Wendy Wan-Jou Yang, General Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury
AssociateatHowarth And Smith
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing general in Los Angeles since 2008.
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Wendy Wan-Jou Yang is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Wendy has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Howarth And Smith.
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- Los Angeles, CA
- Experience
- over 18 years
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- General · Litigation · Personal Injury
- Handles General, Litigation, and Personal Injury matters from Los Angeles, CA.
- Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Wendy Wan-Jou Yang: Wendy Wan-Jou Yang is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Wendy has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Howarth And Smith.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Wendy Wan-Jou Yang
Wendy concentrates on general, litigation, and personal injury. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wendy handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
General
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Litigation
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Personal Injury
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General cases in Los Angeles, California
Wendy takes general matters in Los Angeles, 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 Wendy agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Wendy takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, 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 Wendy agrees to represent you.
Personal Injury cases in Los Angeles, California
Wendy takes personal injury matters in Los Angeles, 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 Wendy agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Wendy Wan-Jou Yang — Over 18 years of California general experience
Wendy Wan-Jou Yang is an associate based in Los Angeles, CA. The practice focuses on General, Litigation, and Personal Injury. Wendy has over 18 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Howarth And Smith.
Wendy Wan-Jou Yang is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, litigation. Wendy received a B.S. degree from Johnson & Wales University in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years. Wendy practices at Howarth & Smith in Los Angeles, CA.
Working with Wendy on a general matter
Wendy Wan-Jou Yang is a lawyer practicing general practice, personal injury, litigation. Wendy received a B.S. degree from Johnson & Wales University in 2000, and has been licensed for 18 years. Wendy practices at Howarth & Smith in Los Angeles, CA.
Clients Wendy works with
Wendy reviews new inquiries case-by-case for general, litigation, and personal injury matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Wendy Wan-Jou Yang's legal education and bar admissions
Whittier Law School
J.D. · 2005
Johnson & Wales University
B.S. · 2000
Jurisdictions
Wendy's state bar admissions
California
2008 · ACTIVE
Wendy studied at J.D. in Whittier Law School and B.S. in Johnson & Wales University.
Law school and academic background
Wendy completed J.D. in Whittier Law School and B.S. in Johnson & Wales University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Wendy runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Wendy's professional memberships and bar associations
Los Angeles County Bar Association State Bar of California
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Locations
Wendy Wan-Jou Yang's office in Los Angeles
Wendy's primary office is at 523 West Sixth Street, Suite 728, Los Angeles, CA, 90014. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Howarth And Smith
523 West Sixth Street, Suite 728
Los Angeles, CA 90014
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How to hire Wendy Wan-Jou Yang — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new general attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Wendy usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Wendy charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wendy'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; Wendy will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a general attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many general 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 Wendy
Wendy discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in general practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every general 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. Wendy confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Wendy's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many general practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Wendy Wan-Jou Yang
How much does it cost to hire Wendy for a general case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Wendy walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Wendy offer a free consultation?
Wendy charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wendy's office. Some general attorneys offer free consults — check Wendy's current terms during booking.
How long do general cases in California typically take?
Simple general 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. Wendy gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Wendy take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Wendy 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 — Wendy 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 Wendy?
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. Wendy will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Wendy accepting new general clients right now?
Wendy's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
General attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Wendy handles general matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified general attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
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- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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