YAO LEGAL GROUP

From the courts to negotiation tables, we litigate, we innovate, and we get things done.

PRACTICE AREAS

LITIGATION

Yao Legal Group specializes in representing clients in a wide range of litigation matters, including civil and criminal cases. Our experienced attorneys are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients.

WHITE COLLAR CRIME DEFENSE

At Yao Legal Group, we have a proven track record of successfully defending individuals and businesses facing white collar crime allegations. Our team is committed to protecting our clients' rights and reputation.

BUSINESS

Our firm provides comprehensive legal support to businesses of all sizes, offering strategic advice and representation in various business-related legal matters.

TRUST AND ESTATE

We represented clients before the Surrogates' Courts throughout downstate New York and we have been appointed to serve as G.A.L./Referee in various courts to make recommendations to judges.

PERSONAL INJURY DEFENSE

LABOR & EMPLOYMENT

We have litigated personal injury matters for a portfolio of downstate construction companies, and we have successfully defended our clients' cases throughout the courts in New York City and Long Island.

Whether it is an wage and hour case, or workplace harassment/discrimination matter, we investigate, we litigate, and we create innovative solutions for our management clients.

OUR VISION

OUR FIRM

Yao Legal Group is dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services tailored to meet the specific needs of our clients. Our firm is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and client service. We strive to build lasting relationships with our clients based on trust and outstanding legal representation.

About Daniel Yao:

Managing Attorney of this firm, Dan "Daniel" Yao, is an experienced attorney who has handled and litigated hundreds of cases across state and federal courts, including Surrogate’s Courts. Daniel had a childhood dream of becoming an attorney, and he worked hard to achieve this goal. Prior to becoming a lawyer, Dan worked as a special investigator for the New York State Attorney General. During his tenure, he investigated white-collar crimes, Medicaid and Medicare fraud, drug diversion, healthcare non-compliance, and money laundering matters. His work on several high-profile cases garnered media attention and was publicly recognized by the then Attorney General through news releases.

Now, as a private practitioner, Dan enjoys assisting clients in finding innovative solutions, whether it involves a lawsuit or business matters requiring consulting and guidance. In addition to his litigation practice, Dan has gained valuable insight into trust and estate laws. He has had the honor of serving as a court-appointed guardian ad litem and court referee for cases venued in various downstate New York Surrogate’s and Supreme Courts, where he acted as an independent third party or monitor. In these roles, Dan provided legal recommendations to judges on how to proceed with cases, and his reports were adopted by the appointing courts.

Dan holds a Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School and a bachelor’s degree in accounting and information systems from Queens College CUNY. Outside of his legal practice, Dan enjoys spending time with his wife and three children and sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others.

Recent Successes:

At our law firm, we let our results speak for themselves. Below are a few recent matters we've handled, all of which resulted in favorable or successful outcomes. Please note that the information shared is publicly available and can be verified through court system websites. Past results are not indicative of future outcomes.

Asia Plaza Corp. v. Pine Song Inc. - Queens County Civil Court LT-317073-23/QU

(In this commercial landlord tenant matter, we assisted the tenant client with achieving an orderly retreat from the leased premises, and successfully negotiated over $500,000.00 in arrears/costs waived by the landlord)

Suarez v. 4050 LLC et al - Kings county Supreme Court 534280/2023

(Successfully defended construction developer client in this personal injury lawsuit and worked to have the matter dismissed with respect to this law firm’s client)

Spence v. Ellis et al - Queens County Supreme Court 711822/2023

(Quick settlement reached after commencing an action against the surviving husband of a decedent concerning a decedent estate matter)

CTBC BANK CO., LTD., NEW YORK BRANCH v. PONG CHIEN TRADING, INC. et al - New York County Supreme Court - 2020/654390

(Defended client against an international bank and assisted client with restructuring sizable amount of debts post-judgment after we became retained post-judgment; debt measured in the $millions)

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