Atty. James B. Yates

Atty. James B. Yates

James B. Yates is a lawyer practicing education, labor & employment, public law and 5 other areas of law.

Toledo Toledo 36 yrs experience 36 year
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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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About

  • 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 Law

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

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 →

Construction Law

James B. Yates is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James B. Yates

Where is James B. Yates's law office located?
James B. Yates's law practice is located in Toledo, Ohio. The firm is Eastman & Smith Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James B. Yates handle?
James B. Yates focuses on employment, workers comp, construction, litigation, civil rights. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has James B. Yates practiced law?
James B. Yates has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did James B. Yates go to law school?
James B. Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact James B. Yates for a consultation?
You can contact James B. Yates 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 James B. Yates received?
James B. Yates's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
The Ohio State University College of Law
- 1990
B.A.
The University of Dayton
- 1987

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
Admitted: 1990

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