Atty. Daniel Lay Bates
Mr. Daniel Lay Bates is a lawyer practicing commercial law, intellectual property, trial practice and 4 other areas of law.
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Daniel Lay Bates is a Shareholder based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Decker Jones P.C.. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on formation, personal injury, business, ip, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1979), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas (1985), and U.S. District Court, Western District of Texas (1985). Educated at Texas Tech University (J.D., 1978) and Southern Methodist University (B.F.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Daniel Lay Bates is a lawyer practicing commercial law, intellectual property, trial practice and 4 other areas of law
- Daniel received a B.F.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1975, and has been licensed for 48 years
- Daniel practices at Decker Jones P.C. in Fort Worth, TX
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Daniel Lay Bates is one of 32,102 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Texas →
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.
Daniel Lay Bates is one of 238,048 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Texas →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Daniel Lay Bates is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Daniel Lay Bates is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Daniel Lay Bates is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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