Atty. Donna M. Bates

Atty. Donna M. Bates

Donna M. Bates is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, international law and 3 other areas of law.

Princeton Princeton 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Donna M. Bates at a glance

Donna M. Bates is an Of Counsel based in Princeton, New Jersey, practicing at Blank Rome LLP. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2004), New York (2005), and Colorado U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York U.S. District Court - Eastern District (2005). Educated at Fordham University School of Law J.D. (—) and U.S. Air Force Academy B.S. (—). Serands clients in Princeton, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Donna M. Bates is a lawyer practicing real estate, estate planning, international law and 3 other areas of law
  • Donna received a B.S. degree from U.S
  • Air Force Academy, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Donna practices at Blank Rome LLP in Princeton, NJ

Practice Areas Explained

Donna M. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Donna M. Bates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in New Jersey →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Consumer Protection

Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Jersey

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Donna M. Bates

Where is Donna M. Bates's law office located?
Donna M. Bates's law practice is located in Princeton, New Jersey. The firm is Blank Rome LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Donna M. Bates handle?
Donna M. Bates focuses on estate planning, business, real estate, litigation, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Jersey.
How long has Donna M. Bates practiced law?
Donna M. Bates has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Donna M. Bates go to law school?
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How can I contact Donna M. Bates for a consultation?
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Education

Fordham University School of Law J.D.
- In Progress
U.S. Air Force Academy B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2004
New York
Admitted: 2005
Colorado U.S. District Court - Southern District of New York U.S. District Court - Eastern District
Admitted: 2005

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