Atty. Brenda Bates

Atty. Brenda Bates

Brenda Bates is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, estate planning, probate & estate planning and 3 other areas of law. Brenda has been licensed for 9 years.

Troy Troy 9 yrs experience 9 year
Call (248) 850-2735 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Brenda Bates at a glance

Brenda Bates is a probate, estate planning, elder law, health care, and military attorney based in Troy, Michigan. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2017). Educated at University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (JD, 2015). Serands clients in Troy, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brenda Bates is a lawyer practicing alternative dispute resolution, estate planning, probate & estate planning and 3 other areas of law
  • Brenda has been licensed for 9 years
  • Brenda practices in Troy, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Brenda Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Brenda Bates is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Michigan →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Brenda Bates is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Michigan →

Military Law

Military attorneys for court-martial, discharge upgrades, veterans benefits, and military family matters.

Brenda Bates is one of 8,613 military attorneys indexed nationally. Browse military attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Troy are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brenda Bates

Where is Brenda Bates's law office located?
Brenda Bates's law practice is located in Troy, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brenda Bates handle?
Brenda Bates focuses on probate, estate planning, elder law, health care, military. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Brenda Bates practiced law?
Brenda Bates has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Brenda Bates go to law school?
Brenda Bates earned their education at (JD, 2015).
How can I contact Brenda Bates for a consultation?
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Education

JD
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
- 2015

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2017

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