Atty. Julie E. Bates
Phi Delta Phi. Member, Order of the Barristers.
Adoption Law & More Attorney · Serving Oklahoma City, OK · 43+ Years Experience
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About Julie E. Bates at a Glance
Julie E. Bates is a Member based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, practicing at Postic & Bates, P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on probate, poa, adoption, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Oklahoma (1983), U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts o (1983), and U.S. Supreme Court (1986). Educated at University of Oklahoma (J.D., 1983) and Texas Christian University (B.A., 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Oklahoma County. Serves clients in Oklahoma City, OK and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Julie E. Bates
- Phi Delta Phi
- Member, Order of the Barristers
- Member, National Trial Advocacy Team, 1982 and 1983
Recipient
- American Jurisprudence Award in: Professional Responsibility and Municipal Law
- Special Recognition Award, 1997
- President's Award, 1999
- John Shipp Award for Professionalism, 2004
Co-Author
- "Traffic Accident Reconstruction," Defense Counsel Journal, November, 1988
- "Accident Reconstruction," The Briefcase, December 1988
- "Driver's Viewpoint Important to Design," The Briefcase, January, 1989
- "Civil Appeals to the Tenth Circuit: A General Overview of the Local Court Rules as Amended," The Briefcase, April and May, 1989
- "Accident Reconstruction in Personal Injury Lawsuits," Accident Reconstruction Journal, Nov.-Dec., 1989
- "Personal Injury Defense Litigation Treatise," Matthew Bender, 1990
- Adjunct Professor, Civil Pretrial Litigation and Adoption Law, University of Oklahoma College of Law, 2002—
Practice Areas Explained
Julie E. Bates's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Julie E. Bates handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Oklahoma City.
Probate in Oklahoma City
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Power of Attorney in Oklahoma City
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Adoption in Oklahoma City
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Elder Law in Oklahoma City
Elder law attorneys for Medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, conservatorship, and elder abuse.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Oklahoma City
Practicing law in Oklahoma. Legal matters in Oklahoma are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oklahoma City are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Oklahoma state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Oklahoma City Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Oklahoma City-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 Oklahoma City Choose Julie E. 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 Julie E. Bates's practice in the field of probate, poa, adoption, and elder law.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Julie E. Bates brings 43+ 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 Oklahoma, U.S. Court of Appeals, Tenth Circuit, U.S. District Court, Northern, Eastern and Western Districts o, and U.S. Supreme Court, Julie E. Bates can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering probate, poa, and adoption, Julie E. Bates can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Oklahoma City
A Oklahoma City-based practice means Julie E. Bates attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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