BIOGRAPHY
MICHAEL A. YATES, ATTORNEY AT LAW
With twenty-five years under his belt, Michael Yates is recognized
as one or Portland’s preeminent family law attorneys. He has
been included in the annual editions of The Best Lawyers in
America since 2003 and is consistently named as an “Oregon
Super Lawyer”, recognizing him to be in the top 5% of practicing
Oregon attorneys, as determined by a rigorous peer review
process.
Michael obtained his undergraduate degree from Kent State
University, and graduated from the Ohio State University College
of Law with honors in 1983. He is admitted to practice law in the
State of Oregon, the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon,
and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. He is a member of
the Multnomah, Washington, Clackamas County's, and Oregon
State Bar.
Michael serves on the Board of Directors of the Oregon Academy
of Family Law Practitioners and was its 2003 board president.
Practice Areas:
Family Law
Child Custody
Child Support
Divorce
Domestic Partnerships
Post Divorce Modification
Postnuptial Agreements
Premarital Agreements
Spousal Support
Admitted:
Oregon Bar - 1983
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit - 1987
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon - 1987
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