Atty. James Kenneth Yeates

Atty. James Kenneth Yeates

Mr. James Kenneth Yeates is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law.

Provo Provo 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About James Kenneth Yeates at a glance

James Kenneth Yeates is a Member based in Provo, Utah, practicing at Yeates Law Firm PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Montana (2004) and Utah (2011). Educated at University of Montana (J.D., 2004) and University of Montana (B.S.B.A., 2001). Serands clients in Provo, UT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. James Kenneth Yeates is a lawyer practicing estate planning, business law, corporate law and 3 other areas of law
  • James received a B.S.B.A. degree from University of Montana in 2001, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • James practices at Yeates Law Firm PLLC in Provo, UT

Practice Areas Explained

James Kenneth Yeates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Kenneth Yeates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

James Kenneth Yeates is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Utah →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Kenneth Yeates is one of 226,537 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Utah →

Business & Corporate Law

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

James Kenneth Yeates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Utah →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James Kenneth Yeates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Utah →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Utah

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Kenneth Yeates

Where is James Kenneth Yeates's law office located?
James Kenneth Yeates's law practice is located in Provo, Utah. The firm is Yeates Law Firm PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Kenneth Yeates handle?
James Kenneth Yeates focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Utah.
How long has James Kenneth Yeates practiced law?
James Kenneth Yeates has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did James Kenneth Yeates go to law school?
James Kenneth Yeates earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.S.B.A., 2001).
How can I contact James Kenneth Yeates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Montana
- 2004
B.S.B.A.
University of Montana
- 2001

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 2004
Utah
Admitted: 2011

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