Dean T. Yeotis
Top rated Employment & Labor attorney in Flint, Michigan
Law Offices of Dean T. Yeotis
Practice areas: Employment & Labor, Employment Litigation, Environmental; view more
Licensed in Michigan since: 1988
Education: The University of Toledo College of Law
Dean T. Yeotis is a dedicated attorney at the Law Office of Dean T. Yeotis in Flint, Michigan, with a comprehensive practice focused exclusively on litigation. His areas of practice encompass employment law for employees, environmental law, unemployment benefits, age discrimination, religious discrimination, sexual harassment, race discrimination and wrongful termination. He is committed to advocating for justice and representing his clients with unwavering determination.
Mr. Yeotis began his academic journey at Michigan State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in philosophy in 1983. He continued his legal education at The University of Toledo College of Law, obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1987. These academic achievements laid a solid foundation for his legal career, equipping him with the critical thinking and analytical skills necessary for effective litigation.
Admitted to practice law in Michigan in 1988 and Illinois in 1990, Mr. Yeotis is also authorized to appear before the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit. His extensive bar admissions reflect his commitment to serving clients across multiple jurisdictions, providing them with comprehensive legal representation.
Mr. Yeotis is an active member of several professional associations, including the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, The Michigan Association for Justice, the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Flint Trial Lawyers, the Genesee County Bar Association, the State Bar of Michigan and the Illinois State Bar Association. These affiliations demonstrate his dedication to staying informed about the latest developments in the legal field and connecting with fellow professionals to enhance his practice.
Before establishing his own firm, Mr. Yeotis served as a judicial assistant at the Genesee County Courthouse from 1987 to 1988. He then worked as an associate at a private firm from 1989 to 1990, where he gained valuable experience that continues to inform his practice today. He has also been peer-review rated Distinguished* through Martindale-Hubbell.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Employment & Labor: Employee, Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, EnvironmentalFocus areas
Employment Discrimination, Employment Law - Employee, Employment Law - Employer, Environmental Law, Labor Law, Retaliation, Unions, Wage & Hour Laws, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- 80% Employment & Labor: Employee
- 10% Employment Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% Environmental
First Admitted: 1988, Michigan
Professional Webpage: http://deanyeotis.net/dean-t-yeotis/3562082
Bar / Professional Activity
- American Bar Association, member
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1989
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Michigan, 1989
- Illinois, 1990
- Michigan, 1988
- Illinois Bar Association, member
- Michigan Bar Association, member
- Genesee County Bar Association, member
- Flint Trial Lawyers Association, member
- National Employment Rights Institute, member
- National Employment Lawyers Association, member
- Michigan Trial Lawyers Association, member
- American Association for Justice, member
Educational Background
- Michigan State College, East Lansing, Michigan, B.A., Major- Philosophy, 1983
Honors
- AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2008, 2014 - 2026