About Mr. Sam M. Yates III

Attorney Trey Yates has served the people of Houston and surrounding southeastern Texas since 1984. In 1986, he founded his law firm, Trey Yates Law, where he has focused his practice on assisting...

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Divorce
Posted by anonymous
February 24, 2020
Hired Attorney

Mr. Yates did an outstanding job and produced excellent results for me in a very contentious divorce. I highly recommend him!

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
June 13, 2018
Hired Attorney

What triggered me to choose Mr. Yates? (1)Agile talent, fresh intelligence, and (2) “And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom” – Anais Nin. You will know what triggers inside of you to choose Mr. Yates and his team. DKB

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
May 12, 2015
Hired Attorney

Mr. Yates was not only my attorney, he was my friend and therapist. He is kind, helpful, smart and tough. He gave me the support, knowledge and strength I needed during my divorce. I highly recommend him as an attorney and a friend.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 04, 2013
Hired Attorney

Mr. Yates is extremely knowledgeable, has an excellent grasp of the legal system, pays attention to details, acts quickly, is always thoroughly prepared. Once a strategy is decided upon, no stone is left unturned.
Mr. Yates works with his clients, listens carefully, guides with a quick mind, a lot of common sense and convincing arguments based on the reality of the law and experience. He is always available.
He has surrounded himself with an excellent and professional support team.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
October 13, 2013
Hired Attorney

The attorney I had on my divorce did a poor job so for enforcement I hired Mr Yates. He never over charged me. He never made promises that could not be kept. The case was challenging with issues all the way to Appellate Court. His work was excellent.

Family Law
Posted by anonymous
March 27, 2013
Hired Attorney

The law firm was wonderful and handled my unique case in a very
professional manner. I knew little to nothing about the law and they
were prompt and elaborate when I had questions or concerns about the
case. I would definitely recommend Trey Yates for anyone in a family
litigation as well as same sex families as in my case. Hiring the firm
was the best decision I could have made. They are professional, prompt
and true experts in their field.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
November 01, 2012
Hired Attorney

The Law Office of Sam M (Trey) Yates has been the best decision I made throughout my divorce. They made the entire process so easy for me and my son. They made sure every decision made was in the best interest for my family. Estelee Garrison (Trey’s Associate Attorney) accompanied me to every mediation and court date. I was never left unattended, and being a young woman going through a divorce it was nice to have someone there to answer all of my questions and concerns.

 
Trusts and Estates
Posted by anonymous
March 07, 2013
Hired Attorney

It's pretty straight forward. Worked out great.

Divorce
Posted by anonymous
February 02, 2021
Hired Attorney

** Stay Away ** Sam Trey Yates III has been sued for extortion and fraud: Civil Case #191200025527, April 2019 Grievance with The State Bar of Texas against Sam Trey Yates III: Case # H0081133472 , filed early 2011 Unethical. Untrustworthy. Greedy. Targets women/minority women. Took advantage of my situation, and my excellent credit. Put me/my 2yr old child's well-being in obvious/direct jeopardy. He bankrupt my CC accounts. Sam Trey Yates III told me I had to pay $35K one day during a meeting with him, 5 months in, or he wouldn't work on my case any further. This after already being paid $25K. Then he told me that if the size of my breasts did it for him, that would be one thing. #MeToo. Sam Trey Yates III coerced me to sign a decree in mediation that we had never discussed. This after being told for almost a year that he was prepared and ready to go to court. Sam Trey Yates III wouldn't respond to a lawyer who had to correct all the errors in the decree/his “work." A Coward.

 
Family Law
Posted by anonymous
July 07, 2010
Hired Attorney

Makes claims he can't or won't fulfill (specifically, that he performs mediation type divorce); inattentive to the actions of his staff; inattentive to the desires of his client; lectures but does not listen; work was not timely performed; does not adequately account for his time; used the excuse that his accounting software "didn't work" to bilk me out of a remaining balance on my retainer (and the bar association allowed it).

