Atty. David Joseph Yates

Atty. David Joseph Yates

David Joseph Yates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, civil trial practice and 6 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years.

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Profile Summary

About David Joseph Yates at a glance

David Joseph Yates is a Shareholder based in Novi, Michigan, practicing at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, slip & fall, litigation, and environmental. Admitted to practice in Michigan (1994) and Illinois U.S. District Court U.S Court of Appeals (1994). Educated at Wayne State University (J.D., 1993) and University of Michigan (B.A., 1989). Active member of State Bar of Michigan. Serands clients in Novi, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • David Joseph Yates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, premises liability, civil trial practice and 6 other areas of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Michigan in 1989, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • David practices at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. in Novi, MI

Practice Areas Explained

David Joseph Yates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Joseph 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.

David Joseph Yates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Michigan →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

David Joseph Yates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Michigan →

Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

David Joseph Yates is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Michigan →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David Joseph Yates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Michigan →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

David Joseph Yates is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David Joseph Yates

Where is David Joseph Yates's law office located?
David Joseph Yates's law practice is located in Novi, Michigan. The firm is Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David Joseph Yates handle?
David Joseph Yates focuses on personal injury, employment, slip & fall, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has David Joseph Yates practiced law?
David Joseph Yates has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did David Joseph Yates go to law school?
David Joseph Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
How can I contact David Joseph Yates for a consultation?
You can contact David Joseph Yates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
Wayne State University
- 1993
B.A.
University of Michigan
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 1994
Illinois U.S. District Court U.S Court of Appeals
Admitted: 1994

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