Atty. Michael A Yates

Atty. Michael A Yates

Mr. Michael A Yates is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce and 9 other areas of law.

Portland Portland 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael A Yates at a glance

Michael A Yates is an Of Counsel based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Gevurtz Menashe, Attorneys at Law. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, business, child support, and alimony. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1983). Educated at Ohio State University (J.D., 1983) and Kent State University (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oregon State Bar Multnomah, County, Washington County and Clackamas County Bar Associations. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Michael A Yates is a lawyer practicing child custody, child support, divorce and 9 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from Kent State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Michael practices at Gevurtz Menashe, Attorneys at Law in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Michael A Yates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael A Yates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Michael A Yates is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Oregon →

Child Custody & Visitation

Michael A Yates is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Michael A Yates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Child Support

Michael A Yates is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Oregon →

Alimony / Spousal Support

Michael A Yates is one of 10,688 alimony attorneys indexed nationally. Browse alimony attorneys in Oregon →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael A Yates

Where is Michael A Yates's law office located?
Michael A Yates's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Gevurtz Menashe, Attorneys at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael A Yates handle?
Michael A Yates focuses on divorce, child custody, business, child support, alimony. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Michael A Yates practiced law?
Michael A Yates has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Michael A Yates go to law school?
Michael A Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1983); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Michael A Yates for a consultation?
You can contact Michael A 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 Michael A Yates received?
Michael A Yates's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Ohio State University
- 1983
B.A.
Kent State University
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1983

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