Atty. Marie Roach Yeates
Marie Roach Yeates is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial and business litigation, energy/oil and gas and 3 other areas of law. Marie received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Licensed in Texas · 46+ Years Experience
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About Marie Roach Yeates at a Glance
Marie Roach Yeates is a Partner practicing in Texas, practicing at Vinson & Elkins LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on business, securities, litigation, consumer, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Louisiana Louisiana Eastern District Court U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of A (1980) and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at Louisiana State University School of Law (J.D., 1980) and Louisiana State University (B.S. Accounting, 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Academy of Appellate Lawyers.
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About Marie Roach Yeates
- Marie Roach Yeates is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, commercial and business litigation, energy/oil and gas and 3 other areas of law
- Marie received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Marie practices at Vinson & Elkins LLP in Houston, TX
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Marie Roach Yeates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Marie Roach Yeates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation.
Business & Corporate Law
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Securities Law
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Civil Litigation
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Consumer Protection
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Appellate Practice
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, 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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Texas Choose Marie Roach Yeates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Marie Roach Yeates's practice in the field of business, securities, litigation, consumer, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Marie Roach Yeates brings 46+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Louisiana Louisiana Eastern District Court U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals Eleventh Circuit Court of A and Texas Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Supreme Court, Marie Roach Yeates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, securities, and litigation, Marie Roach Yeates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
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Common Legal Issues Marie Roach Yeates Handles
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