Atty. James W. Bates
EDUCATION: J.D. Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University, 1989.
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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. Serands clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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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
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James W. Bates handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
James W. Bates is one of 9,343 residential attorneys indexed nationally. Browse residential attorneys in California →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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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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Why local counsel matters in California
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 andnue, 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.
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