Atty. David A. Bates

Atty. David A. Bates

David A. Bates is a lawyer practicing professional liability, business liability defense, personal injury and 16 other areas of law.

Franklin Franklin 25 Years Experience 25 year
Call (615) 728-3634

Profile Summary

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.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • 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

Practice Areas Explained

David A. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

David A. Bates is one of 45,063 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →

Wills

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Child Custody & Visitation

David A. Bates is one of 27,615 child custody attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child custody attorneys in Tennessee →

Contracts

David A. Bates is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Tennessee →

Probate

David A. Bates is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Tennessee →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Tennessee

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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David A. Bates

Where is David A. Bates's law office located?
David A. Bates's law practice is located in Franklin, Tennessee. The firm is Law Firm of David A. Bates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David A. Bates handle?
David A. Bates focuses on divorce, wills, child custody, contracts, probate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Tennessee.
How long has David A. Bates practiced law?
David A. Bates has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
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Education

University of Tennessee College of Law J.D. cum laude
- In Progress
Columbia State Community College A.S. Political Science, summa cum laude University of Tennessee at Martin B.S. Political Science, summa cum laude
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Tennessee
Admitted: 2001

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