Gregory Andrew Yates

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Gregory Andrew Yates

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 51 years

Defective and dangerous products Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Defective and Dangerous Products, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Civil Rights

16830 Ventura Boulevard Suite 250, Encino, CA

About Gregory

Biography

Los Angeles Personal and Catastrophic Injury Lawyer. Call 310-751-0197

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Defective and Dangerous Products 40%

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Car Accident 20%

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Civil Rights 20%

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Personal Injury 20%

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Fees and Rates

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Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2014
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in California for 51 years

State: California

Acquired: 1974

Active

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 1988

Location

Law Offices of Gregory A. Yates

16830 Ventura Boulevard Suite 250, Encino, CA, 91436

gregoryayateslaw.com/

Gregory Andrew Yates's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Logan | September 18, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Among the best in the law business

I have recommended Yates on many, many occasions. He is one of the finest attorneys I have ever known. I have been a client on several occasions The office and Mr. Yates handle my case/s with the upmost of professionalism and caring. His performances in court are well known and powerful. I would not... hesitate to recommend Mr Yates again to anyone needing a top lawyer.

Posted by Arshak | September 17, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding

I was a client in 2013. Car accident. Met with Mr. Yates and was very impressed by the way he handled my case. My case was settled within 5 months and I was very happy with the outcome. i believe that no other attorney would have handled it better than Mr. Yates. If you want an aggressive attorney t...hat would be on top of your file then go with Mr. Yates.

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Gregory Andrew Yates's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amir Soleimanian

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christy Thompson

Car accident lawyer | Jun 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Gregory does a wonderful job and is a great mentor in the trial community."

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Andrew Wu

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | May 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I recently worked alongside Greg Yates on a catastrophic injury matter in the area of products liability. Attorney Yates displayed the utmost ethics, professionalism and an exceptional understanding of the complex legal issues involved. Highly recommended."

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Michael Woodson

Civil rights lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. I am a Texas lawyer who consulted Gregory Yates on his experience pursuing justice for family members of a victim of domestic violence and lethal domestic violence by her police officer spouse. His help exploring the civil rights context of these cases helped me shape a strategy that worked well to protect my client in advance."

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Micheline Keller

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Greg for over 20 years and have always been impressed with his integrity, professionalism and honesty through all the years. I highly recommend Greg as a consumate professional and representative of the highest quality one can find in the legal profession."

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Max Keller

Litigation lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Gregory is the finest and most courageous lawyer I have come in contact with over the last 45 years of being licensed. I have always found him to be forthright, inventive and never afraid to advocate a client position. I recommend him to anyone who needs a brilliant advocate."

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Adam Shea

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is an excellent lawyer. He is reliable and ethical, and always does a fabulous job for his clients."

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Brian Leinbach

Litigation lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Grant Waterkotte

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to litigate against Greg on multiple occasions. He is an aggressive, thorough and skilled litigator and did an excellent job on behalf of his clients, both at the pre-trial and trial phase. I would recommend him to anyone who needed representation in a plaintiff's matter."

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Hector Marrache

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is an outstanding lawyer and advocate. With his extensive knowledge, incomparable talent, and strong reputation in the legal community, we were able to reach a 7-figures settlement two weeks before trial in a Traumatic Brain Injury case that he and I litigated side-by-side. I endorse this lawyer."

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Patrick Long

Litigation lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Yates for many years. He is very competent, professional, honest and a very decent human being."

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Gregory Smith

Communications and media lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Anthony Luti

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Greg is an excellent attorney and a tireless advocate. One of the best civil rights lawyers in the country."

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John Taylor

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is one of the most knowledgeable lawyers in this area of law. He is a formidable and untiring advocate with the trial record that proves it."

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Donald Forgey

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse this lawyer. Greg Yates is a very experienced, capable and professional attorney. Well-respected in the legal community. He has a thorough knowledge of the law and is a tough, but civil, advocate. He is fearless and achieves outstanding results for his clients. I highly recommend him."

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Paul Hoffman

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ibiere Seck

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gregory is a passionate, caring and committed advocate. He truly cares about people and gets results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Carol Sobel

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Denish Mandalia

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Mr. Yates recently. I found him to display a level of professionalism and civility that was a breath of fresh air in the adversarial process."

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Kenneth Wright

Personal injury lawyer

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Christy Thompson

Litigation lawyer

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Andrew Wu

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 1988.

Discipline, Probation; no Actual Suspension issued in CA, 1988

updated on 01/20/2016

This sanction means the attorney had a suspension placed on hold (and ultimately removed) by complying with certain requirements.

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2013

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2012

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

1997

California Lawyer of the Year Award,

Associations

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Litigation Section

Member

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Member

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2007 - 2008

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

Board of Governors

2007 - 2008

Consumer Attorneys of California

Board of Governors

Education

1972

University of South Dakota

JD - Juris Doctor

1969

University of South Dakota

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Wyoming

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