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Kimberly A. Yates, Employment Attorney in St Louis, Missouri

St Louis, MO

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Kimberly A. Yates is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment.

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St. Louis, MISSOURI
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attorney
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Employment
  • Handles Employment matters from St. Louis, MISSOURI.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Kimberly A. Yates: Kimberly A. Yates is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment.

Areas of practice

Kimberly's practice areas in St Louis

Kimberly concentrates on employment. Each area below outlines the kind of case Kimberly handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in St Louis, Missouri

Kimberly takes employment matters in St Louis, Missouri. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Kimberly agrees to represent you.

Biography

Kimberly A. Yates, employment attorney serving St Louis

Kimberly A. Yates is an attorney based in St. Louis, MISSOURI. The practice focuses on Employment. Kimberly works from St Louis, Missouri and takes on employment matters across the region.

Kimberly A. Yates focuses her practice on labor and employment litigation, particularly in the areas of:

  • Wage and hour collective and class action matters
  • Restrictive covenant contracts and non-competes cases
  • Discrimination and retaliation lawsuits

    Originally from mid-Missouri, she currently resides in southern Illinois and predominately practices in Missouri and Illinois federal and state courts and represents clients across a multitude of industries, ranging from national restaurant chains and retailers to insurance brokerages and universities. She has specific experience with claims arising under:

    • The Fair Labor Standards Act and Missouri Wage Laws
    • Title VII
    • The Americans with Disabilities Act
    • The Family and Medical Leave Act
    • The Missouri Human Rights Act
    • Missouri and Illinois state laws governing the employment relationship

      She also drafted substantial portions of Missouri's revised Dram Shop law, which was subjected to heavy judicial scrutiny and survived a constitutional challenge.

      Additionally, Kim provides client counseling concerning risk management and compliance with state and federal employment laws. A frequent speaker and lecturer on labor and employment matters, she also trains executives and management on:

      • Wage and hour compliance
      • Personnel policies and practices
      • Employee discipline and discharge
      • Workplace safety

        Kim is a member of the core team of the firm's Associates Committee and a member of the Talent Advisory Council.

        In law school, Kim was lead articles editor for the Journal of Dispute Resolution. Prior to beginning a career in law, she worked for a global distribution company as a national account manager in its health and beauty care division and as a human resources executive.

How Kimberly handles employment matters

Kimberly A. Yates focuses her practice on labor and employment litigation, particularly in the areas of: Wage and hour collective and class action matters Restrictive covenant contracts and non-competes cases Discrimination and retaliation lawsuits Originally from mid-Missouri, she currently resides in southern Illinois and predominately practices in Missouri and Illinois federal and state courts…

The kind of cases Kimberly takes

Kimberly reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment matters in St Louis and the surrounding Missouri area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Kimberly studied and practices

  • University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia)

    J.D. · 2000

Jurisdictions

Kimberly's state bar admissions

  • Illinois, Illinois S

    ACTIVE

  • Missouri, The Missou

    ACTIVE

Kimberly studied at J.D. in University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia).

Law school and academic background

Kimberly completed J.D. in University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia). Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Kimberly runs in Missouri is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Kimberly's legal honors and published work

Kimberly has received 7 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named, Rising Star - Missouri and Kansas, Super Lawyers, 2010

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named, Up and Coming Lawyers - Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2009

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Named, America's Leading Lawyers for Business - Chambers USA, 2013

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Named, Rising Star - Missouri and Kansas, Super Lawyers, 2010 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Named, Up and Coming Lawyers - Missouri Lawyers Weekly, 2009 (2026).

Locations

Kimberly A. Yates's office in St. Louis

Kimberly's primary office is at 600 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, Missouri, 63101. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

600 Washington Avenue

St. Louis, Missouri 63101

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Hiring guide

How to hire Kimberly A. Yates — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Kimberly usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Kimberly charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kimberly's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Kimberly will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in St Louis, Missouri

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Kimberly

Kimberly discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Kimberly confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Kimberly's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Kimberly A. Yates

  • How much does it cost to hire Kimberly for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Kimberly walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Kimberly offer a free consultation?

    Kimberly charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Kimberly's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Kimberly's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Missouri typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Kimberly gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Kimberly take my case if I'm outside St Louis?

    Kimberly is licensed in Missouri. Matters governed by Missouri law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Kimberly will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Kimberly?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Kimberly will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Kimberly accepting new employment clients right now?

    Kimberly's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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