Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan

Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan, Employment Attorney in Houston, Texas

Over 23 years of legal practice · focused on Employment, General, and IP

Special CounselatDuane Morris LLP

Houston, TX

Practicing employment in Houston since 2003.

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Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan is a special counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and IP. Wesley has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Duane Morris LLP.

Based in
Houston, TX
Experience
over 23 years
Known for
Employment · General · IP
  • Handles Employment, General, and IP matters from Houston, TX.
  • Over 23 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan: Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan is a special counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and IP. Wesley has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Duane Morris LLP.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Wesley takes on

Wesley concentrates on employment, general, and ip. Each area below outlines the kind of case Wesley handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Houston, Texas

Wesley takes employment matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wesley agrees to represent you.

General cases in Houston, Texas

Wesley takes general matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wesley agrees to represent you.

IP cases in Houston, Texas

Wesley takes ip matters in Houston, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Wesley agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan — employment lawyer in Houston

Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan is a special counsel based in Houston, TX. The practice focuses on Employment, General, and IP. Wesley has over 23 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Duane Morris LLP.

Mr. Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trial, employment and 1 other area of law. Wesley received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years. Wesley practices at Duane Morris LLP in Houston, TX.

How Wesley handles employment matters

Mr. Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan is a lawyer practicing intellectual property, trial, employment and 1 other area of law. Wesley received a B.S. degree from University of Texas at Austin in 1998, and has been licensed for 23 years. Wesley practices at Duane Morris LLP in Houston, TX.

The kind of cases Wesley takes

Wesley reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment, general, and ip matters in Houston and the surrounding Texas area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University

    J.D. · 2002

  • University of Texas at Austin

    B.S. · 1998

Jurisdictions

Wesley's state bar admissions

  • Texas U.S. District

    2003 · ACTIVE

Wesley studied at J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and B.S. in University of Texas at Austin.

Law school and academic background

Wesley completed J.D. in Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Yeshiva University and B.S. in University of Texas at Austin. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Wesley runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Affiliations

Wesley's professional memberships and bar associations

  • Professional Activities •American Bar Association •Texas Bar Association - Litigation Law Section •Texas Young Lawyers Association - Judge for State Wide Moot Court Competition 2008 •Asian American Bar Association - Houston Chapter

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Locations

Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan's office in Houston

Wesley's primary office is at 1330 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800, Houston, TX, 77056. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Duane Morris LLP

1330 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 800

Houston, TX 77056

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Hiring guide

How to hire Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Wesley usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Wesley charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wesley'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; Wesley will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Houston, Texas

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment 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 Wesley

Wesley discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment 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. Wesley confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Wesley's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Wesley Wei-Ien Yuan

  • How much does it cost to hire Wesley for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Wesley walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Wesley offer a free consultation?

    Wesley charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Wesley's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Wesley's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Texas typically take?

    Simple employment 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. Wesley gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Wesley take my case if I'm outside Houston?

    Wesley is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Wesley 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 Wesley?

    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. Wesley will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Wesley accepting new employment clients right now?

    Wesley's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Houston, Dallas and Austin in Texas

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