(የማነ )Yemane (Pronounced: YEH-mah-neh) Clarke, Esq., Member at Clarke Law Office, LLC
At our firm, we are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients. We are proud to introduce Yemane Clarke, one of our leading attorneys.
Legal Journey
Yemane Clarke began his legal career in Houston, Texas, where he successfully operated a private practice. During this time, he gained extensive experience managing all aspects of a law firm, including financial oversight, client relations, and strategic case planning. He provided legal representation across a broad range of practice areas, including:
Real Estate
Estate Planning and Probate
Business Law
Family Law
Criminal Defense
Immigration
Personal Injury
Early in his career, Mr. Clarke gained valuable legal and business experience under the guidance of William Ashbourne, J.D., at Kaseam Artist Management Co., where he worked from 1997 to 2000. During this time, he assisted with drafting and negotiating music and entertainment contracts, copyright and trademark registration, and the formation of entertainment, music publishing, record, and management companies. This early experience provided him with a strong foundation in contracts, intellectual property, and business law. He later had the opportunity to be mentored by the Honorable Craig Washington, a former Congressman, Professor, and Texas State Senator, whose guidance instilled in him a deep appreciation for the art of litigation and the importance of thoughtful advocacy, principles that continue to influence his approach to every case.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Clarke has personally handled more than 1,000 cases, achieving favorable results through both trial verdicts and negotiated settlements.
Trial Advocacy and Professional Development
From early in his career, Mr. Clarke developed a strong foundation in litigation and courtroom advocacy. He is a graduate of the Texas Criminal Trial College, where he received intensive training in trial strategy, evidence presentation, and persuasive advocacy. This training continues to inform his disciplined and results-driven approach to litigation.
Career in Georgia
In 2008, Yemane Clarke relocated to Georgia and joined a small litigation firm, where he expanded his practice and further refined his skills. He handled a diverse docket that included domestic relations, personal injury, wrongful death, criminal defense, and immigration matters.
Mr. Clarke currently practices in DeKalb, Fulton, Rockdale, Clayton, Gwinnett, and surrounding counties. He is of Jamaican descent and was raised in Mount Vernon, New York. His breadth of experience, strong work ethic, and unwavering commitment to client advocacy make him a valuable asset to the firm.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation with Yemane Clarke and experience the difference that personalized, attentive legal representation can make.
Education
- Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law: Juris Doctorate, cum laude, 2003
- Georgia State University, J. Mack Robinson College of Business: Bachelor of Business Administration, 1999
Training & Membership
- Texas Criminal Defense Trial College: Graduate, 2006
- Certified Mediator (Texas): 2002
- Legal Externship, Child Support Office, Attorney General: 2002
- Kaseam Artist Management Co.: Assisted in drafting and negotiating music business contracts
- Gate City Lodge No. 42: Past Master
Bar Admission & Activities
- State Bar of Georgia: Member, 2009
- State Bar of Texas: Member, 2003
- Employment
- Clarke Law Office, LLC: Member, 2011-present (Stone Mountain, GA)
- Edwards Law Firm, P.C: Of Counsel, 2012 (Clarkston, GA)
- Edmondson & Associates: Senior Associate, 2009-2010 (Stone Mountain, GA)
- AmeriTrust Title Company: Fee Attorney, 2005-2006 (Houston, TX)
- Clarke Law Firm: Solo Practitioner, 2003-2009 (Houston, TX)
- Child Support Office Attorney General: Legal Externship, 2002 (Houston, TX)