Atty. Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr.

Atty. Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr.

Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr. is a lawyer. Douglas received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Tampa Tampa 32 yrs experience 32 year
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About Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr. at a glance

Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr. is an U.S. Dist. Ct. based in Tampa, Florida. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circu (1994). Educated at Stetson University (J.D., 1993) and Purdue University (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Tampa, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr. is a lawyer
  • Douglas received a B.A. degree from Purdue University in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Douglas practices in Tampa, FL

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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 Tampa 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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Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr.'s law practice is located in Tampa, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
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Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr. has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
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Douglas MacArthur Bates, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
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Education

J.D.
Stetson University
- 1993
B.A.
Purdue University
- 1990

Bar Admissions

Florida U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circu
Admitted: 1994

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