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Virgil William Yanta Jr.
The Yanta Law Firm
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Compassionate representation, proven tenacity, and untiring advocacy in navigating you through the legal process in your quest for full and fair justice under the law. Attorney Yanta travels to you, and will stand ready to fight for you at a moment's notice. Hablamos español. 800-313-2555
Yanta Law: Rebuilding Shattered Lives
Yanta Law: Arreglando Vidas Destrozadas
Practice Areas
- Personal Injury
- Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Communications & Internet Law
- Internet Law, Media & Advertising, Telecommunications Law
- Insurance Claims
- Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Motor Vehicle Insurance, Property Insurance
- Products Liability
- Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24084472
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- 5th Circuit
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- Federal Circuit
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims
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- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
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- U.S. Court of International Trade
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- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
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- U.S. Tax Court
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Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- French: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- Attorney
- The Yanta Law Firm
- - Current
- Legal Intern
- Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office
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- Felony & State Jail Felony Special Crimes
- Student Attorney
- St. Mary's Center For Legal & Social Justice
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- Immigration Clinic and the Civil Justice Clinic
Education
- St. Mary's University School of Law
- J.D. (2015) | Law
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- Law & Philosophy Capstone Thesis — Ships Passing in the Night: Dworkin, Archimedean Obscurantism, and the Web of Conviction
- Activities: St. Mary's Center for Legal Social Justice - Immigration Clinic St. Mary's Center for Legal Social Justice - Civil Justice Clinic
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- Trinity University
- B.A. (2009) | International Affairs & Business Administration
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- Honors: Industry Champion - Glo-Bus, 2009 Student Leader - Leadership Studies in Alaska, 2009
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Awards
- Defender: Champion of Justice Society
- State Bar of Texas
- The Champion of Justice Society and the Champion of Justice Law Firm Awards are the Commission’s way of thanking the attorneys and law firms who champion and support the important work of the legal aid and pro bono providers in our state.
- Care Commitment
- State Bar of Texas
- Membership
- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Recognizing and encouraging lawyers, paralegals and judges who maintain and enhance their professional skills and the quality of their service to the public by significant voluntary participation in legal education; promoting among members of the State Bar and the general public the educational and public purposes of the College and its members; recognizing and encouraging outstanding service to the legal profession and the public; and sponsoring or otherwise assisting in educational activities of significant merit and widespread relevance and applicability to the legal profession.
- Membership
- Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas
- Created in 1992 by the State Bar of Texas, the Pro Bono College recognizes attorneys who have far exceeded the State Bar's aspirational pro bono goal in their efforts to address the vast unmet legal needs of the poor.
- Care Commitment
- State Bar of Texas
Professional Associations
- National Association of Consumer Advocates
- Member
- - Current
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- State Bar of Texas # 24084472
- Member
- - Current
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- American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Law Practice Committee (Young Lawyers Division)
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- American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- Litigation Committee (Young Lawyers Division)
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- College of the State Bar of Texas
- Member
- - Current
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- Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism
- Supporter (Member)
- - Current
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- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
- - Current
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- Pro Bono College of The State Bar of Texas
- Member
- - Current
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- Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
- Member
- - Current
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- Texas Young Professionals
- Member
- - Current
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- American Association for Justice
- Member
- - Current
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- Federal Bar Association
- San Antonio Chapter Member
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- American Bar Association, Litigation Section
- GP, Solo & Small Firm Committee (Young Lawyers Division)
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- Champion of Justice Society
- Advocate
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- San Antonio Young Lawyers Association
- Member
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- San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Texas Young Lawyers Association
- Member
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- San Antonio Bar Association
- Member
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- Texas District and County Attorneys Association
- Member
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- State Bar of Texas, Law Student Division Section
- Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- Closing: Herd the Jurors Into the High Dollar Corral (Jury Argument: Yanta Supplement)
- State Bar of Texas
- Ships Passing in the Night: Dworkin, Archimedean Obscurantism, and the Web of Conviction
- [Law & Philosophy Capstone Project Thesis]
Speaking Engagements
- Microloans, Microfinance, & Bangladesh, Social Responsibility in Business - E.O.C., San Antonio, Texas
- Trinity University
- Trustee Debrief on Student Leadership, Leadership Studies in Alaska, San Antonio, Texas
- Trinity University
- Investor Presentation: The Artemis Group, Entrepreneurship & Venture Planning, San Antonio, Texas
- San Antonio Angels
- Closing: Herd the Jurors Into the High Dollar Corral (Jury Argument: Yanta Supplement [support only]), Advanced Personal Injury Law Course 2016, San Antonio, Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- Onstage live presentation, supporting supplement only.
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