Atty. James W. Bates
EDUCATION: J.D. Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, 1989.
Bank Collections & More Attorney · Serving Pasadena, CA · 37+ Years Experience
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About James W. Bates at a Glance
James W. Bates is a Senior Partner based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Law Offices Of James W Bates A Professional Corporation. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial re. Admitted to practice in California (1989), District of Columbia (Inactive) (1991), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, East (1993). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1989) and University of Southern California (B.S. Business, 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James W. Bates
EDUCATION
- J.D
- Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, 1989
- Chief Articles Editor, Loyola International and Comparative Law Journal, 1988-1989
- Staff Member, Loyola International and Comparative Law Journal, 1987-1988
- B.S
- Business Administration (Finance/Securities), University Of Southern California, 1986
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
- California, 1989
- District of Columbia, 1991 (Inactive)
- United States Supreme Court, 1998
- United States Court of Appeals for Ninth Circuit, 1989
- United States District Court, Central (1989), Southern (1993), Eastern (2002) and Northern Districts of California
MEMBER
- State Bar Of California
- District Of Columbia Bar (Inactive)
- Christian Legal Society
- The Federalist Society
PUBLICATIONS
Reducing The United States Trade Imbalance With Japan: Equal Access For United States Securities Dealers, 11 Loy.L.A.Int'l & Comp.L.J. (1989)
COMMUNITY
- Advanced Pilot, Ventura Sail & Power Squadron, 2012- present
- CEO, Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber Of Commerce, 2006-2009
- Youth Basketball Coach, Foothill Hoops, 2003-2006
- Youth Basketball Coach, Crescenta-Canada YMCA, 1999-2003
- President, Glendale Community College Alumni Association, 1990
OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
- Eagle Scout, 1982
- Frank Roberts Public Service Award, Montrose Verdugo-City Chamber Of Commerce, 2008
- Scoutmaster Award Of Merit, Boy Scouts Of America, 2009
EXPERIENCE
- Law Offices Of James W. Bates, Montrose, California
- Trial Attorney, 1999- present
- O'Rourke, Allan & Fong, LLP, Glendale, California Trial Attorney, 1998-99
- Nemecek & Cole, Sherman Oaks, California
- Litigation Associate, 1993-1997
- O'Rourke, Stafford & Allan, Glendale, California
- Trial Attorney, 1988-1993
- California Attorney General's Office, Los Angeles California
- Intern, 1985
Practice Areas Explained
James W. Bates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Bates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pasadena.
Residential Real Estate in Pasadena
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Business & Corporate Law in Pasadena
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real Estate Law in Pasadena
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Bankruptcy & Debt in Pasadena
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Commercial Real Estate in Pasadena
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pasadena
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pasadena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pasadena Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pasadena-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pasadena Choose James W. Bates
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish James W. Bates's practice in the field of residential, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and commercial re.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James W. Bates brings 37+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, District of Columbia (Inactive), and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Central, Southern, East, James W. Bates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, business, and real estate, James W. Bates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pasadena
A Pasadena-based practice means James W. Bates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues James W. Bates Handles in Pasadena
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