Atty. James Victor Bates
James Victor Bates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years.
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James Victor Bates is a Member based in Bristol, Virginia, practicing at Bates & Wade PLC. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on car accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death, personal injury, and ssd. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1974) and Virginia (1984). Educated at University of Tennessee at Knoxville (J.D., 1973) and East Tennessee State University (B.S., 1971). Recognitions include BV Distinguished. Active member of Bristol Bar Association Virginia State Bar Virginia Trial Lawyers Association Tennessee Trial Lawyers Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Serands clients in Bristol, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Victor Bates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, automobile accidents and injuries, wrongful death and 4 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from East Tennessee State University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
- James practices at Bates & Wade PLC in Bristol, VA
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James Victor Bates's Areas of Practice
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Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
James Victor Bates is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
James Victor Bates is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Virginia →
James Victor Bates is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
James Victor Bates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
James Victor Bates is one of 26,532 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd 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 Bristol 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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