Atty. E. Clayton Yates
E. CLAYTON YATES, born in Fort Pierce, Florida, January 10, 1957; admitted to bar, 1984, Florida, United States District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the Supreme Court of the United States.
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E. Clayton Yates is a Member based in Fort Pierce, Florida, practicing at Fee, Yates & Fee, PLLC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, real estate, estate litigation, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Florida (1984). Educated at Stetson University College of Law (J.D., 1983) and Indian River Junior College (A.A. Stetson, 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of The Florida Bar (Member, Sections on: Trial Lawyers Real Estate, Probate and Trust Criminal Law) Association of Trial Lawyers of America Trial Lawyers For Public Justice. Serands clients in Fort Pierce, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- E. CLAYTON YATES, born in Fort Pierce, Florida, January 10, 1957
- admitted to bar, 1984, Florida, United States District Court, Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the Supreme Court of the United States
Education
- Indian River Junior College (A.A. 1977): Stetson University (B.A. 1979)
- Stetson University College of Law (J.D. 1983)
- Phi Delta Phi
Experience
- All Lines Insurance Adjuster, G.A.B
- Business Service, Inc., Cocoa, Florida and St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., 1979-1981
- Assistant State Attorney, 13th Circuit, Hillsborough County, Career Criminal Prosecutor, Deputy Division Chief and Designated Environmental Crimes Prosecutor, Tampa, Florida, 1984-1992
Assistant State Attorney
19th Circuit, Saint Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee and Indian River Counties, Economic Crime Division Nineteenth Circuit 1995-1998;
Representative Reported Cases
- Asplundh Tree Expert Co. v
- Diamond Tomato Pshp. 770 So. 2d 691 (Fla. 4th DCA, 2000)
- Buckeye Check Cashing v
- Cardegena, 126 S. Ct. 1204 (U.S., 2006)
- Mackenzie Check Advance of Fla
- L.C.C. v
- Betts, Supreme Court of Florida, 31 Fla
- L. Weekly S. 255, April 27, 2006
PRACTICE AREAS
- General Civil Litigation
- Real Estate Litigation
- Business Transactions
- Criminal Defense
- Trial experience with over 140 Cases concluded by jury verdict
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E. Clayton Yates's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases E. Clayton Yates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Pierce are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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