Atty. Douglas A. Bates
Doug focuses his practice on commercial litigation and creditors' rights, both inside and outside bankruptcy. He has a broad range of experience in litigation relating to distressed business situations and has counseled clients in various industries, including banking, radio broadcasting, homebuilder and developer, airline, marina, manufacturing, and precious metals.
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Douglas A. Bates is a Partner based in Pensacola, Florida, practforg at Phelps Dunbar LLP. They haand 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Admitted to practice in Florida (2004). Educated at University of Florida Frederic G. Levin College of Law (J.D., 2004) and Birmingham Southern College (B.S. Business, 2000). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Pensacola, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Doug focuses his practice on commercial litigation and creditors' rights, both inside and outside bankruptcy
- He has a broad range of experience in litigation relating to distressed business situations and has counseled clients in various industries, including banking, radio broadcasting, homebuilder and developer, airline, marina, manufacturing, and precious metals
- Doug's commercial litigation experience includes numerous bankruptcy litigation matters as well, including prosecution and defense of “clawback” litigation arising out of fraud situations
- Doug was selected to participate as a fellow in the inaugural class of the Florida Bar Leadership Academy
- Doug serves on the Executive Council of the Business Law Section of The Florida Bar and is the past chairman of the Bankruptcy/UCC Committee, the Judicial Liaison Committee, and the Membership/Student Relations Committee
- Through his involvement in the Business Law Section, Doug has led efforts to study and amend Florida's version of the Uniform Commercial Code, including Article 9
- He mentors law students, is active with the Pro Bono Committee of The Florida Bar Business Law Section, and a frequent presenter for the CARE program
- Doug was born and raised in Pensacola and attended Pensacola Catholic High School, as well as Pensacola Junior College
- While in school at Pensacola Junior College, he played on the baseball team and was a two-time Distinguished Academic All-American
- While in college at Birmingham Southern, Doug also played baseball and participated in two NAIA College World Series tournaments
- In addition, he was selected as an Academic All-American at Birmingham Southern
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Pensacola are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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