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Gerald A. Bates is an Attorney based in Fort Worth, Texas, practicing at Gerald A. Bates, P.C.. They have 58+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1968. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Texas (1968) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas (1975). Educated at University of Texas (LL.B., 1968) and Arlington State College (B.A., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Tarrant County Bar Association State Bar of Texas (Treasurer, Family Law Section, 1983-1984) American Academy of Adoption Attorneys American Academy of Attorney Mediators. Serands clients in Fort Worth, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gerald A. Bates is a lawyer practicing business, consumer, creditor-debtor and 3 other areas of law
- Gerald received a B.A. degree from Arlington State College in 1965, and has been licensed for 58 years
- Gerald practices at Gerald A. Bates, P.C. in Fort Worth, TX
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Gerald A. Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Texas →
Gerald A. Bates is one of 42,948 creditor rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse creditor rights attorneys in Texas →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gerald A. Bates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →
Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Gerald A. Bates is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fort Worth are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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