Atty. Georges Yates
Georges Yates is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, business, international business and 8 other areas of law. Georges received a degree from University of Paris, Sorbonne in 1991, and has been licensed for 33 years.
Business & More Attorney · Serving Seattle, WA · 33+ Years Experience
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About Georges Yates at a Glance
Georges Yates is a Partner based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at Perkins Coie LLP. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on immigration, business, m&a, adr, and international. Admitted to practice in Washington (1993) and Alaska England and Wales, Solicitor Taiwan, Foreign Legal Affairs Attorney U.S. District Court, Dist (1994). Educated at Seattle University School of Law (J.D., 1993) and University of Paris, Sorbonne (Certificat, 1991). Serves clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Georges Yates
- Georges Yates is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, business, international business and 8 other areas of law
- Georges received a degree from University of Paris, Sorbonne in 1991, and has been licensed for 33 years
- Georges practices at Perkins Coie LLP in Seattle, WA
Practice Areas Explained
Georges Yates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Georges Yates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Seattle.
Immigration Law in Seattle
Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.
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Business & Corporate Law in Seattle
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Georges Yates is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Seattle
Georges Yates is one of 49,430 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Washington →
Mediation & Arbitration in Seattle
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Georges Yates is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Washington →
International Law in Seattle
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Seattle
Practicing law in Washington. Legal matters in Washington are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Seattle are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Washington state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Washington 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 Washington courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Seattle Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Seattle-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Seattle Choose Georges Yates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Georges Yates's practice in the field of immigration, business, m&a, adr, and international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Georges Yates brings 33+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Washington and Alaska England and Wales, Solicitor Taiwan, Foreign Legal Affairs Attorney U.S. District Court, Dist, Georges Yates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering immigration, business, and m&a, Georges Yates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Seattle
A Seattle-based practice means Georges Yates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Georges Yates Handles in Seattle
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Georges Yates has experience with under Washington law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Georges Yates directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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