Atty. Elizabeth A. Bates

Atty. Elizabeth A. Bates

Elizabeth A. Bates is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, creditors rights, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law.

Wheaton Wheaton 46 yrs experience 46 year
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Profile Summary

About Elizabeth A. Bates at a glance

Elizabeth A. Bates is a Member based in Wheaton, Illinois, practicing at Springer Brown Covey Gaertner & Davis, LLC. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on discrimination, employment, bankruptcy, creditor rights, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1980), Texas (1980), and Pennsylvania (1980). Educated at Villanova University Law School (J.D., 1980) and Gettysburg College (B.A., 1977). Serands clients in Wheaton, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Elizabeth A. Bates is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, creditors rights, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law
  • Elizabeth received a B.A. degree from Gettysburg College in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
  • Elizabeth practices at Springer Brown Covey Gaertner & Davis, LLC in Wheaton, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Elizabeth A. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Workplace Discrimination

Elizabeth A. Bates is one of 7,100 discrimination attorneys indexed nationally. Browse discrimination attorneys in Illinois →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Elizabeth A. Bates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

Elizabeth A. Bates is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Illinois →

Creditor Rights & Collections

Elizabeth A. Bates is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

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

Elizabeth A. Bates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Elizabeth A. Bates

Where is Elizabeth A. Bates's law office located?
Elizabeth A. Bates's law practice is located in Wheaton, Illinois. The firm is Springer Brown Covey Gaertner & Davis, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Elizabeth A. Bates handle?
Elizabeth A. Bates focuses on discrimination, employment, bankruptcy, creditor rights, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Elizabeth A. Bates practiced law?
Elizabeth A. Bates has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Elizabeth A. Bates go to law school?
Elizabeth A. Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Elizabeth A. Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Villanova University Law School
- 1980
B.A.
Gettysburg College
- 1977

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1980
Texas
Admitted: 1980
Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1980

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