Daoyou Tim Liu, Business Attorney in Houston, Texas
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and Formation
Houston, TX
Practicing business in Houston since 2009.
- 17+
- Years practicing
- 2
- Bar admissions
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Daoyou Tim Liu is an attorney based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Formation. Daoyou has over 17 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Houston, TX
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Business · Employment · Formation
- Handles Business, Employment, and Formation matters from Houston, TX.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Offers consultations in Chinese and Spanish Portuguese.
About Daoyou Tim Liu: Daoyou Tim Liu is an attorney based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Formation. Daoyou has over 17 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Daoyou Tim Liu
Daoyou concentrates on business, employment, formation, immigration, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daoyou handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business
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Employment
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Formation
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Immigration
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IP
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Patent
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Securities
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Business cases in Houston, Texas
Daoyou takes business matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daoyou agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Houston, Texas
Daoyou takes employment matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daoyou agrees to represent you.
Formation cases in Houston, Texas
Daoyou takes formation matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daoyou agrees to represent you.
Immigration cases in Houston, Texas
Daoyou takes immigration matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daoyou agrees to represent you.
IP cases in Houston, Texas
Daoyou takes ip matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daoyou agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Daoyou Tim Liu — Over 17 years of Texas business experience
Daoyou Tim Liu is an attorney based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and Formation. Daoyou has over 17 years of legal experience.
Daoyou Tim Liu is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, electrical patents, computer & software patents and 8 other areas of law. Daoyou received a M.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1995, and has been licensed for 17 years. Daoyou practices in Houston, TX.
Working with Daoyou on a business matter
Daoyou Tim Liu is a lawyer practicing patent prosecution, electrical patents, computer & software patents and 8 other areas of law. Daoyou received a M.S. degree from Lehigh University in 1995, and has been licensed for 17 years. Daoyou practices in Houston, TX.
Who Daoyou represents
Daoyou reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and formation matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Daoyou Tim Liu's legal education and bar admissions
University Of Houston
J.D. · 2008
Lehigh University
M.S. Physics · 1995
Jurisdictions
Daoyou's state bar admissions
Texas US Patent and
2011 · ACTIVE
California
2009 · ACTIVE
Daoyou studied at J.D. in University Of Houston and M.S. Physics in Lehigh University. Consultations are available in Chinese and Spanish Portuguese.
Law school and academic background
Daoyou completed J.D. in University Of Houston and M.S. Physics in Lehigh University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daoyou runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Languages spoken
Daoyou offers consultations in Chinese and Spanish Portuguese. Client materials — retainer agreements, statements, court filings — are prepared in English unless Daoyou agrees otherwise in writing.
Locations
Daoyou Tim Liu's office in Houston
Daoyou's primary office is at 6901 Corporate Drive Suite 111, Houston, TX, 77036. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daoyou Tim Liu — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daoyou usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daoyou charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daoyou's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daoyou will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Houston, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daoyou
Daoyou discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daoyou confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daoyou's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daoyou Tim Liu
How much does it cost to hire Daoyou for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daoyou walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daoyou offer a free consultation?
Daoyou charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daoyou's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Daoyou's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in Texas typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daoyou gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daoyou take my case if I'm outside Houston?
Daoyou is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daoyou will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daoyou?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daoyou will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daoyou accepting new business clients right now?
Daoyou's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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