Atty. William M. Yates

Atty. William M. Yates

William M. Yates is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business litigation, entertainment & sports law and 6 other areas of law.

Owings Owings 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About William M. Yates at a glance

William M. Yates is a trusts, personal injury, business, ip, and bankruptcy attorney based in Owings, Maryland. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1994). Educated at University of Baltimore (J.D., 1994) and University of Maryland (B.S., 1990). Serands clients in Owings, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • William M. Yates is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy, business litigation, entertainment & sports law and 6 other areas of law
  • William received a B.S. degree from University of Maryland in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • William practices in Owings, MD

Practice Areas Explained

William M. Yates's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

William M. Yates is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

William M. Yates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

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

William M. Yates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maryland →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William M. Yates is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Maryland →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William M. Yates is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William M. Yates

Where is William M. Yates's law office located?
William M. Yates's law practice is located in Owings, Maryland. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William M. Yates handle?
William M. Yates focuses on trusts, personal injury, business, ip, bankruptcy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has William M. Yates practiced law?
William M. Yates has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did William M. Yates go to law school?
William M. Yates earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S., 1990).
How can I contact William M. Yates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Baltimore
- 1994
B.S.
University of Maryland
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1994

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