Yen Phi Chau, Business Attorney in Hayward, California
Over 24 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Employment, and General
Special Counsel
Hayward, CA
Practicing business in Hayward since 2002.
- 24+
- Years practicing
- 1
- Bar admission
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Yen Phi Chau is a special counsel based in Hayward, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Yen has over 24 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- Hayward, CA
- Experience
- over 24 years
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- Business · Employment · General
- Handles Business, Employment, and General matters from Hayward, CA.
- Over 24 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Yen Phi Chau: Yen Phi Chau is a special counsel based in Hayward, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Yen has over 24 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Yen takes on
Yen concentrates on business, employment, general, insurance, and internet. Each area below outlines the kind of case Yen handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
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Employment
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Business cases in Hayward, California
Yen takes business matters in Hayward, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yen agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in Hayward, California
Yen takes employment matters in Hayward, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yen agrees to represent you.
General cases in Hayward, California
Yen takes general matters in Hayward, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yen agrees to represent you.
Insurance cases in Hayward, California
Yen takes insurance matters in Hayward, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yen agrees to represent you.
Internet cases in Hayward, California
Yen takes internet matters in Hayward, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Yen agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Yen Phi Chau — business lawyer in Hayward
Yen Phi Chau is a special counsel based in Hayward, CA. The practice focuses on Business, Employment, and General. Yen has over 24 years of legal experience.
Yen Phi Chau is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, professional liability, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. Yen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years. Yen practices in Hayward, CA.
Yen's approach to business cases
Yen Phi Chau is a lawyer practicing insurance coverage, professional liability, civil litigation and 3 other areas of law. Yen received a B.A. degree from University of California at Berkeley in 1997, and has been licensed for 24 years. Yen practices in Hayward, CA.
Clients Yen works with
Yen reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, employment, and general matters in Hayward and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law
J.D. · 2002
University of California at Berkeley
B.A. Integrative · 1997
Jurisdictions
Yen's state bar admissions
California U.S. Dist
2002 · ACTIVE
Yen studied at J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law and B.A. Integrative in University of California at Berkeley.
Law school and academic background
Yen completed J.D. in University of California at Los Angeles, School of Law and B.A. Integrative in University of California at Berkeley. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Yen runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Yen's professional memberships and bar associations
Contra Costa County Bar Association State Bar of California
membership
Locations
Yen Phi Chau's office in Hayward
Yen's primary office is at 3271 Arden Rd, Hayward, CA, 94545-3901. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Yen Phi Chau — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Yen usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Yen charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yen'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; Yen will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Hayward, California
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 Yen
Yen 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. Yen confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Yen'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 Yen Phi Chau
How much does it cost to hire Yen for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Yen walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Yen offer a free consultation?
Yen charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Yen's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Yen's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California 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. Yen gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Yen take my case if I'm outside Hayward?
Yen is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Yen 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 Yen?
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. Yen will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Yen accepting new business clients right now?
Yen's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Hayward, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
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