David West Yates

Background

West Yates, David was born on March 28, 1962 in Albany, Georgia, United States.

Education

Appalachian State University (Bachelor of Arts, Advanced Partnership Program, 1983), Temple University (Juris Doctor, 1986).

Career

Worked at Clement & Yates. Admitted to the bar, 1987, Tennessee. 1996, North Carolina.

1987, United States.

District Court, Middle District of Tennessee. 1989, United States. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit;1 993, United States. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit.

Pi Sigma Alpha.

Pi Kappa Delta. Phi Alpha Delta. Assistant General Counsel, Tennessee Public Service Commission, 1987-1994. Assistant Attorney General, State of Tennessee, 1994-1996.

Member, Board of Directors, Watauga Arts Council, 1997—.

Member, Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity, Avery County, 1996—. Staff Subcommittee on Law, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, 1992-1996.

Member: Watauga County, 24th Judicial District and North Carolina Bar Associations. Tennessee Bar Association.

North Carolina State Bar.

Achievements

• David West Yates has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell.

Membership

Member, Board of Directors, Watauga Arts Council, 1997—. Member, Board of Directors, Habitat for Humanity, Avery County, 1996—. Staff Subcommittee on Law, National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners, 1992-1996.

Member: Watauga County, 24th Judicial District and North Carolina Bar Associations.

Tennessee Bar Association. North Carolina State Bar.