Atty. Harold M. Bates

Atty. Harold M. Bates

Harold M. Bates is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law.

Roanoke Roanoke 65 yrs experience 65 year
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Profile Summary

About Harold M. Bates at a glance

Harold M. Bates is a Member based in Roanoke, Virginia, practicing at Harold M. Bates Attorney at Law. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, tax, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1961) and Kentucky (1961). Educated at Washington & Lee University (LL.B., 1961) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1952). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Serands clients in Roanoke, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Harold M. Bates is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate law, mergers and acquisitions and 2 other areas of law
  • Harold M. received a B.A. degree from College of William & Mary in 1952, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • Harold M. practices at Harold M. Bates Attorney at Law in Roanoke, VA

Practice Areas Explained

Harold M. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Trusts

Harold M. Bates is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Virginia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Harold M. Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Harold M. Bates is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Virginia →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Harold M. Bates is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Harold M. Bates

Where is Harold M. Bates's law office located?
Harold M. Bates's law practice is located in Roanoke, Virginia. The firm is Harold M. Bates Attorney at Law. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Harold M. Bates handle?
Harold M. Bates focuses on trusts, business, tax, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Harold M. Bates practiced law?
Harold M. Bates has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did Harold M. Bates go to law school?
Harold M. Bates earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.A., 1952).
How can I contact Harold M. Bates for a consultation?
You can contact Harold M. 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.
What awards or recognition has Harold M. Bates received?
Harold M. Bates's notable recognition includes: BV Distinguished.

Education

LL.B.
Washington & Lee University
- 1961
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1952

Awards

BV Distinguished

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1961
Kentucky
Admitted: 1961

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