Atty. Deborah Bates Riordan

Atty. Deborah Bates Riordan

Deborah Bates Riordan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, appellate practice, criminal law. Deborah received a B.S. degree from Salem State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Quincy Quincy 36 yrs experience 36 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Bates Riordan at a glance

Deborah Bates Riordan is a Managing Partner based in Quincy, Massachusetts, practicing at Bates & Riordan, LLP. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Federal District Court of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals, (1990) and Massachusetts (1990). Educated at Northeastern University (J.D., 1990) and Salem State College (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Quincy, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah Bates Riordan is a lawyer practicing personal injury, appellate practice, criminal law
  • Deborah received a B.S. degree from Salem State College in 1977, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Deborah practices at Bates & Riordan, LLP in Quincy, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Deborah Bates Riordan's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

Deborah Bates Riordan is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Deborah Bates Riordan

Where is Deborah Bates Riordan's law office located?
Deborah Bates Riordan's law practice is located in Quincy, Massachusetts. The firm is Bates & Riordan, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Bates Riordan handle?
Deborah Bates Riordan focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Deborah Bates Riordan practiced law?
Deborah Bates Riordan has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Deborah Bates Riordan go to law school?
Deborah Bates Riordan earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.S., 1977).
How can I contact Deborah Bates Riordan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Northeastern University
- 1990
B.S.
Salem State College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Federal District Court of Massachusetts U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 1990
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1990

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