Atty. Gregory A. Yates
With more than 30 years of experience, attorney Gregory A. Yates brings not only expertise but a highly original approach and unique courtroom savvy to all his clients’ cases — be they large or small.
Catastrophic Injuries & More Attorney · Serving Encino, CA · 54+ Years Experience
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About Gregory A. Yates at a Glance
Gregory A. Yates is a Member based in Encino, California, practicing at Law Offices Of Gregory A Yates. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and tbi/sci. Admitted to practice in South Dakota (1972), California (1974), U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S Supreme Court (2000), and District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Nor (2006). Educated at University of South Dakota (J.D., 1972) and University of South Dakota (B.A., 1969). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Board of Trial Advocates Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles (Member, Board of Governors, 2007-2009) Consumer Attorneys of California (Member, Board of Governors, At Large, 2007-2009) Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Serves clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Gregory A. Yates
- With more than 30 years of experience, attorney Gregory A. Yates brings not only expertise but a highly original approach and unique courtroom savvy to all his clients’ cases — be they large or small
- Yates has time and time again done what other lawyers couldn’t when suing on behalf of people injured by defective products, by the carelessness of a landlord, or in an automobile accident, to name just a few of the types of cases handled by Yates’s firm
- And one thing he has done more than almost anyone else in his business: win for his clients
- Where most lawyers are happy if they can scrape out a win in a relatively small number of lawsuits, Greg Yates has one of the highest success rates in the state of California
- The reason is that when Greg Yates takes a case, he plays to win
- He represented 60 individuals in suits against the Los Angeles Police Department where he uncovered the corruption of the Rampart division of the department in framing individuals for many different crimes
- He has received recognition for motor vehicle defect cases and other product liability cases where his work resulted in manufacturers actually recalling and fixing or reengineering dangerously defective products
- He has also been successful in bringing complex catastrophic injury cases including over 100 traumatic brain injury cases
Honors
• Recipient, California Lawyer of the Year Award California Lawyer Magazine, 1997 • Nominee, Trial Lawyer of the Year, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, 1999 • Named to Top 25 Lawyers in the Valley, San Fernando Valley Business Journal, 2007 • Honored as a Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine, 2007, 2008, 2009 • Finalist, Consumer Attorneys of California Lawyer of the Year Award, 2005
Practice Areas Explained
Gregory A. Yates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gregory A. Yates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Encino.
Car Accidents in Encino
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
Gregory A. Yates is one of 36,434 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →
Wrongful Death in Encino
Gregory A. Yates is one of 30,932 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Encino
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.
Gregory A. Yates is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Brain & Spinal Cord Injury in Encino
Gregory A. Yates is one of 10,159 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Encino
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 Encino 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.
Encino Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Encino-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 Encino Choose Gregory A. 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 Gregory A. Yates's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and tbi/sci.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Gregory A. Yates brings 54+ 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 South Dakota, California, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S Supreme Court, Gregory A. Yates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Gregory A. Yates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Encino
A Encino-based practice means Gregory A. 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 Gregory A. Yates Handles in Encino
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