Atty. Carl M. Bates
Carl M. Bates is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy.
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Carl M. Bates is a bankruptcy attorney based in Richmond, Virginia. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1987). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1987) and Washington & Lee University (B.S., 1981). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Richmond, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Carl M. Bates is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy
- Carl M. received a B.S. degree from Washington & Lee University in 1981, and has been licensed for 39 years
- Carl M. practices in Richmond, VA
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Richmond are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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