Atty. Mary Ellen Bates

Atty. Mary Ellen Bates

Ms. Mary Ellen Bates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, breach of contract, fraud and 3 other areas of law.

Birmingham Birmingham 28 yrs experience 28 year
Call (659) 599-9414 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Mary Ellen Bates at a glance

Mary Ellen Bates is a Member based in Birmingham, Alabama, practicing at Bates And Bone Llp. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, breach of contract, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1998). Educated at University of Alabama (J.D., 1998) and Auburn University (B.A., 1994). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of State Bar of Georgia Alabama Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Birmingham, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Ms. Mary Ellen Bates is a lawyer practicing personal injury, breach of contract, fraud and 3 other areas of law
  • Mary received a B.A. degree from Auburn University in 1994, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Mary practices at Bates & Bone, LLP in Birmingham, AL

Practice Areas Explained

Mary Ellen Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Mary Ellen Bates is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Alabama →

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.

Mary Ellen Bates is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Alabama →

Employment Law

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

Mary Ellen Bates is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Alabama →

Breach of Contract

Mary Ellen Bates is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in Alabama →

Consumer Protection

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Mary Ellen Bates is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Alabama →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Mary Ellen Bates

Where is Mary Ellen Bates's law office located?
Mary Ellen Bates's law practice is located in Birmingham, Alabama. The firm is Bates And Bone Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Mary Ellen Bates handle?
Mary Ellen Bates focuses on contracts, personal injury, employment, breach of contract, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
How long has Mary Ellen Bates practiced law?
Mary Ellen Bates has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Mary Ellen Bates go to law school?
Mary Ellen Bates earned their education at (J.D., 1998); (B.A., 1994).
How can I contact Mary Ellen Bates for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Mary Ellen Bates received?
Mary Ellen Bates's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

J.D.
University of Alabama
- 1998
B.A.
Auburn University
- 1994

Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

Alabama U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1998

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