Atty. Thomas V Yates
Thomas V Yates is a lawyer practicing municipal law, finance, taxation and 2 other areas of law. Thomas received a degree from Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat, Freiburg i.
Finance & More Attorney · Serving Troy, MI · 47+ Years Experience
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About Thomas V Yates at a Glance
Thomas V Yates is a Member based in Troy, Michigan, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and government. Admitted to practice in New York (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1979), and Michigan (1986). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1978) and Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat, Freiburg i. Br., Germany (Dr. Phil., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association State Bar of Michigan National Association of Bond Lawyers. Serves clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas V Yates
- Thomas V Yates is a lawyer practicing municipal law, finance, taxation and 2 other areas of law
- Thomas received a degree from Albert-Ludwigs-Universitat, Freiburg i
- Br., Germany in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
- Thomas practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC in Troy, MI
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Thomas V Yates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas V Yates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Troy.
Business & Corporate Law in Troy
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Tax Law in Troy
Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.
Thomas V Yates is one of 84,606 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Michigan →
Government & Administrative Law in Troy
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
Thomas V Yates is one of 131,162 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Michigan →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Troy
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Troy Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Troy-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Troy Choose Thomas V Yates
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 Thomas V Yates's practice in the field of business, tax, and government.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas V Yates brings 47+ 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 New York, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York, and Michigan, Thomas V Yates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, tax, and government, Thomas V Yates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Troy
A Troy-based practice means Thomas V Yates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Thomas V Yates Handles in Troy
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Thomas V Yates has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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