Atty. Sam M. Yates III
Attorney Trey Yates has served the people of Houston and surrounding southeastern Texas since 1984. In 1986, he founded his law firm, Trey Yates Law, where he has focused his practice on assisting...
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Sam M. Yates III is a Principal based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, P.C.. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, trusts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1984) and U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1984). Educated at St. Mary's School of Law, San Antonio, Texas (J.D., 1984) and American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Los Angeles, California (University, 1979). Recognitions include CV Notable. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney Trey Yates has served the people of Houston and surrounding southeastern Texas since 1984
- In 1986, he founded his law firm, Trey Yates Law, where he has focused his practice on assisting
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
Sam M. Yates III is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Texas →
Sam M. Yates III is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Texas →
Sam M. Yates III is one of 31,241 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Texas →
Sam M. Yates III is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Texas →
Sam M. Yates III is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Texas →
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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 Houston 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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