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David Yeo, Of Counsel

Position:

Of Counsel

Office:

Republic of Korea

Of Counsel(Admitted in Korean Bar Only)-고문역(대한변호사협회 등록)

Professional Background

Overview

David Yeo served as a judge at various courts across Korea, including the Uijeongbu District Court, Seoul Southern District Court and Changwon District Court, and also accumulated significant judicial experience as a Presiding Judge at the Suwon District Court, Seoul Central District Court and Seoul Eastern District Court. He has handled numerous narcotics cases, including securing a suspended sentence for a defendant with a prior conviction involving methamphetamine use. He further expanded his expertise through roles such as Research Judge at the Supreme Court of Korea and Chief Judge of the Yeongdong Branch of the Cheongju District Court, gaining broad judicial experience. He also represented the Ministry of Health and Welfare in pharmaceutical pricing litigation, achieving a successful outcome and receiving a Ministerial Commendation for his work. At the Asian headquarters of SJKP, Mr. Yeo excels in contract law, criminal law and narcotics-related matters, consistently delivering results that meet client expectations.

Practice Areas

  • Narcotics
  • Civil Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Torts
  • Medical and Pharmaceutical Law
  • Sexual Offenses

Achievements

  • Visiting Scholar, Washington State University
  • Arbitrator, Korean Commercial Arbitration Board (KCAB)

Work Experience

  • LOGOS Law LLC (Korea)
  • Former Research Judge, Supreme Court of Korea (Korea)
  • Former Judge, Seoul Southern District Court (Korea)
  • Former Judge, Seoul Central District Court (Narcotics Division) (Korea)
  • Former Chief Judge, Yeongdong Branch, Cheongju District Court (Korea)
  • Former Presiding Judge, Civil Division, Suwon District Court (Korea)
  • Former Presiding Judge, Criminal Appellate Division (Narcotics), Seoul Central District Court (Korea)

Education

  • M.A., Seoul National University Graduate School
  • LL.B., Seoul National University

Awards and Recognition

  • Minister of Health and Welfare Award (Korea)

Bar Admission & Memberships

  • Republic of Korea
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