Atty. Douglas Macarthur Bates
Douglas Macarthur Bates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial, real estate and 3 other areas of law. Douglas received a degree from University of Miami School of Law, and has been licensed for 53 years.
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Douglas Macarthur Bates is a probate, personal injury, family law, business, and real estate attorney based in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Florida (1973). Educated at University of Miami School of Law law (—) and University of Miami School of Law (—). Serands clients in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Douglas Macarthur Bates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, commercial, real estate and 3 other areas of law
- Douglas received a degree from University of Miami School of Law, and has been licensed for 53 years
- Douglas practices in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea, FL
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Douglas Macarthur Bates is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Florida →
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.
Douglas Macarthur Bates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
Douglas Macarthur Bates is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Florida →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Douglas Macarthur Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Florida →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Douglas Macarthur Bates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lauderdale-By-The-Sea 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 substantive 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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