Atty. James B. Yates
James B. Yates is a lawyer practicing education, labor & employment, public law and 5 other areas of law.
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About James B. Yates at a glance
James B. Yates is a Member based in Toledo, Ohio, practicing at Eastman & Smith Ltd.. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on employment, workers comp, construction, litigation, and civil rights. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit (1990). Educated at The Ohio State University College of Law (J.D., 1990) and The University of Dayton (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Toledo, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James B. Yates is a lawyer practicing education, labor & employment, public law and 5 other areas of law
- James received a B.A. degree from The University of Dayton in 1987, and has been licensed for 36 years
- James practices at Eastman & Smith Ltd. in Toledo, OH
Practice Areas Explained
James B. Yates's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James B. Yates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
James B. Yates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Ohio →
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
James B. Yates is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →
James B. Yates is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
James B. Yates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →
Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
James B. Yates is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Ohio →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Toledo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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