Atty. Michael Todd Bates
Michael Todd Bates is a lawyer practicing consumer finance, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy. Michael Todd received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years.
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Michael Todd Bates is a bankruptcy, creditor rights, and consumer attorney based in Lewisville, Texas. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Admitted to practice in Minnesota (1990) and Iowa (1994). Educated at Hamline University School of Law (J.D., 1990) and Iowa State University (B.S., 1986). Serands clients in Lewisville, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael Todd Bates is a lawyer practicing consumer finance, debtor and creditor, bankruptcy
- Michael Todd received a B.S. degree from Iowa State University in 1986, and has been licensed for 36 years
- Michael Todd practices in Lewisville, TX
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A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
Michael Todd Bates is one of 50,607 consumer attorneys indexed nationally. Browse consumer attorneys in Texas →
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lewisville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas 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 Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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