Atty. Matthew Charles Bates

Atty. Matthew Charles Bates

Matthew Charles Bates is a lawyer practicing construction law, hospitality law, real estate law and 13 other areas of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years.

Call (313) 261-5940 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Matthew Charles Bates at a glance

Matthew Charles Bates is a contracts, trusts, probate, business, and real estate attorney based in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Admitted to practice in Michigan (2012), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan (2013), and Florida (2013). Educated at Michigan State University College of Law (J.D., 2012) and Michigan State University (B.A., 2009). Active member of State Bar of Michigan American Bar Association. Serands clients in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Charles Bates is a lawyer practicing construction law, hospitality law, real estate law and 13 other areas of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Michigan State University in 2009, and has been licensed for 14 years
  • Matthew practices in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Charles Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Matthew Charles Bates is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →

Trusts

Matthew Charles Bates is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Michigan →

Probate

Matthew Charles Bates is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Michigan →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Matthew Charles Bates is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Michigan →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Matthew Charles Bates is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Michigan →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Michigan

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

Looking for additional Michigan attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Grosse Pointe Farms or all attorneys in Michigan.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Matthew Charles Bates

Where is Matthew Charles Bates's law office located?
Matthew Charles Bates's law practice is located in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Charles Bates handle?
Matthew Charles Bates focuses on contracts, trusts, probate, business, real estate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Michigan.
How long has Matthew Charles Bates practiced law?
Matthew Charles Bates has 14+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2012.
Where did Matthew Charles Bates go to law school?
Matthew Charles Bates earned their education at (J.D., 2012); (B.A., 2009).
How can I contact Matthew Charles Bates for a consultation?
You can contact Matthew Charles 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.

Education

J.D.
Michigan State University College of Law
- 2012
B.A.
Michigan State University
- 2009

Bar Admissions

Michigan
Admitted: 2012
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Admitted: 2013
Florida
Admitted: 2013

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.