Atty. Meredith Bates

Atty. Meredith Bates

Listed in: Texas Rising Stars® by Thomson Reuters (Real Estate), 2008-2012; Professionals on the Fast Track, H Texas Magazine, 2008. Member: NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association.

Galveston Galveston 24 yrs experience 24 year
Call (409) 302-0046 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Meredith Bates at a glance

Meredith Bates is a Partner based in Galveston, Texas, practicing at Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business and real estate. Admitted to practice in Texas (2002). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 2002) and University of Arkansas (B.S.B.A., 1997). Active member of Houston and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Galveston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Listed in: Texas Rising Stars® by Thomson Reuters (Real Estate), 2008-2012
  • Professionals on the Fast Track, H Texas Magazine, 2008

Member

NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Practice Areas Explained

Meredith Bates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Meredith Bates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Galveston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Meredith Bates

Where is Meredith Bates's law office located?
Meredith Bates's law practice is located in Galveston, Texas. The firm is Greer, Herz & Adams, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Meredith Bates handle?
Meredith Bates focuses on business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Meredith Bates practiced law?
Meredith Bates has 24+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2002.
Where did Meredith Bates go to law school?
Meredith Bates earned their education at (J.D., 2002); (B.S.B.A., 1997).
How can I contact Meredith Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 2002
B.S.B.A.
University of Arkansas
- 1997

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 2002

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