Atty. Jonathan Elwood Bates

Atty. Jonathan Elwood Bates

Jonathan Elwood Bates is a lawyer practicing securities, franchising, finance and 2 other areas of law. Jonathan received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years.

Miami Miami 39 yrs experience 39 year
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About Jonathan Elwood Bates at a glance

Jonathan Elwood Bates is a real estate, ip, and securities attorney based in Miami, Florida. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Admitted to practice in California (1987). Educated at McGeorge School of Law (J.D., 1987) and University of Oregon (B.S., 1977). Serands clients in Miami, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jonathan Elwood Bates is a lawyer practicing securities, franchising, finance and 2 other areas of law
  • Jonathan received a B.S. degree from University of Oregon in 1977, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Jonathan practices in Miami, FL

Practice Areas Explained

Jonathan Elwood Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Jonathan Elwood Bates is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Florida →

Securities Law

Jonathan Elwood Bates is one of 64,529 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in Florida →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Florida

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jonathan Elwood Bates

Where is Jonathan Elwood Bates's law office located?
Jonathan Elwood Bates's law practice is located in Miami, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jonathan Elwood Bates handle?
Jonathan Elwood Bates focuses on real estate, ip, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has Jonathan Elwood Bates practiced law?
Jonathan Elwood Bates has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Jonathan Elwood Bates go to law school?
Jonathan Elwood Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1987); (B.S., 1977).
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Education

J.D.
McGeorge School of Law
- 1987
B.S.
University of Oregon
- 1977

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1987

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