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Donald Eugene Yates
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Biography
I have been practicing law since 1987 in Monroe County, Florida. For over 25 years I have provided aggressive, frank and professional legal representation and Mediation services. I have been a Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator for County and Circuit Court since 1993, as well as a certified Family Mediator since 1998, a qualified Supreme Court Arbitrator since 1995, and a certified Residential Mortgage Foreclosure (RMF) Mediator since 2010.
I perform at least two (2) Mediations per week. My attention to detail and vast knowledge of law has helped me build a well-known reputation as a Certified Mediator. My Mediator Certification Number is 03908CFR.
My office is dedicated to providing top-quality legal representation in a professional and friendly manner. We understand that the results we achieve directly affect our clients and we focus on providing you the most beneficial outcome in a timely manner.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
General Practice
30%
38 years
Criminal Defense
25%
38 years
Mediation
25%
38 years
Foreclosure
20%
38 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 32 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1994
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Donald E. Yates, P.A.
611 Eaton St, Key West, FL, 33040
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Posted by Jonathan Osburn | February 14, 2013
Very helpful and great advice .
Don was a great deal of help with a very difficult situation . He was able to resolve a number of issues for me with a minimum amount of fuss . Unlike other attorneys I've hired in the past , he was more interested in solving the problem than in dragging things out in order to bill more hours . The a...
Posted by Doug Douglas | February 12, 2013 | Business
Donald E Yates, Esq. Key West, Fl
I have personally known Don Yates, Esq. for more than 10 years and he has represented me and my company several times over that period. His expertise and professional advise has always been spot on. He has always made himself available for any legal matter that might come up in our business. He i...
Posted by Tim Gaffney | February 12, 2013
Very Good Lawyer
I have know Don Yates for the past 15years. He is smart, fair, and trustworthy. Plus he is a good guy.
Donald Eugene Yates's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Yates is a highly competent and effective lawyer who represents his clients diligently and aggressively."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I have referred several of my clients to Donald E. Yates for assistance with matters beyond my areas of expertise. He is a straight shooter, does not mince words, and keeps his clients very well apprised of the status of their cases. I highly recommend him."
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Experience
Education
1984
Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law
Law
1978
Florida State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
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