Atty. Edward Eugene Yates

Atty. Edward Eugene Yates

Edward Eugene Yates is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, land use litigation and 4 other areas of law. Edward received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years.

San Rafael San Rafael 38 Years Experience 38 year
Call (415) 233-4571

Profile Summary

About Edward Eugene Yates at a glance

Edward Eugene Yates is a real estate, zoning, and environmental attorney based in San Rafael, California. They have 38+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1988. Admitted to practice in California (1988). Educated at University of San Diego (J.D., 1984) and University of California at Davis (B.A., 1981). Serves clients in San Rafael, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Edward Eugene Yates is a lawyer practicing zoning, planning and land use, land use litigation and 4 other areas of law
  • Edward received a B.A. degree from University of California at Davis in 1981, and has been licensed for 38 years
  • Edward practices in San Rafael, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Edward Eugene Yates's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Land Use & Zoning

Edward Eugene Yates is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in California →

Environmental Law

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

Edward Eugene Yates is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in California →

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 Rafael 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 venue, 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 Edward Eugene Yates

Where is Edward Eugene Yates's law office located?
Edward Eugene Yates's law practice is located in San Rafael, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Edward Eugene Yates handle?
Edward Eugene Yates focuses on real estate, zoning, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Edward Eugene Yates practiced law?
Edward Eugene Yates has 38+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1988.
Where did Edward Eugene Yates go to law school?
Edward Eugene Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Edward Eugene Yates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of San Diego
- 1984
B.A.
University of California at Davis
- 1981

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1988

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