Atty. C. Allen Yates

Atty. C. Allen Yates

C. Allen Yates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal, federal criminal defense and 2 other areas of law.

Chattanooga Chattanooga 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Profile Summary

About C. Allen Yates at a glance

C. Allen Yates is a Member based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, practicing at Yates & Wheland. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, and white collar. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2009) and Georgia (2009). Educated at Northeastern University School of Law (J.D., 2009) and Rowan University (B.A., 2006). Serands clients in Chattanooga, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • C. Allen Yates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, criminal, federal criminal defense and 2 other areas of law
  • C. received a B.A. degree from Rowan University in 2006, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • C. practices at Yates & Wheland in Chattanooga, TN

Practice Areas Explained

C. Allen Yates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases C. Allen Yates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

C. Allen Yates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

C. Allen Yates is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Tennessee →

Federal Crimes

C. Allen Yates is one of 6,773 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in Tennessee →

White Collar Crimes

C. Allen Yates is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chattanooga are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about C. Allen Yates

Where is C. Allen Yates's law office located?
C. Allen Yates's law practice is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The firm is Yates & Wheland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Allen Yates handle?
C. Allen Yates focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has C. Allen Yates practiced law?
C. Allen Yates has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did C. Allen Yates go to law school?
C. Allen Yates earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2006).
How can I contact C. Allen Yates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University School of Law
- 2009
B.A.
Rowan University
- 2006

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2009
Georgia
Admitted: 2009

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