Sam "Trey" Yates | Houston Divorce & Family Law Lawyer

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About Sam "Trey"

Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, is a Family Law Trial Attorney in Houston, Texas whose practice is dedicated exclusively to assisting families in time of transition whether that be by divorce, the seeking of custody of a child, or the death of a loved one. He is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

The Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, P.C. is committed to providing individuals with the highest ethical and legal representation. We deliver speedy and successful resolutions in litigation to our clients' satisfaction. We believe in client driven solutions to their legal conflict and give the client all the information available to make an informed decision that is in their best interest.

The diversity of our clients is reflective of the diversity of the community in which the law firm practices.

To arrange for an initial consultation, please call our office at 713-932-7177 or complete our Contact Form to request a convenient date and time to visit us.

Experience

Attorney

Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, P.C.

1986–present

Admission

Verified Texas

1984

Education

University of Houston

B.A. (Political Science)

1981

American Academy of Dramatic Arts

N/A

1979

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • -American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
  • -Texas Academy of Family Law Specialists
  • -Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists
  • -Texas Trial Lawyers Association
  • -The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas
  • -Houston Bar Association
  • Member Family Law Section
  • Member Probate, Trusts and Estate Section
  • Member Collaborative Law Section
  • -Houston Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
  • -Fort Bend County Bar Association
  • -College of the State Bar of Texas
  • -American Inns of Court
  • Burta Rhoads Raborn Family Law Inn of Court
  • -Pro Bono College State Bar of Texas
  • -The American Association of Justice
  • -American Bar Association
  • -Houston Bar Association - Family Law Section:
  • Chair / Term
    2007 / 2008
  • Chair Elect - One Term
  • Secretary - One Term
  • Board of Directors - Three Terms
  • -Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, Inc.:
  • Former Family Law Pro Bono Mentor for King and Spalding, L.L.P
  • Star Volunteer of
    1999
  • -Houston Bar Association - AIDS Outreach Committee:
  • Committee Chair - One Term
  • President’s Award for Outstanding Service as Chair of AIDS
  • Outreach Committee Houston Bar Association
    1997
Honors / Awards
  • Houston Bar AssociationFamily Law Section
  • Chair / Term
    2007 / 2008
  • Chair ElectOne Term
  • SecretaryOne Term
  • Board of DirectorsThree Terms
  • Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, Inc.
  • Board of DirectorsTwo Terms
  • Former Family Law Clinic Pro Bono Mentor for King and Spalding, L.L.P.
  • Star Volunteer of
    1999
  • Houston Bar AssociationAIDS Outreach Committee
  • Committee ChairOne Term
  • President's Award for Outstanding Service as Chair of AIDS Outreach Committee
    1997

Notable Work

Publications

Owner - The Guide to Good Divorce, Inc.   

The Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, P.C. Highlights

Divorce & Family Law, Estate, Mediation, Child Custody, Elder Law

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