Atty. Gloria C. Bates

Atty. Gloria C. Bates

Published Works: Coal Gasification: A Source of Energy, 34 Okla. L.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma City 44 yrs experience 44 year
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About Gloria C. Bates at a glance

Gloria C. Bates is an Attorney based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Postic & Bates, P.C.. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Their practice focuses on estate planning, poa, adoption, elder law, and adr. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1982), U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit (1983), and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. Supreme Court (1985). Educated at University of Oklahoma College of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Oklahoma (B.S. University, 1969). Serands clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Published Works

  • Coal Gasification: A Source of Energy, 34 Okla
  • L. Rev., 128, 1981 The Honorable Vicki Miles-LaGrange, The Federal Lawyer Vol. 44 No. 4, May, 1997 Classes/Seminars Taught: Adjunct Professor, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Negotiation, Mediation), University of Oklahoma College of Law Moderator and Lecturer for Continuing Legal Education, Oklahoma Bar Association Professional Associations and Memberships: Oklahoma Department of Labor Administrative Law Judge, Part Time City of Oklahoma City Municipal Judge, Part Time Oklahoma Employment Security Commission Part Time Hearing Officer, Appeal Tribunal Oklahoma County District Court Special Judge, (family law docket) Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Rules of Professional Conduct Committee Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Disaster Relief Committee Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Mentoring Committee Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Law Day Oklahoma Bar Association Member, Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee Oklahoma County Bar Association Member, Delegate to Oklahoma Bar Association Convention Oklahoma County Bar Association Board of Directors Oklahoma County Bar Association Bench and Bar Committee Oklahoma County Bar Association Law Related Education Committee Oklahoma County Bar Association Alternative Dispute Resolution Federal Bar Association (Oklahoma City Chapter), 1995 - 1996 President Federal Bar Association (Oklahoma City Chapter), 1994 - 1995 President-Elect Federal Bar Association (Oklahoma City Chapter), 1993 - 1994 Vice President Federal Bar Association (Oklahoma City Chapter), 1992 - 1993 Treasurer Federal Bar Association (Oklahoma City Chapter), 1998 - 1999 Executive Committee Federal Bar Association (Oklahoma City Chapter), 1996 - 1997 National Delegate Ruth Bader Ginsburg American Inn of Court Founder Ruth Bader Ginsburg American Inn of Court, 1995 - 1997 President Fraternities/Sororities: Phi Delta Phi

Practice Areas Explained

Gloria C. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Power of Attorney

Gloria C. Bates is one of 33,188 poa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse poa attorneys in Oklahoma →

Adoption

Gloria C. Bates is one of 15,997 adoption attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adoption attorneys in Oklahoma →

Elder Law

Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.

Gloria C. Bates is one of 53,430 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Oklahoma →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Gloria C. Bates is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Oklahoma →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oklahoma

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gloria C. Bates

Where is Gloria C. Bates's law office located?
Gloria C. Bates's law practice is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The firm is Postic & Bates, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gloria C. Bates handle?
Gloria C. Bates focuses on estate planning, poa, adoption, elder law, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oklahoma.
How long has Gloria C. Bates practiced law?
Gloria C. Bates has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Gloria C. Bates go to law school?
Gloria C. Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.S. University, 1969).
How can I contact Gloria C. Bates for a consultation?
You can contact Gloria C. Bates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Law
- 1982
B.S. University
University of Oklahoma
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Oklahoma
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Western District of Oklahoma
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals Tenth Circuit
Admitted: 1983
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1985

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