Tommy L. Yeates
tyeates@moorelandrey.com
Tommy L. Yeates graduated with highest honors from Southwest Texas State University in 1981. Upon graduation, he attended Texas Tech University School of Law where he graduated in 1984.
In 1985 Tommy joined the predecessor firm of Moore, Landrey, Garth & Jones, and is now a Partner at Moore Landrey, L.L.P.
Tommy is Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law.
Sample Recent Verdicts
Cause No. B-126,144; Texas Metal Works v. O. L. Gear Company; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Mr. Yeates served as co-counsel in a case whereby the Defendant sold and serviced a faulty industrial steam hammer. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.
Cause No. H-85-4884; Jim Arnold Corporation v. Al Monsoori; In the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Mr. Yeates served as co-counsel on a case involving breach of contract and fraud. The Plaintiff leased oil field equipment to the Defendant. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.
Cause No. A-163,080; Belinda Horn, et al v. Allco, Inc.; In the 58th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Mr. Yeates was lead counsel on a case where a deceased worker's family sued an employer for punitive damages. This case involved the death of a worker in which the employer possessed workers' compensation coverage. Accordingly, the Plaintiffs could sue for punitive damages only. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including punitive damages.
Cause No. B- 149,309; Steven McKnight, et al v. Park Central Nursing Home, et al; In the 60th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. Mr. Yeates was local counsel on a wrongful death of a nursing home resident. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.
Cause No. D-157,637, Roy Solomon v. Mission Petroleum; In the 136th Judicial District Court of Jefferson County, Texas. The Plaintiff was fired for allegedly failing a drug screen. The Plaintiff was employed as a commercial truck driver. Jury verdict for the Plaintiff, including an award of punitive damages.
Bar Admissions
Texas, All State Courts
U. S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
U. S. District Court Southern District of Texas
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals
United States Supreme Court
Professional Associations and Memberships
American Bar Association (ABA)
American Trial Lawyers Association (ATLA)
State Bar of Texas
Jefferson County Bar Association (JCBA)
(Former Director)
Texas Trial Lawyer’s Association (TTLA)
Southeast Texas Trial Lawyers Association (SETTLA)
(Secretary, 1990-1991)
Texas Bar Foundation, Life Fellow
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Southeast Texas (CASA)~
(Co-Founder & President, 1991-1992)
(Director, 1993-President)
Leadership Beaumont, Graduate 1990
Jefferson County Young Lawyer’s Association
(Vice-President, 1992-1993)
(Treasurer, 1991-1992)
(Director, 1990-1991)
Honors and Awards
AV Peer Review, Martindale-Hubbell
State of Texas CASA Volunteer of the Year, 2002
Best Class Presentation – Leadership Beaumont
Outstanding Young Lawyer – Jefferson County, Texas, 1995
Parish Council, St. Jude Thaddeus Catholic Church, 2005-Present
