Family law attorney Patrick K. Yeatts is the owner and founder of The Yeatts Law Firm. Before founding The Yeatts Law Firm, Patrick served low-income families of Jefferson County, Alabama as a staff attorney for The Legal Aid Society of Birmingham, a non-profit organization affiliated with the Birmingham Bar Association. As a certified guardian ad litem, Patrick represented children who were removed from abusive homes or caught in the middle of custody battles. He ensured their legal rights were protected and their voices heard. By representing nearly four-hundred clients a year in various family law cases, Patrick gained extensive trial experience and a keen understanding of family law in Alabama.
Patrick decided to apply the skills he acquired while working in public service to the private sector and founded The Yeatts Law Firm. Patrick is a member of the Alabama State Bar, Alabama State Bar Association and Birmingham Bar Association. He is also a member of the Birmingham Bar Association's Family Law Section and Solo/Small Firm Section. In 2013, Patrick served as co-chairman of the Family, Domestic Relations & Juvenile Court Procedures Committee. He has been recognized as a "Lead Counsel" by Thompson Reuters based on his peer recommendations, professional experience and spotless record.
While Patrick has extensive experience in traditional litigation and trial advocacy, he is committed to providing his clients viable alternatives to the adversarial method of conflict resolution. Patrick is certified in collaborative law, a private and confidential way of settling divorce matters outside of court that utilizes cooperative strategies rather than adversarial techniques to resolve family disputes. He is a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) and the Birmingham Collaborative Alliance(BCA), which is made up a consortium of compassionate lawyers, mental health professionals, and financial neutrals committed to helping clients create lasting resolutions to their personal conflicts.
Whether a client is seeking a divorce, visitation with their child or hoping to adopt, family law attorney Patrick K. Yeatts understands the emotional toll the legal process can take on a family. Regardless of the issue a client may face, Patrick will strive to resolve that issue by using his greatest skills: listening and understanding.
The Yeatts Law Firm, LLC
2007 3rd Ave. N.
Birmingham, AL, 35203
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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AL | Occupational License - Authorized to Practice | 2010 | 04/28/2022 |
Legal answers | 2 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Certificate in Trial Advocacy | Cumberland School of Law | 2010 |
Winner of the James O. Haley Federal Trial Competition | Cumberland School of Law | 2009 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | The Yeatts Law Firm, LLC | 2014 - Present |
Clerk | St. Clair County District Attorney's Office | 2010 - 2010 |
Staff Attorney | Legal Aid Society of Birmingham | 2010 - 2013 |
Clerk | Jefferson County District Attorney's Office | 2009 - 2009 |
Clerk | Tipler Law Offices | 2008 - 2009 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Birmingham Bar Association, Family Law Section | Member | 2014 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association, Solo Practice/Small Firms Section | Member | 2014 - Present |
Alabama State Bar | Member | 2010 - Present |
Alabama State Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
Birmingham Bar Association, Family, Domestic & Juvenile Courts Procedures Committee | Co-chair | 2013 - 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Samford University, Cumberland School of Law | J.D. | 2010 |
Hampden-Sydney College | Bachelor of Arts (BA) | 2007 |
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Gregory Cade, Child custody Attorney on Jan 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney, bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. He is a top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation.
Bradley Green, Child custody Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Patrick is an outstanding lawyer and a well respected member of the Bar. He has always been a strong and effective advocate for his clients.
Gregory Cade, Child custody Attorney on Jan 10, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Patrick is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney, bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. He is a top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation.
Bradley Green, Child custody Attorney on Oct 27, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Patrick is an outstanding lawyer and a well respected member of the Bar. He has always been a strong and effective advocate for his clients.
Wendy Reese, Child custody Attorney on Oct 16, 2014
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have known Patrick Yeatts since he began his practice of law an have always found him to be extremely competent and ethical. I personally would hire Patrick for a family law matter!
Joseph Watson, Child custody Attorney on Aug 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Patrick is a fantastic lawyer with strong experience and skills in the area of child custody. I have worked next to and across from Patrick and I would recommend him in an instant.