How much does it cost to hire So for a legal case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. So walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does So offer a free consultation?

So charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain So's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check So's current terms during booking.

How long do legal cases in New York typically take?

Simple legal 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. So gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can So take my case if I'm outside New York?

So is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — So 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 So?

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. So will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is So accepting new legal clients right now?

So's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

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So Yeon Kim — Licensed Attorney

Over 12 years of legal practice

AssociateatSullivan And Cromwell Llp

New, NY

Practicing law in New York since 2014.

12+: Years practicing
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So Yeon Kim is an associate based in New York, NY. So has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp.

Based in: New York, NY
Experience: over 12 years
Known for: legal services

Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

About So Yeon Kim — Over 12 years of New York legal experience

So Yeon Kim is an associate based in New York, NY. So has over 12 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Sullivan And Cromwell Llp.

So Yeon Kim is a lawyer. So received a B.A. degree from Yonsei University in 2011, and has been licensed for 12 years. So practices at Sullivan & Cromwell LLP in New York, NY.

The kind of cases So takes

So reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice across New York.

Credentials

So Yeon Kim's legal education and bar admissions

Columbia Law School
J.D. · 2014
Yonsei University
B.A. · 2011

Jurisdictions

So's state bar admissions

New York
2014 · ACTIVE

So studied at J.D. in Columbia Law School and B.A. in Yonsei University.

Law school and academic background

So completed J.D. in Columbia Law School and B.A. in Yonsei University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice So runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

So Yeon Kim's office in New York

So's primary office is at 125 Broad Street, New York, NY, 10004-2498. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Sullivan And Cromwell Llp

125 Broad Street

New York, NY 10004-2498

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Hiring guide

How to hire So Yeon Kim — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new legal attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with So usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

So charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain So'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; So will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in New York

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal 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 So

So discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in legal practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal 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. So confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

So's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many legal practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about So Yeon Kim

How much does it cost to hire So for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. So walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does So offer a free consultation?
So charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain So's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check So's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in New York typically take?
Simple legal 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. So gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can So take my case if I'm outside New York?
So is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — So 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 So?
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. So will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is So accepting new legal clients right now?
So's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.