Mr. Yoars is a trial attorney concentrating his practice in medical malpractice and personal injury.  He earned his bachelor's degree in political science from Allegheny College, where he played varsity football as part of the team that captured the 1990 NCAA National Championship.  Mr. Yoars received his Juris Doctor degree from Pace University School of Law and is licensed to practice in New York, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania.

Prior to joining the Knox firm in 2007, Mr. Yoars practiced in New York State where he was responsible for all aspects of litigation and case management of numerous complex matters entailing corporate litigation, employment discrimination, premises liability, Section 1983, civil rights, personal injury, toxic tort, products liability, premise security, as well as professional malpractice and insurance defense.