Atty. Brian D Bates

Atty. Brian D Bates

Brian D Bates is a lawyer practicing commercial, estate planning, probate and 4 other areas of law. Brian received a B.A. degree from Oakland University in 2003, and has been licensed for 23 years.

St. Louis St. Louis 23 yrs experience 23 year
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Profile Summary

About Brian D Bates at a glance

Brian D Bates is a formation, probate, personal injury, estate planning, and business attorney based in St. Louis, Missouri. They have 23+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2003. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2003) and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2003). Educated at Thomas M. Cooley Law School (J.D., 2003) and Oakland University (B.A., 2003). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Brian D Bates is a lawyer practicing commercial, estate planning, probate and 4 other areas of law
  • Brian received a B.A. degree from Oakland University in 2003, and has been licensed for 23 years
  • Brian practices in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

Brian D Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Business Formation

Brian D Bates is one of 35,584 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Missouri →

Probate

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Personal Injury

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.

Brian D Bates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Missouri →

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.

Brian D Bates is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Missouri →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Brian D Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Brian D Bates

Where is Brian D Bates's law office located?
Brian D Bates's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Brian D Bates handle?
Brian D Bates focuses on formation, probate, personal injury, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has Brian D Bates practiced law?
Brian D Bates has 23+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2003.
Where did Brian D Bates go to law school?
Brian D Bates earned their education at (J.D., 2003); (B.A., 2003).
How can I contact Brian D Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Thomas M. Cooley Law School
- 2003
B.A.
Oakland University
- 2003

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2003
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2003

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