 

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Areas of Law

  • Family Law 8
    • Divorce
    • Adoptions
    • Child Custody
    • Child Support
    • Paternity
    • Premarital Agreements
    • Spousal Support
    • Visitation Rights
  • Trusts and Estates 2
    • Powers of Attorney
    • Guardianship and Conservatorship
  • Annulment
  • Child Abuse and Neglect
  • Collaborative Family Law
  • Domestic Partnerships
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Mediation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Gay and Lesbian Family Law
  • Restraining Orders
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution 2
    • Mediation
    • Arbitration
  • Elder Law
  • Business Law 1
    • Family Business Law
  • Criminal Law 1
    • Felonies
  • Litigation
  • Other 72
    • Child Custody Litigation
    • Enforcement of Court Orders
    • Modification of Prior Court Orders
    • Grandparents Rights
    • Child Support and Visitation
    • Premarital and Marital Property Agreements
    • Community Property Division
    • Complex Division of Marital Assets
    • Alimony and Spousal Maintenance
    • Probate Litigation and Estate Planning
    • Probate of Wills
    • Litigation of will contests
    • Guardianships
    • Declaration of Heir Ships
    • Construction of Wills
    • Living Wills/Directive to Physicians
    • Elder Care Issues
    • Mediation Services
    • Collaborative Family Law Services
    • Alimony
    • Child Advocacy
    • Child Custody Mediation
    • Divorce Mediation
    • Grandparents Visitation Rights
    • Grandparents Custody
    • Foster Care
    • Parental Kidnapping
    • Parental Rights
    • Parenting Time
    • Name Changes
    • Child Care
    • Child Dependency
    • Child Protection
    • Child Sexual Abuse
    • Child Welfare
    • Children's Rights
    • Cohabitation Agreements
    • Community Property Law
    • Day Care
    • Divorce Arbitration
    • Domestic Relations
    • Equitable Distribution
    • Family Arbitration
    • Marital Agreements
    • Marital Property Distribution
    • Marital Property Law
    • Marital Property Settlements
    • Matrimonial Law
    • Palimony
    • Post Divorce Modification
    • Post Nuptial Agreements
    • Termination of Parental Rights
    • Uncontested Divorce
    • Collaborative Law
    • Ask a Lawyer
    • Child & Spousal Support
    • Child Centered Divorce Mediation
    • Co-Parenting Agreements
    • Consultations
    • Document Processing
    • Elder Rights
    • Estate Planning for the Elderly
    • Estate Planning for Parents of Handicapped Children
    • Estate Planning for the Disabled
    • Adult Guardianship
    • Conservatorship
    • Elder Guardianship
    • Guardianship
    • Handicapped Rights
    • Child Abduction
    • Unlawful Restraint
    • Power of Attorney

Practice Details

  • Languages
    Spanish
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  • Firm Information
    Position
    Principal
    Firm Name
    Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, P.C.
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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, Texas
    1984, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas
    Memberships
    American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Gulf Coast Family Law Specialists, Texas Trial Lawyers Association, The Collaborative Law Institute of Texas, Houston Bar Association: Family Section, Probate, Trusts and Estate Section and Collaborative Law Section, Houston Bar Foundation - Life Fellow and Fort Bend County Bar Assoc.
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    St. Mary's School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
    Class of 1984
    J.D.
    Other Education
    American Academy of Dramatic Arts, Los Angeles, California
    Class of 1979

    University of Houston
    Class of 1981
    B.A.
    Political Science
    Legal Certifications
    Board Certified in Family Law by Texas Board of Legal Specializations, Certified Family Law Mediator and Certified Attorney - Mediator
  • Personal Details & History
    Age
    Born in 1956
    New Orleans, Louisiana, March 6, 1956

Contact Mr. Sam M. Yates III

Principal at Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, P.C.
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2900 Weslayan St., Suite 350Houston, TX 77027U.S.A.

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Fax: 713-932-7277
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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Attorneys FAQs

  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Mr. Sam M. Yates, III was admitted in 1984 to the State of Texas.
  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Mr. Sam M. Yates, III is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas.
  • Does this attorney maintain a professional presence on any social networks?
    Yes, Mr. Sam M. Yates, III has a professional profile on LinkedIn, facebook and Twitter.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Mr. Sam M. Yates, III attended St. Mary's School of Law, San Antonio, Texas.
  • What year was this attorney's law firm established?
    Law Office of Sam M. (Trey) Yates, III, P.C. was established in 1986.