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also known as Virgil Yanta
With proven tenacity, Virgil is an attorney with a backbone. As an advocate for landowners and ranchers in eminent domain and condemnation disputes, and for injury victims suffering catastrophes involving the brain, spinal cord, burns, and wrongful death, Virgil has helped scores of people harmed by the unjust actions of wrongful parties throughout South Texas. Let him show you how his compassionate advocacy, proven grit, determination, and patient guidance can help you navigate every step of the way through the legal process in your quest for full and fair justice under the law. Virgil travels to you, and stands ready to fight for you and your loved ones at a moment's notice — wherever you may need him.
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8000 Interstate 10 West, Suite 1500, San Antonio, TX, 78230
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Posted by K.E. | September 26, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
Mr. Yanta is a very skilled and passionate lawyer. I sought his legal help for a couple of matters involving pipeline easements and condemnation through my homestead and ranch properties, oil and gas issues, and business formation/estates issues. He gave great advice and was extremely informative. ...
Posted by Marina | September 14, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
The time when elderly parents become the child’s responsibility is a tough milestone in life. Although not everyone has to experience this delicate time, that was not the case for me. When I had questions pertaining to guardianship, power of attorney, and tax allowances in relation to my Mother’s c...
Posted by Noah | September 12, 2018 | Consulted Attorney
I recently found myself in need of legal assistance and was fortunate enough to get in touch with Virgil Yanta, Jr. He responded to my inquiry the same day and had clearly already done extensive research on applicable statutes and historical rulings from similar cases. Mr. Yanta went above and beyon...
Posted by Jason | September 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I have consulted and hired Virgil Jr. multiple times over the last two years for legal matters involving serious personal injuries, civil rights, and business law. On each of these matters, he proved to be intelligent, very hard-working, attentive, thorough and knowledgeable. It has been a real pl...
Posted by Rebecca | April 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
We contacted Virgil Yanta Jr. in late 2016 after we were involved in a vehicle accident. Mr. Yanta's prompt and compassionate response coupled with his highly professional service gave us the reassurance we needed to allow us to know we had found the right attorney to represent us. Mr. Yanta was al...
"Virgil's the type of lawyer you hope to have on the other side. He's smart, represents his clients exceedingly well, and offers the professional courtesy that's indispensable to resolving cases efficiently through trial or alternative dispute resolution."
"Virgil Yanta is one of the sharpest litigators you will find. I would trust him with my own legal matters, and you should too."
"I endorse this lawyer because he has the ability grasp and understanding legal issues and vigorously advocate his client's position. Although Virgil is a newly licensed attorney, he has the diligence and desire for the law which is and will be an asset for any other attorneys who work with him in the future."
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2020
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Pro Bono Publico Advocate Award, Best Attorneys of America
2018
National Outstanding Young Lawyer, Best Attorneys of America
2018
Membership, College of the State Bar of Texas
2018
Membership, Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
2018
Care Commitment, State Bar of Texas
2018
Advocate: Champion of Justice Society, State Bar of Texas
2017
Defender: Champion of Justice Society, State Bar of Texas
2017
Membership, Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
2017
Membership, College of the State Bar of Texas
2017
Care Commitment, State Bar of Texas
2016
Membership, College of the State Bar of Texas
2016
Advocate: Champion of Justice Society, State Bar of Texas
2016
Care Commitment, State Bar of Texas
2016
Membership, Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
2009
Industry Champion, Glo-Bus
2016 - Present
Attorney, Yanta Law Firm
2015 - 2015
Legal Intern, Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office
2013 - 2014
Student Attorney, St. Mary's Center For Legal & Social Justice
2017 - Present
American Bar AssociationAdmiralty Litigation Committee
2017 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2016 - Present
Texas Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Federal Circuit Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionGP, Solo & Small Firm Committee (Young Lawyers Division)
2016 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionLaw Practice Committee (Young Lawyers Division)
2016 - Present
American Bar Association, Litigation SectionLitigation Committee (Young Lawyers Division)
2016 - Present
Champion of Justice SocietyAdvocate
2016 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2016 - Present
San Antonio Young Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Texas Center for Legal Ethics and ProfessionalismMember
2016 - Present
San Antonio Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2016 - Present
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal CircuitMember
2016 - Present
San Antonio Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
College of the State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - Present
Texas Young ProfessionalsMember
2012 - Present
American Association for JusticeMember
2011 - Present
Federal Bar Association (San Antonio chapter)Member
2015 - 2017
Texas District and County Attorneys AssociationAssociate Member
2012 - 2015
State Bar of Texas, Law Student Division SectionMember
Successful freeze on foreclosure proceedings
All GAL report recommendations granted
Client got everything asked for
Ruling in favor of client
Client got everything asked for, halt of eviction proceedings
2015
JD - Juris Doctor
2009
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Closing: Herd the Jurors Into the High Dollar Corral (Jury Argument: Yanta Supplement [support only])
2009
Investor Presentation: The Artemis Group
2009
Trustee Debrief: Leadership Studies in Alaska
2016
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