Theodore Christian Yarbrough

Theodore C. Yarbrough Partner Practices Commercial LitigationEnvironmental/Toxic Tort Theodore C. Yarbrough is a Partner in the firm's Environmental/Toxic Tort and Commercial Litigation practice groups. He is also the Co-Chair of the Law Clerk program in San Diego. Theodore has experience in a range of complex litigation matters at both the state and federal level in multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States and Puerto Rico. He has experience representing companies, ranging in size from small to Fortune 500 corporations and individuals. Theodore has represented clients in the toxic tort matters – including asbestos, silica and talcum powder – as well commercial, intellectual property and insurance coverage disputes in litigation that included allegations of negligence, gross negligence, bad faith, unfair competition, breach of fiduciary duty, breach of contract and tortious interference. He has taken hundreds of depositions throughout multiple jurisdictions throughout the United States, including but not limited to Plaintiff, fact witness, expert and corporate representative depositions. He has also served as first chair in a jury trial in a commercial litigation matter in California. Theodore received his J.D. from Texas A&M University School of Law. While in law school, he received clerkships for a regional Texas civil litigation firm and an asbestos personal injury trust. Theodore has also been published numerous times for his writings on current affairs in the United Kingdom. Experience Served as first chair in a jury trial in a commercial litigation matter in California. Argued and won Motions to Dismiss in New Mexico. Recovered complete amount owed, including all interest and attorney’s fees for a corporate client in a commercial litigation case in California. Argued and won Motions for Summary Judgment in Texas and New Mexico. Drafted Motion for Summary Judgment for local counsel that was granted in Louisiana. Obtained pay nothing dismissals for clients in California, Texas, New Mexico and Massachusetts Has taken and defended depositions of fact and expert witnesses in over 25 states. Publications & Presentations Publications The Evolution of Asbestos Litigation & The Division of Science, American Bar Association's Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section Newsletter, Spring 2023 Why Developing and Presenting Alternative Exposure Evidence is Vital to the Defense of Asbestos and Talc Cases, Mealey's Litigation Report, June 2021 Admissions Texas California New Mexico U.S. District Court, Northern and Central Districts of California U.S. District Court, Eastern Northern and Southern Districts of Texas U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico Memberships State Bar of Texas State Bar of California State Bar of New Mexico Community Involvement Hospice volunteer Blood donor Cycle to work Education J.D., Texas A&M University School of Law, 2014 B.A., History, University of Dallas, 2010 Dean’s List Universidad Católica de Ávila, Avila, Spain Honors Best Lawyers in America® Ones to Watch distinction in Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)