Atty. James J. Yates

Atty. James J. Yates

Mr. James J.

San Antonio San Antonio 50 yrs experience 50 year
Call (726) 204-8325 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About James J. Yates at a glance

James J. Yates is a employment, government, and insurance attorney based in San Antonio, Texas. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1976) and Texas (1986). Educated at William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 1975) and St. John's University (B.A., 1970). Serands clients in San Antonio, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. James J. Yates is a lawyer practicing life insurance law, employment law, administrative law
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. John's University in 1970, and has been licensed for 50 years
  • James practices in San Antonio, TX

Practice Areas Explained

James J. Yates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James J. 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 J. Yates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

James J. Yates is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

James J. Yates is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James J. Yates

Where is James J. Yates's law office located?
James J. Yates's law practice is located in San Antonio, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James J. Yates handle?
James J. Yates focuses on employment, government, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has James J. Yates practiced law?
James J. Yates has 50+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1976.
Where did James J. Yates go to law school?
James J. Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1975); (B.A., 1970).
How can I contact James J. Yates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
William Mitchell College of Law
- 1975
B.A.
St. John's University
- 1970

Bar Admissions

Minnesota
Admitted: 1976
Texas
Admitted: 1986

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