Atty. Joan Carol Bates

Atty. Joan Carol Bates

Ms. Joan Carol Bates is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, insurance litigation, health and 7 other areas of law.

Austin Austin 40 yrs experience 40 year
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Profile Summary

About Joan Carol Bates at a glance

Joan Carol Bates is a litigation, government, health care, insurance, and adr attorney based in Austin, Texas. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986). Educated at South Texas College of Law (J.D., 1985) and University of Texas (B.F.A., 1979). Serands clients in Austin, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Joan Carol Bates is a lawyer practicing general civil litigation, insurance litigation, health and 7 other areas of law
  • Joan received a B.F.A. degree from University of Texas in 1979, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Joan practices in Austin, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Joan Carol Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Joan Carol Bates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Texas →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Joan Carol Bates is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Texas →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

Joan Carol Bates is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Joan Carol Bates is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Joan Carol Bates is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Joan Carol Bates

Where is Joan Carol Bates's law office located?
Joan Carol Bates's law practice is located in Austin, Texas. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Joan Carol Bates handle?
Joan Carol Bates focuses on litigation, government, health care, insurance, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Joan Carol Bates practiced law?
Joan Carol Bates has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Joan Carol Bates go to law school?
Joan Carol Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1985); (B.F.A., 1979).
How can I contact Joan Carol Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
South Texas College of Law
- 1985
B.F.A.
University of Texas
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986

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