Mr. Yates represents clients in all forms of civil trial practice with an emphasis in Tort Defense, Transportation Cases and Construction Law. Mr. Yates has extensive trial experience having successfully tried over 75 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout Virginia. In addition to his primary practice areas, Mr. Yates also has significant experience in cases involving fraud, business torts, commercial and residential landlord tenant matters and will contests.
Mr. Yates is an active member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys and the Charlottesville/Albemarle Bar Association. Mr. Yates served as a member of the Board of Directors and the Long Range Planning Committee for the Virginia Association of Defense Attorneys and is a former Chairman of the Auto & Premises Liability Section. He previously served as a member of the Board of Directors and was Treasurer for the Charlottesville/Albemarle Bar Association.