Atty. Beverly B. Bates
First Lieutenant & Captain, Army JAG Corps, 1962-1966; Army Commendation Medal, 1966, Assistant U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Georgia, 1966-1974; Special Master, State of Georgia, 1987-1995; Younger Federal Lawyer Award, Atlanta Chapter, Federal Bar Association, 1972.
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About Beverly B. Bates at a Glance
Beverly B. Bates is an Attorney based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Bates & Baum. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, ssd, and appellate. Admitted to practice in State Bar of Georgia (1961), U.S. Court of Military Appeals (1963), U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia (1965), and Supreme Court of the U.S (1965). Educated at Mercer University School of Law (LLB, 1961) and Mercer University (AB Blue, 1959). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of State Bar of Georgia, 1961 American Bar Association, 1962 U, and S. Serves clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Beverly B. Bates
- First Lieutenant & Captain, Army JAG Corps, 1962-1966
- Army Commendation Medal, 1966, Assistant U.S
- Attorney, Northern District of Georgia, 1966-1974
- Special Master, State of Georgia, 1987-1995
- Younger Federal Lawyer Award, Atlanta Chapter, Federal Bar Association, 1972
- President, Walter F. George School of Law Alumni Association, Mercer University, Macon, Georgia, 1976-1977
Practice Areas Explained
Beverly B. Bates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Beverly B. Bates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Atlanta.
Workplace Discrimination in Atlanta
Beverly B. Bates is one of 7,049 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Georgia →
Sexual Harassment in Atlanta
Beverly B. Bates is one of 5,970 sexual harassment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse sexual harassment attorneys in Georgia →
Employment Law in Atlanta
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Beverly B. Bates is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Georgia →
Social Security Disability in Atlanta
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Beverly B. Bates is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Georgia →
Appellate Practice in Atlanta
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
Beverly B. Bates is one of 85,572 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Atlanta
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Atlanta Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Atlanta-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Atlanta Choose Beverly B. Bates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Beverly B. Bates's practice in the field of discrimination, sexual harassment, employment, ssd, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Beverly B. Bates brings 65+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in State Bar of Georgia, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, and U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, Beverly B. Bates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering discrimination, sexual harassment, and employment, Beverly B. Bates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Atlanta
A Atlanta-based practice means Beverly B. Bates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Beverly B. Bates Handles in Atlanta
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Beverly B. Bates has experience with under Georgia law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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