Atty. Melissa Leanne Bates
Melissa Leanne Bates is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, general practice. Melissa received a B.S. degree from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years.
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Melissa Leanne Bates is an Attorney based in Bozeman, Montana, practicing at Cok Kinzler PLLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on workers comp. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2009) and South Dakota (2009). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., 2008) and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (B.S., 2005). Active member of Colorado Bar Association, Denver Bar Association. Serands clients in Bozeman, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Melissa Leanne Bates is a lawyer practicing workers compensation, general practice
- Melissa received a B.S. degree from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in 2005, and has been licensed for 17 years
- Melissa practices at Cok Kinzler PLLP in Bozeman, MT
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Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Why local counsel matters in Montana
Practicing law in Montana. Legal matters in Montana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bozeman are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Montana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Montana 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 Montana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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