Virgil William Yanta Jr.
Helping You with All Your Legal Needs
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Biography
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 LivesYanta 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
Languages
Professional Experience
Attorney The Yanta Law Firm
Year: 2016 - Current
Description:
Student Attorney St. Mary's Center For Legal & Social Justice
Year: 2013 - 2014
Description: Immigration Clinic and the Civil Justice Clinic
Legal Intern Bexar County Criminal District Attorney's Office
Year: 2015 - 2015
Description: Felony & State Jail Felony Special Crimes
Professional Associations
National Association of Consumer Advocates Member (2017 - Current)
Texas Trial Lawyers Association Member (2016 - Current)
Pro Bono College of The State Bar of Texas Member (2016 - Current)
American Bar Association, Litigation Section Law Practice Committee (Young Lawyers Division) (2016 - Current)
American Bar Association, Litigation Section Litigation Committee (Young Lawyers Division) (2016 - Current)
College of the State Bar of Texas Member (2016 - Current)
Texas Center for Legal Ethics and Professionalism Supporter (Member) (2016 - Current)
State Bar of Texas  # 24084472 Member (2016 - Current)
Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit Member (2016 - Current)
Texas Young Lawyers Association Member (2016 - 2017)
Texas Young Professionals Member (2012 - Current)
American Association for Justice Member (2012 - Current)
Federal Bar Association San Antonio Chapter Member (2011 - Current)
American Bar Association, Litigation Section GP, Solo & Small Firm Committee (Young Lawyers Division) (2016 - 2017)
Champion of Justice Society Advocate (2016 - 2017)
San Antonio Young Lawyers Association Member (2016 - 2017)
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association Member (2016 - 2017)
San Antonio Bar Association Member (2016 - 2017)
Texas District and County Attorneys Association Member (2015 - 2017)
State Bar of Texas, Law Student Division Section Member (2012 - 2015)
Publications
Closing: Herd the Jurors Into the High Dollar Corral (Jury Argument: Yanta Supplement) State Bar of Texas (July, 2016)
Ships Passing in the Night: Dworkin, Archimedean Obscurantism, and the Web of Conviction [Law & Philosophy Capstone Project Thesis] (2014)
Awards
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Care Commitment
State Bar of Texas 2016.0
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Defender: Champion of Justice Society
State Bar of Texas 2017.0
Note: 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.
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Care Commitment
State Bar of Texas 2017.0
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Advocate: Champion of Justice Society
State Bar of Texas 2016.0
Note: 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.
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Membership
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas 2016.0
Note: 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.
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Membership
College of the State Bar of Texas 2017.0
Note: 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.
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Membership
Pro Bono College of the State Bar of Texas 2017.0
Note: 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.
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Membership
College of the State Bar of Texas 2016.0
Note: 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.
Education
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St. Mary's University School of Law J.D. (2015) | Law
Year: 2011 - 2014
Honors: 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
Year: 2004 - 2008
Honors: Industry Champion - Glo-Bus, 2009 Student Leader - Leadership Studies in Alaska, 2009
Speaking Engagements
Microloans, Microfinance, & Bangladesh, Social Responsibility in Business - E.O.C., San Antonio, Texas, May 3, 2009, Trinity University
Microloans, Microfinance, & Bangladesh, Social Responsibility in Business - E.O.C., San Antonio, Texas, May 3, 2009, Trinity University
Websites
https://yantalaw.com/
Yanta Law Firm
Yanta Law - Principal Office (By Appointment Only)
8000 Interstate 10 West, Suite 1500, San Antonio, TX 78230