Atty. Amy Catherine Bates
Amy Bates is a native Tennessean and has resided in Clarksville, Tennessee for six years. Amy obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in political science from Sewanee: The University of the South.
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About Amy Catherine Bates at a glance
Amy Catherine Bates is a Member based in Clarksville, Tennessee, practicing at Mathis, Bates & Klinghard PLLC. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, personal injury, family law, and real estate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2009) and Kentucky (2015). Educated at Mississippi College School of Law (J.D., 2009) and University of the South (B.A., 2004). Active member of Montgomery County Bar Association. Serands clients in Clarksville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Amy Bates is a native Tennessean and has resided in Clarksville, Tennessee for six years
- Amy obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in political science from Sewanee: The University of the South
- While at Sewanee Amy was a member of the academic association of the Order of Gownsmen and a star pitcher for the Lady Tiger’s softball team earning all-conference team honors in her sophomore, junior and senior years
- In 2014 Amy was further honored by her alma mater by being named to Sewanee’s Athletic Hall of Fame as the first Softball team member inductee
- While in law school Amy applied that same hard work and dedication to her position as community outreach director for the Mississippi College Women’s Student Bar Association
- Amy organized donations and involvement in Susan G. Komen run for the cure 5K, school blood drives and other community outreach projects
- Amy also clerked at a small general practice law firm while in law school
- In this position Amy discovered she wanted to focus her law practice on client interaction and one on one service
- Amy has been licensed in Tennessee since 2009 and Kentucky since 2015
- Amy’s practice areas are primarily family law, juvenile law, criminal defense and personal injury
- Amy is well versed in military divorce and adoption, including state sponsored adoptions
- Amy is a Member of the Montgomery County Bar Association and the Kentucky Bar Association
- Amy served as a Board Member on the Montgomery County Bar Association from 2014 to 2015
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Amy Catherine Bates's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Amy Catherine Bates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Amy Catherine Bates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Tennessee →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Amy Catherine Bates is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Amy Catherine Bates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Clarksville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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