Atty. Lawrence F. Bates
Lawrence F. Bates is a lawyer practicing banking, bankruptcy.
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Lawrence F. Bates is a business and bankruptcy attorney based in Arlington, Virginia. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1981) and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at Emory Law School (J.D., 1980) and Denison University (B.A., 1976). Serands clients in Arlington, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Lawrence F. Bates is a lawyer practicing banking, bankruptcy
- Lawrence F. received a B.A. degree from Denison University in 1976, and has been licensed for 45 years
- Lawrence F. practices in Arlington, VA
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Lawrence F. Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Virginia →
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Lawrence F. Bates is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Virginia →
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Why local counsel matters in Virginia
Practicing law in Virginia. Legal matters in Virginia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Virginia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Virginia 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 Virginia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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