$ 350-500 per hour
Elizabeth Yang
About Elizabeth
Biography
Elizabeth Yang is the President and Founder of Yang Law Offices. She has been practicing law since 2007 and specializes in Intellectual Property Law, including Patents (Applications & Litigation), Copyrights (Applications & Litigation) and Trademarks (Applications & Litigation). Ms. Yang also specializes in Traffic Citations, Family Law (Child custody & Child Support) & is a certified Mediator.
Her IP practice is primarily focused on Intellectual Property litigation at the Federal District and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Ms. Yang’s practice also includes complex business litigation, patent prosecution and trademark prosecution.
Prior to founding Yang Law Offices, Ms. Yang practiced law at Howrey LLP and Novak Druce Connolly Bove & Quigg LLP, both large international Intellectual Property law firms where her practice primarily focused on a variety of technologies, including electronics, hardware, software, variable data printers, fingerprinting sensors, data packet processing, network security systems, microprocessors, and automated telephonic systems along with IP Litigation.
Ms. Yang is also experienced in drafting patent validity opinion letters, requests for reexamination, intellectual property licensing agreements and trademark consent agreements.
Elizabeth has extensive experience dealing with issues involving child custody, child support, alimony, asset division, pre-nuptial agreements and post-nuptial agreements. Being a mother of two young children , she understands and can relate to clients who are also undergoing emotional divorces. She has represented family law clients both efficiently and compassionately at various stages of litigation and trial. Elizabeth also earned her mediation certification in 2015 with the Los Angeles County Bar Association (LACBA) and has assisted many combative litigants in resolving their issues through mediation and alternate dispute resolution.
Prior to practicing law, Ms. Yang worked for Raytheon Company as an electrical engineer designing radar systems. She has also interned at NASA – Jet Propulsion Lab, working as a team member on the main control unit of the Mars Exploration Rover.
Practice Areas
11
Practice Areas
Family
25%
16 years
Business
15%
19 years
Intellectual Property
10%
19 years
Patent Application
10%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in California for 18 years
State: California
Acquired: 2007
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
Location
Yang Law Offices
555 S. Flower St. 51st Floor, Los Angeles, CA, 90071
Yang Law Offices
199 West Garvey Ave, Suite 201, Monterey Park, CA, 91754
Yang Law Offices
2102 Business Center Drive, Suite 130, Irvine, CA, 92612
Yang Law Offices
La Palma Center 2187 6 Centerpointe Drive, Suite 700, La Palma, CA, 90623
Yang Law Offices
388 Cordova St, Unit 100C, Pasadena, CA, 91101
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Posted by anonymous | January 16, 2017 | Business
Nice firm
Good in business law and family law
Posted by Reynold | January 16, 2017
Nice firm
Very knowledgeable in the law.
Posted by Allen to | January 16, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Lucky to have met Liz
We needed a good lawyer desperately and so glad we found Liz. Thank you so much for being so knowledgeable and helpful!
Elizabeth Yang's Lawyer Endorsements
"While Elizabeth is a fellow attorney in the LA area who provides top flight legal services in several areas including IP/Patent/Trademark, family law, and business litigation, I am endorsing her for more than her excellent reputation in the industry. I actually hired Elizabeth and her firm for my own Intellectual Property matters -- and that is literally the biggest professional endorsement I can give anyone. I am an attorney, and I hired her to be my attorney. Enough said."
"Elizabeth is an extremely smart lawyer with the legal acumen and experience that reflect her clear track of success. Any client who hires Ms. Yang knows that they are getting the best of the best. I would recommend her to anyone."
"Elizabeth Yang is an exceptional attorney. She is professional and cares about her clients. Elizabeth is well-informed and knowledgeable. She works tirelessly for her clients to produce excellent results!"
"Bright, dedicated attorney with strong commitment to her community and clients."
"I endorse Elizabeth Yang for family law matters. She is quick to respond to both client and opposing counsel and courteous to deal with."
"I have known Elizabeth to be reliable & cable, these qualities are a must have in an attorney in my opinion. I endorse her."
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Elizabeth for many years and she has shown a great combination of professionalism and leadership."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Elizabeth Yang is a leader in the legal community and demonstrates dedication, hard work, and passion in all that she does. On top of being a brilliant lawyer, she is also an engineer! I have referred clients to Elizabeth in the past and would do so again in a heartbeat."
"Elizabeth Yang is a fellow lawyer in my community. Although I have never worked with her, because we practice different areas of law, I have referred my clients to her. She is very professional and knowledgeable. She returns my referred clients' calls promptly and answers their questions patiently."
"Whether you need an attorney for a family law or intellectual property issue, you need an attorney who is compassionate, technical, and knowledgable in their field. Ms. Yang definitely exhibits both and is a true master in her craft."
"Ms. Yang is both a lawyer and an entrepreneur and that is something that every business client should look for in an attorney. Some attorneys give business advice without having lived it, well not Ms. Yang. I endorse this lawyer."
"Ms. Yang is very professional and delivers the individual attention and service that each of her clients deserves. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2023
updated on 09/15/2023This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Client's Choice, Avvo
2016
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
Pro Bono Contribution Award, Howrey LLP
N/A
Board Member / Founder Award, National Association of Asian American Professionals
Work Experience
2017 - Present
President and Founder, Yang Law Offices
2016 - Present
Owner, Law & Mediation Offices of Elizabeth Yang
2011 - 2016
Partner, Yang & Wang, P.C.
2010 - 2011
Associate, Adli Law Group, P.C.
2007 - 2010
Associate, Howrey
Associations
2012 - Present
Southern California Chinese Lawyers AssociationVice President
2011 - Present
California Minority Counsel ProgramAttorney Member
2008 - Present
National Association of Asian American ProfessionalsPresident
2007 - Present
American Intellectual Property Law AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
National Asian Pacific American Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
Asian Pacific American Bar Association of Los Angeles CountyAttorney Member
2007 - 2011
Southern California Chinese Lawyers AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Seagate v. Western Digital
Electronics for Imaging v. Acacia Technologies LLC
Kaneka Corporation v. Sinochem
QBAS Co., Ltd., and QDS Injection Molding LLC v. Chapman-Walters Intercoastal Corporation and Body Glove International LLC
Education
2006
University of La Verne College of Law
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2002
Univ of California Berkeley
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2011
Women in NAAAP Panel
Women in Leadership
2011
NAAAP Work/Life Panel
Work/Life Balance
2008
National Convention
Law 101
Publications
2012
World Journal
How the New Patent Law May Affect Business
Languages
English
Mandarin
Cantonese
Arabic
Spanish
Japanese
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I cancel a child support case?
09 Oct 2016
Q&A
Is it ok to leave my 9 year old home alone?
18 Jun 2016
Q&A
Does calling the police and lying to them constitute harassment? Is it grounds for a restraining order?
12 May 2016