Atty. Douglas Bates

Atty. Douglas Bates

Douglas Bates is a lawyer practicing aviation, business litigation, financial services litigation and 12 other areas of law. Douglas has been licensed for 34 years.

Jeffersonville Jeffersonville 34 yrs experience 34 year
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About Douglas Bates at a glance

Douglas Bates is a Member based in Jeffersonville, Indiana, practicing at Stites & Harbison, PLLC. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, product liability, litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Indiana (1992). Educated at Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis (J.D., 1992). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of DRI, Memberships American Bar Association Indiana Bar Association Clark County Bar Association Defense Research Institute. Serands clients in Jeffersonville, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Douglas Bates is a lawyer practicing aviation, business litigation, financial services litigation and 12 other areas of law
  • Douglas has been licensed for 34 years
  • Douglas practices at Stites & Harbison, PLLC in Jeffersonville, IN

Practice Areas Explained

Douglas Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Product Liability

Douglas Bates is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Indiana →

Civil Litigation

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Douglas Bates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Indiana →

Insurance Law

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Douglas Bates is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Indiana →

Appellate Practice

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Douglas Bates is one of 86,319 appellate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse appellate attorneys in Indiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Indiana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Douglas Bates

Where is Douglas Bates's law office located?
Douglas Bates's law practice is located in Jeffersonville, Indiana. The firm is Stites & Harbison, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Douglas Bates handle?
Douglas Bates focuses on business, product liability, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Indiana.
How long has Douglas Bates practiced law?
Douglas Bates has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Douglas Bates go to law school?
Douglas Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1992).
How can I contact Douglas Bates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Douglas Bates received?
Douglas Bates's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

J.D.
Indiana University School of Law - Indianapolis
- 1992

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 1992

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