David Yates

Of Counsel
Licensed to Practice: State of Missouri, State of Illinois

David’s career has been characterized by an uncompromising commitment to his clients while maintaining the highest professional standards.  As an experienced attorney working in St. Louis, Missouri, he has represented and advised employers throughout the United States in employment and labor matters for over 40 years. He has appeared before Federal and State courts and agencies, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He represents businesses and associations from a variety of industries in union counter-organizing campaigns and collective bargaining. While he has chosen to step back from full-time practice, David continues to work with clients and firm attorneys on a wide variety of matters.

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri

David Yates

Of Counsel
Licensed to Practice: State of Missouri, State of Illinois

David’s career has been characterized by an uncompromising commitment to his clients while maintaining the highest professional standards.  As an experienced attorney working in St. Louis, Missouri, he has represented and advised employers throughout the United States in employment and labor matters for over 40 years. He has appeared before Federal and State courts and agencies, including the U.S. Supreme Court. He represents businesses and associations from a variety of industries in union counter-organizing campaigns and collective bargaining. While he has chosen to step back from full-time practice, David continues to work with clients and firm attorneys on a wide variety of matters.

  • United States Supreme Court
  • United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • United States Court of Appeals, Eighth Circuit
  • United States District Court, Central District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Illinois
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Missouri
G.C.G.T.S.
2003
J.D.
1969
B.A.
1966
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Awards & Honors

Labor Law – Management Lawyer of the Year (2015)

St. Louis Employment Law – Management Lawyer of the Year (2012)

Missouri/Kansas Super Lawyers

Martindale Hubbell

Other Professional Experience

St. Louis

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