Atty. James C Bates
James C Bates is a lawyer practicing mineral law, civil law, civil rights and 2 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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James C Bates is a Member based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, practicing at B B & W, LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on litigation, civil rights, elder law, and government. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana (1980). Educated at Louisiana State University (J.D., 1980) and Louisiana State University (B.S., 1977). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Baton Rouge, Louisiana State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James C Bates is a lawyer practicing mineral law, civil law, civil rights and 2 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University in 1977, and has been licensed for 46 years
- James practices at B B & W, LLP in Baton Rouge, LA and 1 other location
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
James C Bates is one of 47,923 elder law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse elder law attorneys in Louisiana →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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