Michelle Mei-Ming Yu

Michelle Mei-Ming Yu

also known as Michelle Mei-Ming Bau Yu, Longevity.Law

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 23 years

Business Lawyer at Los Altos, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Estate Planning, Real Estate

948 Dolores Avenue, Los Altos, CA

About Michelle

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Business 40%

Creation and dissolution of limited liability companies, draft operating agreements, by laws and articles of organization, draft purchase and sale agreements, asset purchase agreements, draft leases, commercial agreements, deeds of trust, security agreements.

26 years | 250 cases

40%
Estate Planning 40%

17 years | 150 cases

40%
Real Estate 20%

17 years | 150 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Michelle Bau Yu

948 Dolores Avenue, Los Altos, CA, 94024

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Michelle Mei-Ming Yu's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kostya | April 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

International expertise with personal touch

I retained Michele to complete sale of my ex home in Ontario, Canada. It was hard to find an attorney familiar with Canadian real estate law and I was glad to find Michele who took the case. All the required paperwork has been expertly reviewed, discussed and processed to my full satisfaction. She su...ccessfully worked with the Canadian counsel representing the buyer. Her fee was fairly representative of the Bay area and yet I didn't feel pressed to watch the clock-- everything was done in professional and timely and yet very accommodating, comfortable way. Highly recommended.

Posted by Tony | February 18, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Trusts & Estates Attorney

Michelle was referred to my wife and I by good friends of ours who used her services for their own family. We contacted Michelle after the birth of our first child. At the first consultation, Michelle was great at ascertaining what our goals were and provided great insight on what our options were an...d if brought up other issues we hadn't considered. She never rushed us and was always available for questions and concerns we hadn't considered at the first consultation. Since we had a newborn to deal with, Michelle was also very flexible on our time demands. All in all, dealing with attorneys is usually not a pleasant experience but Michelle's professionalism and knowledge were incredibly useful and my wife and I are very grateful for her expertise.

Posted by anonymous | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Personable

Michelle Yu drafted for my elderly parents a package of documents related to wills, living trust and advanced health care directives. Not only did Ms. Yu provide valuable legal information and professional advice and help, she also tailored her work and schedule to fit my parents' particular needs. ... Her Mandarin speaking ability proved to be an asset as my parents communicated with her at ease, and connected with her soon after the introduction. Ms. Yu kept my parents informed at every step of the process, and answered their many questions with professionalism, respect, patience and care. I highly recommend Michelle Yu for such legal representation.

Posted by Drew | July 1, 2010

First class attorney with great client focus

Michelle is a conscientious, knowledgeable and client-driven attorney with a human touch. She has assisted me on numerous occasions in my business and real estate dealings and provided me with invaluable legal and personal advice which has helped me to make smart decisions and avoid costly mistakes. ...As an attorney, Michelle quickly adopts her client’s perspective and tackles legal issues as if they were her own. She is a great person to have fighting in your corner.

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Michelle Mei-Ming Yu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Mason Sacks

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Michelle is an excellent attorney. She is capable, caring, and thoughtful. She takes a personal interest in her clients and their legal matters. One area in which she is exceptional is assisting clients from abroad with their estate planning and business matters in California. Her Mandarin and Cantonese language skills are of considerable value in this regard. I am pleased to give Michelle my enthusiastic endorsement."

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Bruce McIntosh

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Jacqueline Phillips

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Michele Yu's work. She is a top flight attorney with extensive experience in estate planning and business. Her international background and fluency in both Mandarin and Cantonese also make her uniquely positioned to assist individuals with business, tax and estate planning needs in the U.S. and the Far East. Michele's attention to detail and her excellent client communication skills definitely make her the go-to person in her field."

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Benjamin Sowards

Business lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michelle is actively engaged in the South Bay business community. She is known for her integrity and attention to detail. Her legal training has prepared her well to work with families and small business owners."

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Kathleen Stewart

Business lawyer | Jun 29

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Celaya

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle is great to work with, experienced, and competent."

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Barry Young

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Michelle is an experienced and capable lawyer in both estate planning and general corporate matters."

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Tamara Pow

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michelle not only speaks Mandarin and Cantonese, she has practiced in both in the U.S. and in Canada, and is an excellent estate planning attorney for people with businesses and with international issues."

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Frank Crum

Litigation lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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Mason Sacks

Trusts lawyer

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Bruce McIntosh

Litigation lawyer

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Kathleen Stewart

Estate planning lawyer

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Barry Young

Patent application lawyer

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Anthony Celaya

Estate planning lawyer

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Jacqueline Phillips

Real estate lawyer

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Frank Crum

Business lawyer

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Tamara Pow

Business lawyer

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Benjamin Sowards

Estate planning lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

1995

University of Toronto Scholar, University of Toronto

1993

E.W. Bickle Scholarship, Victoria University (Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney and Principal, Michelle Yu Law Office

2006 - 2008

Legal Counsel, Ontario Securities Commission

2004 - 2006

Associate, Stikeman Elliott, LLP

2002 - 2004

Associate, Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

2001 - 2002

Associate, Shearman & Sterling

Associations

2012 - Present

San Jose Estate Planning Attorneys Discussion Group

Co-chair

2008 - Present

Santa Clara County Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

State Bar of California, Trusts and Estates Section

Member

2008 - Present

California Department of Real Estate

Broker

2003 - Present

Law Society of England and Wales

Solicitor

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2001 - Present

Law Society of Upper Canada

Barrister

2009 - 2011

Milpitas Chamber of Commerce

Former Board of Directors

2008 - 2011

Milpitas Economic Development Commission

Board of Commissioners

Sample of Legal Cases

International real estate investor

Resolved and finalized matters.

Estate planning for a non U.S. citizen client

Resolved and finalized matters.

LLC purchase and sale agreement

Resolved and finalized matters.

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Education

1996

Osgoode Hall Law School, York University

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of Toronto

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Global Investors Forum Trust & Asset Protection

2012

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney

Estate Tax for Foreign Real Estate Investors

2012

Keller Williams

Protecting your Assets

2012

Global Investors Group

Protecting your Assets

2012

Crossing Automation

Estate Planning for your Family

2011

India Community Center

Asset Protection and Estate Planning

2011

Global Investors Group

Asset Protection and LLCs

2011

DCL

Asset Protection for your Loved Ones

2010

Milpitas Senior Center

Estate Taxes and Probate 101

2010

Milpitas Library

Planning for the Future

2010

Estate Planning Fundamentals

Estate Planning Matters - Why does it Apply to Me?

2010

El Camino Hospital

Protect What's Yours - Safeguarding Your Wealth

Publications

2001

Martindale-Hubbell publication Attorney

Languages

Cantonese

Mandarin

English

Activity

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