Atty. Christopher St John Yates

Atty. Christopher St John Yates

Christopher St John Yates is a lawyer practicing antitrust and competition, litigation, antitrust & unfair competition and 3 other areas of law. Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years.

San Francisco San Francisco 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About Christopher St John Yates at a glance

Christopher St John Yates is a Partner based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Latham And Watkins Llp. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on litigation and consumer. Admitted to practice in California (1992). Educated at Columbia University School of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A., 1989). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Christopher St John Yates is a lawyer practicing antitrust and competition, litigation, antitrust & unfair competition and 3 other areas of law
  • Christopher received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1989, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Christopher practices at Latham & Watkins LLP in San Francisco, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Christopher St John Yates's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Christopher St John Yates

Where is Christopher St John Yates's law office located?
Christopher St John Yates's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Latham And Watkins Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Christopher St John Yates handle?
Christopher St John Yates focuses on litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Christopher St John Yates practiced law?
Christopher St John Yates has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Christopher St John Yates go to law school?
Christopher St John Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact Christopher St John Yates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Christopher St John Yates received?
Christopher St John Yates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Columbia University School of Law
- 1992
B.A.
University of California, Berkeley
- 1989

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1992

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