Atty. Justin James Bates

Atty. Justin James Bates

Justin James Bates is a lawyer practicing banking, business, general trial practice and 8 other areas of law. Justin received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years.

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Profile Summary

About Justin James Bates at a glance

Justin James Bates is a Member based in Wausau, Wisconsin, practicing at Bates Legal Group, LLC. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on divorce, contracts, personal injury, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2007) and Michigan (2015). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2007) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 2004). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serands clients in Wausau, WI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Justin James Bates is a lawyer practicing banking, business, general trial practice and 8 other areas of law
  • Justin received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2004, and has been licensed for 19 years
  • Justin practices at Bates Legal Group, LLC in Wausau, WI

Practice Areas Explained

Justin James Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

Justin James Bates is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Wisconsin →

Contracts

Justin James Bates is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Wisconsin →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Justin James Bates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Wisconsin →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Justin James Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Wisconsin →

Civil Litigation

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

Justin James Bates is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Wisconsin →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Wisconsin

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Justin James Bates

Where is Justin James Bates's law office located?
Justin James Bates's law practice is located in Wausau, Wisconsin. The firm is Bates Legal Group, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Justin James Bates handle?
Justin James Bates focuses on divorce, contracts, personal injury, business, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Wisconsin.
How long has Justin James Bates practiced law?
Justin James Bates has 19+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2007.
Where did Justin James Bates go to law school?
Justin James Bates earned their education at (J.D., 2007); (B.A., 2004).
How can I contact Justin James Bates for a consultation?
You can contact Justin James Bates directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Justin James Bates received?
Justin James Bates's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 2007
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2004

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 2007
Michigan
Admitted: 2015

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