Atty. H. Robert Yates III

Atty. H. Robert Yates III

H. Robert Yates III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants.

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Profile Summary

About H. Robert Yates III at a glance

H. Robert Yates III is a personal injury, business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Richmond, Virginia, practicing at O'Hagan Meyer. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • H. Robert Yates III is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Construction and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
  • H. Robert, who practices law in Richmond, Virginia, has been recognized since 2008
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which H. Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

H. Robert Yates III's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

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.

H. Robert Yates III is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

H. Robert Yates III is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Construction Law

H. Robert Yates III is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Virginia →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

H. Robert Yates III is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about H. Robert Yates III

Where is H. Robert Yates III's law office located?
H. Robert Yates III's law practice is located in Richmond, Virginia. The firm is O'Hagan Meyer. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does H. Robert Yates III handle?
H. Robert Yates III focuses on personal injury, business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
Where did H. Robert Yates III go to law school?
H. Robert Yates III earned their education at (J.D., 1993).
How can I contact H. Robert Yates III for a consultation?
You can contact H. Robert Yates III directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has H. Robert Yates III received?
H. Robert Yates III's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation.

Education

J.D.
University of Virginia
- 1993

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Amusement Park Accidents
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Automobile Collision
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Brain Injury
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Fraud
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Civil Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Fire and Casualty
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Premises Liability
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability
- 2026

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