Atty. David A. Bates
David A. Bates is a lawyer practicing professional liability, business liability defense, personal injury and 16 other areas of law.
Business Liability Defense & More Attorney · Serving Franklin, TN · 25+ Years Experience
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About David A. Bates at a Glance
David A. Bates is a Member based in Franklin, Tennessee, practicing at Law Firm of David A. Bates. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, contracts, and probate. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (2001). Educated at University of Tennessee College of Law J.D. cum laude (—) and Columbia State Community College A.S. Political Science, summa cum laude University of Tennessee at Martin B.S. Political Science, summa cum laude (—). Active member of Montgomery County and Tennessee State Bar Associations. Serves clients in Franklin, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David A. Bates
- David A. Bates is a lawyer practicing professional liability, business liability defense, personal injury and 16 other areas of law
- David A. received a A.S. degree from Columbia State Community College, and has been licensed for 25 years
- David A. practices at Law Firm of David A. Bates in Franklin, TN
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David A. Bates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David A. Bates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Franklin.
Divorce in Franklin
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Wills in Franklin
David A. Bates is one of 34,363 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Tennessee →
Child Custody & Visitation in Franklin
David A. Bates is one of 30,982 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →
Contracts in Franklin
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Probate in Franklin
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Franklin
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Franklin are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Franklin Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Franklin-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 Franklin Choose David A. 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 David A. Bates's practice in the field of divorce, wills, child custody, contracts, and probate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David A. Bates brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, wills, and child custody, David A. Bates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Franklin
A Franklin-based practice means David A. Bates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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