Atty. Kenneth Michael Scates

Atty. Kenneth Michael Scates

Mr. Kenneth Michael Scates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, environmental, business litigation and 5 other areas of law.

Dallas Dallas 36 yrs experience 36 year
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About Kenneth Michael Scates at a glance

Kenneth Michael Scates is a Member based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Law Office of Michael Scates & Associates. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, environmental, health care, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Texas Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court (1990). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1990) and Southern Methodist University (B.B.A., 1973). Active member of Dallas County and American Bar Associations State Bar of Texas. Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Kenneth Michael Scates is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, environmental, business litigation and 5 other areas of law
  • Kenneth received a B.B.A. degree from Southern Methodist University in 1973, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Kenneth practices at Law Office of Michael Scates & Associates in Dallas, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth Michael Scates's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kenneth Michael Scates 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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Civil Litigation

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

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Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Kenneth Michael Scates is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Texas →

Health Care Law

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

Kenneth Michael Scates is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Texas →

Insurance Law

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Kenneth Michael Scates is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg 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 Dallas 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 Kenneth Michael Scates

Where is Kenneth Michael Scates's law office located?
Kenneth Michael Scates's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Law Office of Michael Scates & Associates. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth Michael Scates handle?
Kenneth Michael Scates focuses on business, litigation, environmental, health care, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Kenneth Michael Scates practiced law?
Kenneth Michael Scates has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Kenneth Michael Scates go to law school?
Kenneth Michael Scates earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (B.B.A., 1973).
How can I contact Kenneth Michael Scates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1990
B.B.A.
Southern Methodist University
- 1973

Bar Admissions

Texas Texas Northern District Court Texas Eastern District Court
Admitted: 1990

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