Atty. Matthew Joseph Bates

Atty. Matthew Joseph Bates

Matthew Joseph Bates is a lawyer practicing product liability, general liability, tax and 1 other area of law. Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years.

Schuylkill Haven Schuylkill Haven 18 yrs experience 18 year
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About Matthew Joseph Bates at a glance

Matthew Joseph Bates is a tax, product liability, and entertainment attorney based in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. They have 18+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2008. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2008), U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania (2008), New Jersey (2008), and U.S. District Court District of New Jersey (2009). Educated at Boston College (B.A., 2005) and Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania J.D. cum laude Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania J.D. 2008 Duquesne Law Review (—). Serands clients in Schuylkill Haven, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Matthew Joseph Bates is a lawyer practicing product liability, general liability, tax and 1 other area of law
  • Matthew received a B.A. degree from Boston College in 2005, and has been licensed for 18 years
  • Matthew practices in Schuylkill Haven, PA

Practice Areas Explained

Matthew Joseph Bates's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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Product Liability

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Entertainment & Sports Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Matthew Joseph Bates's law office located?
Matthew Joseph Bates's law practice is located in Schuylkill Haven, Pennsylvania. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Matthew Joseph Bates handle?
Matthew Joseph Bates focuses on tax, product liability, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Pennsylvania.
How long has Matthew Joseph Bates practiced law?
Matthew Joseph Bates has 18+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2008.
Where did Matthew Joseph Bates go to law school?
Matthew Joseph Bates earned their education at (B.A., 2005); (—).
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Education

B.A.
Boston College
- 2005
Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania J.D. cum laude Duquesne University School of Law, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania J.D. 2008 Duquesne Law Review
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
Admitted: 2008
New Jersey
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
Admitted: 2009
West Virginia
Admitted: 2009
U.S. District Court Southern District of West Virginia
Admitted: 2009

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