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Atty. Gregory A. Yates

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.

Encino Encino 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Gregory A. Yates at a glance

Gregory A. Yates is a Member based in Encino, California, practforg at Law Offices Of Gregory A Yates. They haand 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. 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. Actiand 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. Serands clients in Encino, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • 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

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand 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 andnue, and the substantiand 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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Where is Gregory A. Yates's law office located?
Gregory A. Yates's law practice is located in Encino, California. The firm is Law Offices Of Gregory A Yates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Gregory A. Yates practiced law?
Gregory A. Yates has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Gregory A. Yates go to law school?
Gregory A. Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (B.A., 1969).
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What awards or recognition has Gregory A. Yates receiandd?
Gregory A. Yates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota
- 1972
B.A.
University of South Dakota
- 1969

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Dakota
Admitted: 1972
California
Admitted: 1974
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S Supreme Court
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, U.S. District Court, District of Nor
Admitted: 2006

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