Atty. Mary E. Bates

Atty. Mary E. Bates

Mary E. Bates is a lawyer practicing health care, litigation, employment law and 1 other area of law.

Florence Florence 44 Years Experience 44 year
Call (413) 779-2541

Profile Summary

About Mary E. Bates at a glance

Mary E. Bates is a employment, business, litigation, and health care attorney based in Florence, Massachusetts. They have 44+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1982. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1982), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (1982), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1985), and Massachusetts (1991). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1982) and Skidmore College (B.A., 1979). Serves clients in Florence, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mary E. Bates is a lawyer practicing health care, litigation, employment law and 1 other area of law
  • Mary received a B.A. degree from Skidmore College in 1979, and has been licensed for 44 years
  • Mary practices in Florence, MA

Practice Areas Explained

Mary E. Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Mary E. Bates is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Massachusetts →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Mary E. Bates is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Massachusetts →

Civil Litigation

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

Mary E. Bates is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Massachusetts →

Health Care Law

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

Mary E. Bates is one of 59,895 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in Massachusetts →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mary E. Bates

Where is Mary E. Bates's law office located?
Mary E. Bates's law practice is located in Florence, Massachusetts. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary E. Bates handle?
Mary E. Bates focuses on employment, business, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
How long has Mary E. Bates practiced law?
Mary E. Bates has 44+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1982.
Where did Mary E. Bates go to law school?
Mary E. Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact Mary E. Bates for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania
- 1982
B.A.
Skidmore College
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 1982
U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit
Admitted: 1985
Massachusetts
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1992

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