Davis SOL King Hall, Davis, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years.
Intellectual Property Law & More Attorney · Serving Burlingame, CA · 13+ Years Experience
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About Yi Yao at a Glance
Yi Yao is a trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and ip attorney based in Burlingame, California. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Admitted to practice in California (2013). Educated at UC Davis SOL King Hall, Davis, CA Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA (—). Serves clients in Burlingame, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Yi Yao
- Yi Yao is a lawyer practicing intellectual property law, trusts & estates, litigation and 3 other areas of law
- Yi received a degree from UC Davis SOL King Hall, Davis, CA, and has been licensed for 13 years
- Yi practices in Burlingame, CA
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Yi Yao's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Yi Yao handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Burlingame.
Trusts in Burlingame
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Estate Planning & Probate in Burlingame
An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
Yi Yao is one of 224,789 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in California →
Business & Corporate Law in Burlingame
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Yi Yao is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in California →
Real Estate Law in Burlingame
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Yi Yao is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in California →
Intellectual Property in Burlingame
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Yi Yao is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Burlingame
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 Burlingame 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 venue, 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.
Burlingame Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Burlingame-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Burlingame Choose Yi Yao
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Yi Yao's practice in the field of trusts, estate planning, business, real estate, and ip.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Yi Yao brings 13+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, estate planning, and business, Yi Yao can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Burlingame
A Burlingame-based practice means Yi Yao attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Yi Yao Handles in Burlingame
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Yi Yao has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Yi Yao directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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