Atty. John Douglas Bates

Atty. John Douglas Bates

Mr. John Douglas Bates is a lawyer practicing business tax, corporate tax, international tax.

Washington Washington 19 yrs experience 19 year
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Profile Summary

About John Douglas Bates at a glance

John Douglas Bates is a Partner based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Baker And Hostetler Llp. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on business, tax, and international tax. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2007) and District of Columbia (2009). Educated at University of Virginia School of Law JD (—) and University of Virginia B.A. Mathematics and Economics University of Virginia B.A. with High Distinction University of Virginia B.A. 2004 Echols Scholar University of Virginia B.A. University (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. John Douglas Bates is a lawyer practicing business tax, corporate tax, international tax
  • John received a B.A. degree from University of Virginia, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • John practices at Baker & Hostetler LLP in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

John Douglas Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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International Tax

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is John Douglas Bates's law office located?
John Douglas Bates's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Baker And Hostetler Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Douglas Bates handle?
John Douglas Bates focuses on business, tax, international tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has John Douglas Bates practiced law?
John Douglas Bates has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did John Douglas Bates go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John Douglas Bates received?
John Douglas Bates's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

University of Virginia School of Law JD
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University of Virginia B.A. Mathematics and Economics University of Virginia B.A. with High Distinction University of Virginia B.A. 2004 Echols Scholar University of Virginia B.A. University
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2007
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2009

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