About Shanda
Shanda M. Yates is a partner at Burns & Associates, PLLC, where she represents individuals in complex personal injury and premises liability matters throughout Mississippi. With nearly two decades of legal experience, she is known for her thorough case preparation, strategic advocacy, and dedication to protecting the rights of those injured by negligence. Before focusing on representing injury victims, Shanda developed extensive litigation experience in both state and federal courts, giving her a comprehensive understanding of complex civil litigation. Her client-centered approach emphasizes clear communication, personalized legal guidance, and aggressive representation from the beginning of a case through its resolution.
Shanda's practice focuses on premises liability, slip-and-fall accidents, inadequate security claims, workers' compensation, maritime personal injury, and other negligence cases. A graduate of the University of Southern Mississippi and cum laude graduate of Mississippi College School of Law, she has earned numerous professional distinctions, including Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent®, repeated recognition by Super Lawyers, and inclusion among the Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40 in Mississippi. In addition to her legal practice, she is actively involved in professional and community leadership, earning respect for her legal skill, ethical standards, and unwavering commitment to achieving meaningful results for her clients.
